11/10/2025
Medina County Park District
This week in the parks, enjoy the final Senior Strides hike of the year, take part in a Natural Discoveries walk, or bring your pup along for some fun on a K-9 Kapers hike. You can also get creative making a winter centerpiece, stop by the nature center to celebrate the colors of fall, or learn how to feed and attract birds as winter approaches.
Tuesday, November 11
Senior Strides (last one in 2025)
Brunswick Lake Trail Meet in Cleveland Clinic lot next to Panera
10 to 11 a.m.
Join park volunteer Connie for Senior Strides, a once a month social hike for seniors! It’s a great opportunity to make new friends and get your exercise at the same time. Walks are one to two miles in length. Please dress for the weather, and be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Ages 50 and up. No registration is required. Free.
Wednesday, November 12
Natural Discoveries
Holmesbrook Park (EVEN THOUGH THE PARK IS CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION, IT WILL BE OPEN FOR THIS PROGRAM)
10 to 11 a.m.
Join us for an easy walk to observe the unfolding of nature all year long in the parks. Natural Discoveries is an award based series of nature programs designed for ages seven to adult. No registration is required. Free.
Saturday, November 15
K-9 Kapers
Lake Medina (Granger Road trailhead)
10 to 11 a.m.
K 9 Kapers provides dog owners with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will interest both the dog and its owner while offering exercise and fun. All dogs must have an accompanying adult and eight foot leash (non retractable). Participants must maintain control of their dogs at all times. We recommend bringing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free admission.
**Saturday, November 15 (register by 11/13)
Winter Centerpiece
Oenslager Nature Center
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Join the Medina County Herb Society for this delightful workshop to create your own winter centerpiece for your holiday table using natural and dried materials. All supplies and step by step instructions are provided. Ages 16 to adult. Register by November 13. There is a $30 program fee per centerpiece.
Saturday, November 15
Sunday, November 16
Fall into Nature
Susan Hambley Nature Center - 12 to 5 p.m.
Autumn is the season for preparing for winter. Deciduous trees change color and drop their leaves. Squirrels and birds cache seeds and nuts, while other animals build up their fat stores for a nice, long winter nap. Stop by the nature center to learn more about this colorful and busy season! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Sunday, November 16
It’s Time to Feed the Birds
Oenslager Nature Center
2 to 3:30 p.m.
Winter’s around the corner, and it is time to dust off your bird feeders and put them outside. What kinds of birds visit our feeders during late fall and winter? What types of bird feeders and bird seed work the best? We’ll answer these questions and more at this program. We’ll also talk about our participation in Project Feeder Watch, a program operated by Cornell Lab of Ornithology. After a short presentation, we’ll watch birds at our bird feeding areas. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.