Turkey trails
Summit Metro Parks is holding a Wednesday hike to look for wild turkeys.
The hike will run from 1 to 3 p.m. at Silver Creek Metro Park in Norton. Meet in the Pheasant Run Area.
The park is at 5000 Hametown Road.
Hikers will visit the Pheasant Run and Chippewa trails at a moderate pace to seek out turkeys and signs of turkey and other wildlife.
Turkeys are the largest game bird in North America. They range from 3 to 4 feet tall and weigh up to 24 pounds. They are smaller than farm-raised turkeys eaten at holidays and unable to fly because of their size.
For more information, call 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
New Year’s party
Summit Metro Parks is celebrating the new year with a family-friendly party on Thursday.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Participants may enjoy a hike, crafts, activities and refreshments, and warm up at a campfire.
For more information, call 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Today
Zoo party — The Cleveland Metroparks’ Zoo is hosting its 10th annual Noon Year’s Eve party for families from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The zoo is at 3900 Wildlife Way. Event is free with zoo admission: $12.25 for adults, $8.25 for youngsters 2 to 11. The festivities with plenty of entertainment will continue from 1 to 7 p.m. at Merwin’s Wharf along the Cuyahoga River in the Flats area of Cleveland. It is at 1785 Merwin Ave. in Rivergate Park. A kid-friendly buffet will be served. Call 216-664-5696 for reservations. For more information, call 216-661-6500 or www.clevelandmetroparks.com.
Friday
Planetarium show — The Wilderness Center near Wilmot is holding a planetarium show at 8 p.m. Weather permitting, a public star watch will follow. 877-359-5235 or www.wildernesscenter.org.
Saturday
Coffee with birds — Naturalist Elizabeth Kresse will direct a morning discussion from 10 a.m. to noon at the Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. Bring your own mug. The coffee will be provided. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Pinecone feeders — Summit Metro Parks is presenting a workshop to build pine cone bird feeders from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Kendall hike — The National Park Service is presenting a hike from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Cuyahoga Valley. Meet at the Kendall Lake Shelter off Truxell Road in Boston Township. (It was going to be a snowshoe hike, but that’s looking extremely unlikely.) 330-657-2752.
Healthful hike — The Medina County Park District is holding a healthful hike from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Cuyahoga Valley. Meet at the Hunt House off Bolanz Road in Cuyahoga Falls. Dress for the weather with appropriate footwear. Brisk pace. For ages 10 to adult. 330-722-9364 or www.medinacountyparks.com.
Sunday
Cocoa hike — Summit Metro Parks is holding a hot chocolate hike from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. The cocoa comes after the winter walk. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Wetmore hike — The National Park Service is presenting a 7-mile hike on the Wetmore Trail system in the Cuyahoga Valley park from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Wetmore Trailhead off Wetmore Road in Boston Township. 330-657-2752.
Beaver Marsh — The National Park Service is directing a hike through the Beaver Marsh in the Cuyahoga Valley. It will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Ira Trailhead off Riverview Road north of Ira Road in Cuyahoga Falls. 330-657-2752.
Monday
Hibernation hike/campfire — Summit Metro Parks is presenting a program on hibernation and looking at whether a black bear could be residing in Liberty Park. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Liberty Park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. Marshmallows will be provided at the campfire. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Cardio hike — Summit Metro Parks is staging a brisk-paced cardio hike at 1 p.m. at Hampton Hills Metro Park. Meet at the trailhead off Akron-Peninsula Road in North Akron. Bring drinking water. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Tuesday
Nature stories — Summit Metro Parks will present nature stories for youngsters 18 months to 3 years old at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. The program will be repeated at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Meet at the Liberty park Nature Center, 9999 Liberty Road, Twinsburg. Advance sign-up is required. 330-865-8065 or www.summitmetroparks.org.
Owl prowl — The Stark County Park District is conducting an owl prowl walk at 7 p.m. Meet at the Sippo Lake Marina in Perry Township. 330-409-8096 or www.starkparks.com.
Wednesday
Nature walk — The Medina County Park District is presenting a nature walk at 10 a.m. at the Susan Hambley Nature center, 1473 Parschen Blvd., Brunswick. For ages 7 to adult. 330-722-9364 or www.medinacountyparks.com.
For a complete list, go to www.ohio.com.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning at the beaconjournal.com.