Sunday June 11th at 6:30 p.m. Evening Birding Program at Towner’s Woods 2264 Ravenna Rd. Kent, Ohio Sunday June 25th at 6:30 p.m. Evening Birding Program at Morgan Park 8828 ST RT 44 Ravenna, Ohio Join us to view local birds-binoculars and guidebooks available for use Contact us with questions: 330-297-7728
Join the Geauga Dems for Spaghetti, with meatballs, salad and garlic bread on Thursday June 15. Cash bar available for Club Members! Location: Geauga Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall 12420 Kinsman Road Newbury, Ohio 44065 After dinner, join the conversation with Chris Myers of the Ohio Democratic Party on the how to “mobilize and organize” … Read more
Run, pedal and paddle for trails and watershed conservation! The Portage Park District Foundation is presenting the Headwaters Adventure Race on July 8th at 8:00 a.m. in Mantua Village as a fun(d)raiser for supporting trail maintenance and conservation projects. The event starts at Buchert Park and includes a 2-mile run on the Headwaters Trail, a 10-mile bike ride … Read more
The Portage Park District welcomes its newest Board member. Portage County Probate Court Judge Robert Berger recently appointed Thomas (Tom) Hrdy to the Portage Park District Board of Commissioners to serve a three year term effective April 20th. Mr. Hrdy, a recently retired Portage County Department of Job & Family Services employee & licensed social worker spends his … Read more
The Portage Park District and its partners recently completed its newest addition to the countywide park system. Located north of Howe Road in the City of Kent and Brimfield Township, the 215-acre property features rolling hills, old fields, mature woods, over ½ mile of Plum Creek, and over 50 acres of high quality sphagnum … Read more
May 7th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Birding & Binoculars 101 – Join us at Towner’s Woods to learn about proper use of binoculars and try your luck at viewing some spring birds. Binoculars and Field Guides will be available for use at the program. Meet in the parking lot at Towner’s Woods. Towner”s Woods Park 2264 … Read more
Join us at the Portage Park District for our May Birding Programs! Sunday May 7th at 7:00 p.m Birding & Binoculars 101 – Join us to learn about proper binocular use and how to view birds-Warblers are emerging in May! Sunday May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Evening Birding Program Sunday May 28th at 7:00 p.m. Evening Birding … Read more
Portage Park District invites you to attend our Earth Day Volunteer Garlic Mustard Pull! Join your fellow community members in removing invasive plants from Towner’s Woods. The Portage Park District is calling all volunteers to help us improve Towner’s Woods! Join our Park District Staff at Towner’s Woods to remove the invasive weed Garlic Mustard on … Read more
Portage Park District invites you to attend our April night program featuring the spring night sky, telescope use and information about identifying stars. Join our Sky Ranger, Guy Gillespie at the Berlin Lake Trail to learn about how to use telescopes and identify stars and constellations on Friday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. We will have a … Read more
The 19th Annual Portage County Environmental Conservation Awards Dinner will take place Saturday May 6th and will feature a reception with music, hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods, a buffet dinner, silent auction, and more. The 2017 Portage County Environmental Conservation Award Winners to be honored at the event include: Dennis Taylor—Environmental Education Education with Passion Larry & … Read more