JOIN US FOR FISH FRY FRIDAYS!

The annual Fish Fry is back! This year, online ordering and pick-up is available at four convenient locations across the Park District including Big Met, Sleepy Hollow and Shawnee Hills golf courses as well as Emerald Necklace Marina on Fridays through April 7. Merwin's Wharf will also have fish fry specials every Friday!

WE'RE HIRING!

Cleveland Metroparks is hiring for a wide variety of seasonal positions in preparation for the 2023 spring and summer season. 

The award-winning “Best in Nation” Park District is inviting applicants to its annual seasonal job fair on Saturday, March 11 to explore dynamic career opportunities across its 18 park reservations, golf courses, dining, retail, marinas and nationally acclaimed zoo. Attendees are asked to pre-register at clevelandmetroparks.com/JobFair2023.

Seasonal positions are available for ages 16 and up and most positions offer a 40-hour workweek with employment dates ranging from spring through mid-October.

OH BABY!

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo recently welcomed a baby swamp monkey on February 13! This is the first swamp monkey born here since 2009. As their name suggests, swamp monkeys live near water and are natural swimmers. The baby along with mom (Luella), dad (Fenn) and aunt (Izzy) can be seen on exhibit at the indoor Primate, Cat & Aquatics Building during regular Zoo hours.

THE PUPS HAVE A NAME!

Thanks to your support, Cleveland Metroparks Police Department’s K-9 puppies have their names! The male Belgian Malinois puppy has been named Fury and the male German Shepherd puppy is named Rip! Both puppies are continuing their police training before they will be sworn into service across the Park District.

MAPLE SUGARING IN ROCKY RIVER RESERVATION

For 40 years, guests have experienced the process of gathering sap and making maple syrup at Maple Grove Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation. Join us on Saturdays and Sundays through March 19 for this “sweet” tradition where you can hike through the sugarbush, see demonstrations of historical syrup making processes, visit the sugarhouse and sample our delicious maple syrup.

AROUND THE EMERALD NECKLACE

Saturday, March 4:

-Join us at Celebrate: Read Across America for a celebration of reading through crafts, games, activities and family photo opportunities in Brecksville Reservation.
Free.

-Have an Evening with an Expert in North Chagrin Nature Center and learn about forest threats in our region including pests, pathogens and climate change. Free.

-Sign up for Adaptive: Camp Cooking in North Chagrin Reservation and learn exciting new recipes for your next camping trip. This program is designed specifically for guests with disabilities, ages 10 & up. Registration required.

-Learn a new skill in South Chagrin Reservation at Nature Art and Craft Series: Journal Making. Registration required.

Sunday, March 5:

-Drop-by: Spring Salamanders in North Chagrin Nature Center to meet some of these amazing animals and learn about their spring migration. Free.

Tuesday, March 7:

-Join us on Hike: Lake-to-lake, Winter to Spring for an exploration of the gorgeous Big Creek Reservation and the wildlife that call it home. Free.   

Wednesday, March 8:

-Hike with us on the Twilight Trek as the sun sets across North Chagrin Reservation. Free.

Thursday, March 9:

-Learn-it: Land Navigation in North Chagrin Reservation helps you learn new skills in reading topographical maps and compass use. Registration required.

-Come brighten your day at Nature Sprouts: Radiant Rainbows and enjoy fun crafts and experiments. Free, ages 3 – 5 with adult.

Friday, March 10:

-Join us at Family Friday Night: Campfire Constellations and learn about the stories of the stars and try your hand at identifying constellations. Free.