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ALERT: Bridle trails at The West Woods will be closed during daytime hours today and tomorrow (Wednesday 4/2 & Thursday 4/3), as well as next Monday through Thursday (4/7-10), for work on two main bridges along the Affelder Link trail. Signs will be posted when areas are closed.

UPDATE: Troy Wetlands has been reopened for your spring birding enjoyment. Thanks for all your patience during renovations!

This week's weather sure is springy, right? Spend three quick minutes exploring springtime amphibians with Naturalist Dottie during this AWESOME spot that aired on Fox 8 News' New Day Cleveland program earlier this week! 🐸 youtu.be/Wnn_czlFKPw?si…

Attention equestrians! Exercise your horse and explore the Great Outdoors with our spring rides led by Naturalist Dottie at Holbrook Hollows on May 18 and June 21, both at 10 AM. For registration, please visit geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs & Events. Photo: Jenna Hill

Thanks to our amazing construction team (and your patience during closures the past two work weeks), we now have beautiful new handrails on the boardwalk at Troy Wetlands! Plan your first visit to come check them out soon at geaugaparkdistrict.org/park/troy-wetl….

Attention Agents of Discovery: your new mission has dropped at The West Woods and it's all about spring...which is definitely upon us, just come see! 🐸Complete it to earn your choice of items from this collection of official GPD swag. Details: geaugaparkdistrict.org/activity/geoca…

One week from today (Earth Day) is the last day we'll accept entries into our 30th Annual Nature Writing Contest. Learn how to submit your poetry/prose at geaugaparkdistrict.org/call-for-entri…. Photo: first-place adolescent prose winner Nathan Thomas reads at last year's winners celebration

As the spring wildflowers bloom, so does the rock wall at Claridon Woodlands. Be the first to climb in the warm weather this weekend! 🧗‍♂️

Integrity. Stewardship. Quality. Community. These are the four core values identified by and reflected in our new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. Read it now at bit.ly/4cOQucY.

We're teamed up with the Native Fish Coalition's Ohio Chapter to present a special stream sampling event THIS SATURDAY at Holden Arboretum (2 sessions available). Get wet and have fun learning our native fishes and stream ecology! Registration required: geaugaparkdistrict.org

See it? 👀 -Naturalist Linda

This male Trumpeter Swan was not happy with the nearby Canada Geese earlier this week at Troy Wetlands. Here he is saying, "I RULE!" -Naturalist Linda

If this looks like your happy place, and you're seeking summer work, we have just the job for you! Come work with our wonderful maintenance team that keeps the parks beautiful, accessible and clean all year long. Apply now at geaugaparkdistrict.org/about-gpd/care….

ALERT: Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve will be closed to the public Thursday 5/8 (AM & early PM) for the special needs fishing event coordinated by Geauga Commissioner Jim Dvorak in conjunction with the Geauga Educational Service Center and Geauga Rotary. Thanks for cooperating!

Friendly reminder, Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve is closed this (Thursday) morning and early afternoon for a special needs fishing expo. We'll remove signage when the event has cleared out and the park will be open later this afternoon and evening. Have fun, anglers! 📷

Congratulations to the 28 winners of our 30th Annual Nature Writing Contest — all now listed and linked to all their fantastic poetry and prose at geaugaparkdistrict.org/nwc-2025-winne…! We can't wait to celebrate your talent during our contest reception in July, invitations coming soon. 🧁

ALERT: Our Maple Town Tune Traders on Thursday 5/22 has moved back at The West Woods Nature Center, where these programs are typically held, due to that facility's unexpected availability. Details: geaugaparkdistrict.org, Programs & Events. Photo: Sonny Williams

ALERT: Tonight’s Nassau Astronomy Night with CVAS has been cancelled due to clouds. Better luck next time!

Mars is the topic of Astrotots on Friday, 6/6! Ages 3-5 will meet at Observatory Park to join Commander Melvin in a giggly, wiggly, out-of-this-world dance: The Martian Hop! Separate sessions at 9:30 & 11 AM; register at geaugaparkdistrict.org under Programs & Events.

Please note that The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek Park's Meyer Center are closed today in honor of Memorial Day, but your parks are 100% open to explore. Enjoy! 🌳