Take a closer look at the landscape beneath your feet! Geology Rocks visits multiple LCMP parks Nov. 14 to explore the forces that shaped our region. Hiking Level 2, with trails no longer than 1 mile. Register by Nov. 7 at (440) 458-5121.

Due to Halloween Fair, Carlisle Visitor Center entrance, trails, parking, and building (including playroom and restrooms) will close at noon on the following dates: OCT. 23 and 24.

Take in the sights and colors of fall on a casual afternoon hike! We’ll explore an approximately 1-mile paved trail surrounded by the changing autumn landscape. With a Hiking Level 1 rating, this easy hike is a great way to enjoy the season outdoors.

Looking for a place to play and connect? Homeschool Open Gym at Splash Zone offers free play and activities for ages 4–13. Members $2 | Nonmembers $3.

As daylight fades, listen for the sounds of the night! Join us Oct. 22 from 6–7 p.m. at Wellington Reservation to learn about local owls, then head out on a Level 1 paved trail hike to search for them. Registration required by Oct. 21. Space is limited.

Ready for a rugged hike? Explore Kipton Reservation while learning how to determine when a water crossing is safe. The 2.2-mile trail includes two creek crossings and muddy terrain. Be prepared to get wet! Registration: (440) 458-5121.

Meet at Johnson Wetland Center for Wednesday Morning Birding. No registration needed—just bring your binoculars and love of birds!

Discover the clues that reveal what Cascade Park's beavers have been doing overnight! We'll explore the Black River, learn about beaver habits and look for these busy residents. Meet at Cascade Nature Center. Level 2 hike. Weather dependent.

Hero Hikes offers veterans, first responders, and front-line warriors an opportunity to step away from daily demands and experience the calming benefits of nature. No registration required.

Scraps to Soil continues to make a difference! Together, our community has kept 5,630 pounds of food scraps out of the landfill and put them on a path toward becoming a useful resource. Thanks to our partners at @RubberCityReuse

A familiar trail can look completely different from one visit to the next. Join a naturalist for a New in Nature hike and discover what’s new and changing in the parks. Easy to moderate, weather dependent and no registration required.

A reminder for visitors: Due to the Halloween Fair, Carlisle Reservation’s Visitor Center, trails, parking areas and building facilities will close at noon today.

Fall leaves are waiting to be discovered! Join us at Schoepfle Garden for a Leaf Scavenger Hunt and search for simple, compound, toothed, lobed, needle-like leaves and more. All participants receive a fall prize. Free. No registration required.

Travel back thousands of years on a hike with a naturalist to learn about the people who first called Ohio home. This FREE program requires registration one day prior. Weather dependent. Call (440) 949-5200 to register.

Spend time creating at Craft and Chat with Lorain County Metro Parks at the Wellington Reservation Visitor Center. Bring your own craft project and connect with other artists and makers in a casual, supportive environment. No registration required.

Please plan accordingly. Carlisle Visitor Center, including the playroom and restrooms, along with the entrance, trails and parking areas, will close at noon today due to the Halloween Fair.

Join us for Yoga at Lakeview Park's Sunset Terrace overlooking Lake Erie. This whole-body class can be modified for different experience levels and focuses on balance, flexibility, mobility and strength. Free, registration required. Call 440-458-5121.

Get BEWITCHED at Miller Nature Preserve! Explore plant displays inspired by iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz, Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, Bewitched, The Little Mermaid and more. Sept. 1-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $4. Members and kids 2 and under free. (440) 937-0764

Step back in time on a hike through Grafton’s forgotten quarrying history. Join a Lorain County Metro Parks naturalist as we explore the trails and uncover remnant artifacts from the quarrying business that took place here more than a century ago. Register at 440-458-5121.

Fall is putting on a colorful show at Wellington Reservation! Hop aboard the tram for a scenic ride through the park and enjoy the changing leaves from a whole new perspective. No registration required. Rides are weather permitting.