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WELLINGTON NEWS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 all things avian event complete with educational displays, in- Joel & Lillipuff seek loving home
teresting biofacts and experienced birders who can help you
Medina County Park District locate some of the harder to find feathered friends. All ages are
welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Woodland Health Day of Service - Volunteers Needed -
Senior Strides - Letha House Lodge West on Tuesday, May Buckeye Woods Park on Saturday, May 14, from 10 a.m.-12
10, from 10-11 a.m. If you are part of the 55 and over crowd p.m. (See earlier description.) Bring your own work gloves,
and love to hike in the park but would prefer the company of and dress appropriately for the outdoors. Ages 7-adult. Reg-
others to feel comfortable doing so, the Senior Strides program ister by May 11.
is for you! The series aims to build a support system for both Wild About Eggs - Susan Hambley Nature Center - Satur-
novice and veteran hikers who would love to hike but may days, May 14 & 21 and Sundays, May 15 & 22, from 12-5 p.m.
not have anyone to hike with. Retired nurse and park volun- There has never been a more egg-cellent time to learn about
teer Connie B. will lead the 1-2 mile casual walks each month. native egg laying animals. Drop by any time between open and
Please dress for the weather and be sure to have appropriate close to explore different types of eggs and the wild animals
footwear. No registration is required. Free. that lay them. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
Woodland Health Day of Service - Volunteers needed - Free.
Lake Medina (Granger Road entrance) on Tuesday, May 10, K-9 Kapers - Bluebell Valley - Sunday, May 15, from 3-4
from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Thursday, May 12, from 4-6 p.m. p.m. Provides dog owners with an opportunity to socialize
Join us for a day of service pulling an aggressive weed from their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will inter-
sensitive wildflower habitats. OSU Extension Master Gardener est both the dog and its owner while offering exercise and fun.
Volunteers of Medina County and Medina County Park District All dogs must have an accompanying adult and 8-foot leash
Volunteers will educate about the habitat garlic mustard threat- (non-retractable). Participants must maintain control of their
ens and about some of the wildflowers we are protecting. You dogs at all times. We recommend bringing a towel for muddy
will learn everything you need to know about identifying and feet and a water bowl. All ages are welcome. No registration
removing this invasive species. This is an excellent opportunity is required. Free.
to give back to your community and ensure a healthy park for Woodland Health Day of Service - Volunteers Needed -
future generations. Bring your own work gloves and dress ap- River Styx Park - Thursday, May 19, from 1-3 p.m. (See earlier
propriately for the outdoors. Ages 7-adult. Register by May 9. description.) Bring your own work gloves, and dress appropri-
Natural Discoveries - Bluebell Valley on Wednesday, May ately for the outdoors. Ages 7-adult. Register by May 16. Joel & Lillipuff
11, from 10-11 a.m. Join us for an easy walk to observe the un- Natural Discoveries Hiking Series: Swifts and Swallows Joel & Lillipuff are a bonded pair that must find a new home
folding of nature all year long in the parks. Natural Discoveries - Killbuck Lakes - Sunday, May 22, from 3-4 p.m. It’s not un- together. Joel is an orange & white male short-haired kitty, about
is an award-based series of nature programs designed for ages usual to see swallows swooping around our barns and fields 4 years old and is bonded to the love of his life, Lillipuff, a long-
7-adult. No registration is required. Free. after insects, but do we know which kind we are seeing? Take haired black kitty who’s about 3 years-old. They are both fixed and
Forest Therapy Walk - Letha House Park East on Thurs- a hike searching for swifts and swallows and learn what makes updated on vaccines. Joel is super laid back, while Lillipuff is sassy
day, May 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Jason of Whisper Shift- them amazing. Natural Discoveries is an award-based series of and loves her toys and catnip. The two kitties were part of a feral
er for a relaxed, sensory experience on a forest therapy walk. nature programs designed for ages 7-adult. No preregistration colony in Lorain County and was being cared for by a good samar-
Non-strenuous movement in a natural setting coupled with the is required. Free. itan, who sadly passed away. Someone had threatened to do harm
goal of guiding participants through the experiencing of sens- Photographers of the Parks Club Meeting - Oenslager Na- to the colony of cats so they were all trapped, vetted and relocated
ing, embodiment and appreciation for their relationships to the ture Center - Sunday, May 22, from 3-5 p.m. This is a great op- to several barn homes, which is not a bad life for feral cats. There is
natural world is the main focus of these walks. Ages 5-adult. portunity for nature photo enthusiasts of all skill levels to share just one issue, Joel was tested positive for FIV, but because he’s so
Free. Register by May 10. knowledge with like-minded folks and gain special access to laid back, he would easily live with other cats that are negative for
89th Annual Series of Spring Bird Walks - River Styx Park programs and events related to photography. The club will this virus, and again, he will be adopted with Lillipuff as they are
- Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 a.m. Watch as migrating spring emphasize, but not be limited to, nature photography. Please a bonded pair. If you would like to meet these 2 adorable kitties,
birds return or travel through to their summer breeding grounds contact club leadership at medinapotp@gmail.com with ques- please call Stephanie with Storm’s Angels at (440) 782-1268.
during the 89th annual series of Spring Bird Walks. Spring Bird tions or for more information. Ages 16-adult. No registration
Walks are co-sponsored by several Northeast Ohio organiza- is required. ATTENTION!
tions; Medina County Park District walks are led by experi- Tales for Tots - Hidden Hollow Camp - Thursday, May 26,
enced birders. Meet in the main parking lot at River Styx Park. from 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. Colors are everywhere in nature! Eaton, Grafton & Wellington Residents
All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free. Do you know your colors? Become a nature artist and experi-
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! at Hidden Hollow ment with the colors in nature when we read a story and go on
Camp on Saturday, May 14, from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Millions a rainbow hike. For ages 3-6 with an adult companion. Some or G.L.W.
of Americans consider birdwatching one of their favorite hob- the entire program may be held outdoors; please dress accord-
bies. Any time of year is a great time to get out and see birds, ingly. Register by May 25. Free.
but spring migration time is when flocks of colorful birds are Forest Therapy Walk - Letha House Park East - Thurs- Broadband, Inc.
moving along their migratory flyways toward their breeding day, May 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join Jason of Whisper Shift-
grounds and can be seen more easily than during nesting sea- er for a relaxed, sensory experience on a forest therapy walk. 993 Commerce Dr. • Grafton • 440-926-3230
son. Whether you already enjoy watching birds or are interest- Non-strenuous movement in a natural setting coupled with the www.glwb.net
ed in becoming a birdwatcher, you are invited to this special goal of guiding participants through the experiencing of sens- Digital Cable • High Speed Internet
ing, embodiment and appreciation for their relationships to the
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