| CVSR Winter Excursions |
| CVSR operates regular excursions on Saturdays and Sundays, January 7 to February 26. In January and February, enjoy special Cabin Fever pricing—tickets are $12 adults and $9 children ages 3 - 12. Fees include the audio tour. Note: Akron Northside Station is not accessible in early 2012 due to a construction project. Passengers can board instead at Botzum Station. For details and to register call 800-468-4070 or visit www.CVSR.com. Canal Explorer:
Ride to the Canal Visitor Center to learn about the Ohio & Erie Canal. Following a 40-minute layover, climb back aboard for the return trip. Peninsula Depot, 12:10 p.m.
National Park Scenic:
Enjoy an excursion through CVNP to view wildlife and scenery. Recommended for those who want to relax and enjoy the park in style. This is a three-hour round trip. Schedule for January and February: Rockside Station, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Botzum Station, 11:35 a.m. Peninsula Explorer:
Ride the rails, hike the Towpath Trail, and enjoy lunch or shopping in the historic Village of Peninsula. Schedule for January and February: Rockside Station, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Botzum Station, 11:35 a.m. |
| Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad |
| Presented by: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad |
| Fee Charged |
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| Peninsula Art Academy Instructor Showcase |
| We have invited our Instructors and their students to display their works at PAA! Show runs January 28 thru March 17, 2012. This show includes all works created at, or as the result of, a class or workshop at PAA. Learn something new! Take a class at Peninsula Art Academy. |
| Location: Peninsula Art Academy |
| Presented by: Peninsula Art Academy |
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| CVSR Sunday Matinee: Underground RR |
| Do stories of love, danger, triumph, and despair pique your interest? Board the train to learn lessons for safe travel on the Underground Railroad. Botzum Station, 11:35 a.m. Rockside Station, 1:30 p.m. To register call 800-468-4070 or visit www.CVSR.com. |
| Location: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad |
| Presented by: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad |
| Registration Required |
| Fee Charged |
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| Community Art Project: Peace Crane |
| Contribute an origami crane through May 15 to this summer’s community art display of 1,000 pieces. Use your own recycled paper, or stop by the visitors center to pick up an instruction packet, and start folding! Drop off your completed cranes during open hours. For information, call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org. |
| Location: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm |
| Presented by: Metro Parks, Serving Summit County |
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| 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. |
| Cross-Country Ski Program Handling Hills |
| Join Park Ranger/Certified Ski Instructor Paul Motts to learn the important skills needed to cross-country ski on hills and novice trails. Dress for outdoor instruction and bring your own equipment. If there is not enough snow, this workshop will be rescheduled based on instructor availability and favorable snow conditions. Fee: $10. To register call 800-257-9477. |
| Location: Kendall Lake Shelter |
| Presented by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
| Registration Required |
| Fee Charged |
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| 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. |
| Winter Sports Center Open |
| The center, located within Kendall Lake Shelter, will only be open when there are at least 4 inches of snow. It may be open additional days during heavy snowfall. Call (800) 257-9477 to confirm snowfall. Equipment rental for adults and children is available. There must be at least 6 inches of snow for ski rental. Fees: snowshoe rental $5 (full day); ski rental $15 (full day) and $7.50 (3 hours). |
| Location: Kendall Lake Winter Sports Center |
| Presented by: Cuyahoga Valley National Park |
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| Bird Food Cafe |
| Join a naturalist to cook up nutritious, delicious and fun high-energy treats to take home for your backyard birds. For information, call
330-865-8065. |
| Location: Sand Run Metro Park |
| Presented by: Metro Parks, Serving Summit County |
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| Where Have all the Bees Gone? |
| Join a naturalist to find out where the bees are and what they are doing. For information, call 330-865-8065.
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| Location: F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm |
| Presented by: Metro Parks, Serving Summit County |
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