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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!

The Outdoor Adventure department offers programs to explore the outdoors on various adventure activities such as kayaking, backpacking, fly fishing and cycling. Opportunities are available to improve your skill level as well as introduce you to new activities. These programs include classes, trips, competitions and more. You can also join various adventure related clubs that host gatherings, trips, seminars, and other activities. Club participants help to plan and facilitate many of the activities that will take place through the clubs.


UPCOMING OUTDOOR PROGRAMS & EVENTS

SNOWSHOE HIKE
03/13, 9-11:30am
Charlemont Reservation -
Try out snowshoes on a hike throughout the park. Snowshoes provided. If no snow we'll hike. Call Jannah at French Creek Nature Center (440) 949-5200 to Preregister by 3/11. Moderate Hiking Level
Pre-Register by 03/11

BACKPACKING CLUB
03/13, 12:30-1:45
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation - Amherst Beaver Creek Visitor Center
Meet with local backpackers to discuss backpacking as well as plan activities and trips.

PACK THE PARKS: BACKCOUNTRY COOKING & RECIPE SWAP
03/13, 2-3:30pm
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation - Amherst Beaver Creek Visitor Center
Pack the Parks is a series of programs designed for those interested in backpacking. Learn about backcountry cooking and bring 10 copies of your favorite backpacking recipe and swap for 10 other recipes. Moderate Hiking Level

SNOWSHOE HIKE
03/14, 11am-12:30pm
Columbia Reservation - Briarwood Lodge
Try out snowshoes on a hike throughout the park. Snowshoes provided. If no snow we'll hike. Call Jannah at French Creek Nature Center (440) 949-5200 to Preregister by 3/12. Moderate Hiking Level
Pre-Register by 03/12

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ADVENTURE CLUBS

Lorain County Metro Parks has started various adventure related clubs.  These clubs will work to inspire participation in adventure recreation through gatherings, trips, seminars, and other activities.  Club participants will also help to plan and facilitate many of the activities that will take place through the clubs.

Backpacking Club
Please feel free to join us even if you have limited backpacking experience, or would just like to gain more information about this opportunity. 

Women’s Sport Fishing Club
Learn new fishing techniques, plan trips and gatherings, and enjoy the sport of fishing with other women in the area. 

Call Jannah at the French Creek Nature Center (440) 949-5200 with any questions and for upcoming meeting dates for these LCMP Adventure Clubs.

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