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By Bob Downing
Published on Thursday, Apr 03, 2008
Shreve in southern Wayne County will host the eighth annual Shreve Spring Migration Sensation, featuring tours and talks on birds and amphibians, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Activities include speakers from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Shreve Elementary School, 598 N. Market St. (state Route 226). Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the vendors' hall opens at 8 a.m.
A pancake breakfast will be served from 7 to 10 a.m.
There will be self-guided birding tours from 8 a.m. to noon at nearby 5,492-acre Killbuck Marsh, Shreve Lake, Brown's Bog and Funk Bottoms wildlife areas outside of Shreve.
The state wildlife areas are part of Ohio's largest inland wetland complex, and are on the lines between Wayne, Holmes and Ashland counties.
The event is designed to appeal to everyone from beginners to experts. Stop by the school and get a map and directions to the wetland sites, where experts from the Ohio Division of Wildlife will be stationed and spotting scopes will be set up for visitors to use. You can bring binoculars or spotting scopes if you prefer.
You will probably see lots of migrating waterfowl and perhaps sandhill cranes and bald eagles. The biggest crowds are usually drawn to the bald eagle nesting site in the Killbuck Marsh. It is off Force Road east of Cemetery Road in Franklin Township.
The schedule of speakers is:
• 8:30 a.m. — Beyond the Bird Feeder by Jamey Graham of the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
• 9:30 a.m. — Getting Better Wildlife Photos by Tim Daniel of the Division of Wildlife.
• 10:30 a.m. — America's Most Wanted by Larry Hunter of New Franklin and the Portage Lakes Purple Martin Association.
• 12:30 p.m. — Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake by Doug Wynn, a teacher in Westerville.
• 1:30 p.m. — Birding in the Bobolink Area by Bruce Glick of the Bobolink Birding Journal.
• 2:30 p.m. — What Lies Beneath: Macro-Invertebrates of the Marsh by Carrie Elvey of the Wilderness Center.
In addition, there will be programs for youngsters: a Johnny Appleseed show at 10 a.m., an animal show with animals from the Akron Zoo at 11:15 a.m., a marsh animal program at 1 p.m. by Lynda Price of the Wilderness Center, nature crafts by the Shreve Branch of the Wayne County Library at 9 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
You can watch bird banding all day by the Mohican School of the Outdoors, build a birdhouse/feeder from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dip a net for marsh creatures with Elvey from 8 a.m. to noon on Cemetery Road.
Sponsors are the Division of Wildlife, Friends of Killbuck Marsh, the Wilderness Center, the Greater Mohican Audubon Society, Triway Local Schools, the Shreve Library and the Shreve Business & Community Association.
The fee is $10 a person or $15 a family.
For more information, check out the Web site at http://www.shrevemigration.org.
Today
Baby animals — Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is presenting Kinderealm programs on baby animals for youngsters 3, 4 and 5 years old and accompanying adults at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. It will be repeated at 10:30 and 1 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Call 330-865-8065 for reservations and additional information.
Backyard bunnies — The Stark County Park District is presenting a nature program on bunnies at 6 p.m. at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations and additional information.
Friday
Woodcock walk — Metro Parks, Serving Summit County will stage a woodcock walk to watch the zany aerial flights of the male bids at 7:30 p.m. at Silver Creek Metro Park. That's off Hametown Road in Norton. A short hike to seek out owls will be held after dark. Bring binoculars and flashlights. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
Underground Railroad — Hale Farm and Village will present a look at what life was like in 1852 for escaped slaves on the Underground Railroad. The interactive program includes tours every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. through 8:20 p.m. Recommended for ages 13 and up. The program requires walking outdoors. Dress for the weather. It will be repeated on Saturday at 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath Township. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $15. Call 330-666-3711 for reservations and additional information.
Fun on the farm — Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath Township, will host a farm program for preschoolers 2 to 6 years old and accompanying adults at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The fee is $8 per child. One adult is free per child. Call 330-666-3711 for reservations and additional information.
Planetarium show — The Wilderness Center will present a planetarium show and star watch at 8 p.m. The center is off U.S. 250 near Wilmot. Call 330-359-5235 for more information.
Saturday
Mustill opening — Akron's historic Mustill Store will celebrate its season opening with historical children's games, music by the Summit Chordsmen, grilled hot dogs and burgers for sale from noon to 3 p.m. off West North Street. The building is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through October. Call 330-374-5625.
Pond Brook hike — Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is sponsoring a wetlands hike at 2 p.m. at the Pond Brook Conservation Area at Liberty Park in northern Summit County. Naturalist Meghan Doran will lead hikers to vernal pools. Meet at 3973 E. Aurora Road (state Route 82), Twinsburg Township. Wear boots. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
Sky dancers — The National Park Service is sponsoring a woodcock walk from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cuyahoga Valley park. Meet at park headquarters at Vaughn and Riverview roads in Brecksville. Bring binoculars to watch the aerial mating flights of the male birds.
Spring hike — The National Park Service is directing a leisurely 1.2-mile ranger-guided hike to explore Blue Hen Falls in Boston Township. Meet at the Blue Hen Falls Trailhead at 9 a.m.
Crab Nebula — The Astronomy Club of Akron will present a program on Crab Nebula at 8 p.m. at the club's observatory at Portage Lakes State Park. That's at 5031 Manchester Road (state Route 93), New Franklin. Call 330-535-8009 for more information.
Drawing for kids — The Medina County Park District will present a drawing program for youngsters 7 to 10 years old from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. The fee is $15. Advance registration is required. Call 330-722-9364 for reservations and additional information.
Pond clinic — The Stark County Park District is staging a pond clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations and additional information.
Wilmot hike — The Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club will meet at the Wilderness Center at 10 a.m. for hikes of six or 10 miles. Hikers are invited to eat at the Amish Door restaurant after the hike. Call 330-733-3995 for more information.
Wilderness concert — Traditional mountain music will be presented by Home Remedy in a string band concert at 7 p.m. at the Wilderness Center off U.S. 250 near Wilmot. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Call 330-359-5235 for reservations and additional information.
Estate planning — The Wilderness Center is offering a creative estate planning workshop ay 10 a.m. The center is off U.S. 250 west of Wilmot in Sugar Creek Township. Call 330-359-5235 for more information.
South Chagrin hike — The Portage Trail Walkers hiking club will meet at 9 a.m. in Cleveland Metroparks' South Chagrin Reservation for a five-mile hike. Meet at the Squaw Rock parking lot off Hawthorn Parkway in Bentleyville in southeast Cuyahoga County. Call 330-673-6896 for more information.
Sunday
Orienteering fun — The Cuyahoga Valley National Park will host an orienteering course for beginners. There will be a 90-minute scramble to test your cross-country navigation skills. Bring a whistle and a compass (or borrow one at the event). Meet at the Kendall Lake Shelter off Truxell Road in Boston Township. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the event gets under way at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $8. For more information, call 866-812-8316.
History bike — Metro Parks, Serving Summit County is sponsoring a bike ride that will look at Akron's history. Meet at 1 p.m. at the Mustill Store off West North Street. The ride will be along city streets and the Towpath Trail. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
Spring wildlife — Naturalist Nicki Schneider of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County will lead a nature walk at 2 p.m. at the Pond Brook Conservation Area of Liberty Park. Meet at 3973 E. Aurora Road (state Route 82), Twinsburg Township. Call 330-865-8065 for more information.
Skunk Day — The Medina County Park District will present a nature program on skunks at 3 p.m. the Wolf Creek Environmental Center, 6100 Ridge Road (state Route 94), Sharon Township. Children can make a skunk craft. All ages welcome. Free. Call 330-722-9364 for additional information.
Monday
Star Watch — The Wilderness Center will present a Star Watch program at 9 p.m. at the Louisville Public Library, 700 Lincoln Ave. All ages. Call 330-875-1696 to determine if the program will be rescheduled due to overly cloudy skies.
Tuesday
Backyard squirrels — The Stark County Park District is presenting a nature program on backyard squirrels at 6 p.m. at the Exploration Gateway, 5712 12th St. N.W., Perry Township. Call 330-477-3552 for reservations and additional information.
Running advice — Dr. Craig Banks of Pinnacle Chiropractic will speak at the meeting of the Summit Athletic Running Club at 7 p.m. at the Shady Hollow Pavilion. That's in Sand Run Metro Park off Sand Run Parkway in northwest Akron. For more information, go to http://www.summitathletic.com.
Wednesday
Nature Realm hike — The Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. for a leisurely three-mile hike at the Seiberling Nature Realm, 1828 Smith Road, Akron. Call 330-733-3995 for more information.
Bob Downing can be reached at 330-996-3745 or bdowning@thebeaconjournal.com.
Shreve in southern Wayne County will host the eighth annual Shreve Spring Migration Sensation, featuring tours and talks on birds and amphibians, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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