When Nature Calls…

August Events at Liberty Park 

Contributed by Nick Gichenko, Reminderville Communications Committee

	Thursday, August 02, 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM BATS: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Mysterious and often misunderstood, bats are some of the most fascinating creatures of the night. Join staff to learn about these flying mammals. Nets will be set up to try to catch live bats for observation and data collection. The Nature Center will be open late for visitors to explore the exhibits inside. LP/Nature Center

	Sunday, August 05, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM DROP-IN NATURE CRAFT All ages can join a naturalist for nature-crafting fun in the shelter. A new craft will be presented each program this summer. Please dress for a mess. LP/Nature Center

	Sunday, August 05, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM ZODIAC EXPLORERS: CANCER This monthly program series explores the night sky for the zodiac constellation of the month with a mix of science, folklore, and personal reflection through journaling. The program takes place even if it is cloudy or raining. LP/Nature Center

	Saturday, August 11, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM DRAGONFLIES OF TINKERS CREEK Join Naturalist Joe Malmisur to document dragonflies for the Ohio Dragonfly Survey using iNaturalist. We’ll search the Seven Ponds area of the nature preserve to see how many species we can find. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 7/27: 330-865-8065. LP/Tinkers Creek SNP

	Sunday, August 12, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM YELLOW NATIVE FLOWERS Join Naturalist Joe Malmisur on a stroll outdoors at Liberty Park Nature Center looking at goldenrods, sunflowers and other yellow native wildflowers. We also will be on the lookout for the native pollinators that help these plants. LP/Nature Center

	Tuesday, August 14, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM KINDEREALM: OPOSSUMS Children 3 to 6 and their adult companions discover the wild and wonderful world of opossums. Includes a hike and craft. Please make other arrangements for younger children unable to remain in infant seats or strollers. ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND BEGINS 7/24: 330-865-8065. LP/Nature Center

	Wednesday, August 15, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM DROP-IN NATURE CRAFT All ages can join a naturalist for nature-crafting fun in the shelter. A new craft will be presented each program this summer. Please dress for a mess. LP/Nature Center

	Saturday, August 18, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM MARVELOUS MOTHS Moths outnumber butterflies by about 20 to one. Join Naturalist Dave Brumfield to learn how to use black lights to attract these amazing creatures, and for a chance to observe their beautiful colors, shapes and patterns up close. Bring a flashlight and camera for photos. LP/Nature Center

	Sunday, August 26, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM WOODLAND MUSHROOMS A great variety of mushrooms may be found throughout our parks in late summer. Join Naturalist Joe Malmisur to hike the new Black Bear Trail to discover which mushrooms are out this time of year. LP/Nature Center