Cleveland Museum of Natural History

   

 

Nature League Events

Fri, June 22, 2012; 6 pm

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Join us for this fun young professionals party to welcome the arrival of summer. Enjoy our beer and wine bar or use your complimentary drink ticket to refresh with our signature drink, the "Mad Cocktail." Party the night away with DJ music, great hors d'oeuvres and access to the Museum's outdoor courtyard. Tour the Mueller Observatory and the amazing exhibit, Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids. Enter a raffle to win one-of-a-kind prizes and create lasting memories in our FREE photo booth.

Tickets: Nature League members, $15; non-members, $25; $30 at the door.

Must be 21 or over.


Sat, Aug 11, 2012; 10 am

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Leaders: Jim Bissell and David Kriska

Take a peaceful walk along the bluff of the Grand River Gorge through two outstanding forest communities at the Burkholder Preserve. The Beech Maple Forest and Red Oak-White Pine-Hemlock Forest here are likely home to Dark-eyed Junco, Wood Thrush and Scarlet Tanager. Following the hike, taste wine and enjoy lunch at St. Joseph Vineyard in Thompson.

Fee: $35 per person.

Limit: 30


Sat, Aug 25, 2012; 10 am

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Leaders: Stanley Stine and Garrett Ormiston

Located in Medina County, Cox Preserve is home to a rich, upland forest-perfect for taking a late August stroll in the woods. After the hike, we'll travel to Sarah's Vineyard in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The winery is part of the reestablishment of agriculture in the Valley.

Fee: $35 per person.

Limit: 30


Sat, Sept 29, 2012; 10 am

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Leaders: Judy Semroc and Larry Rosche

Join naturalists on a stroll through the Beech Maple Forest at Groves Woods. Garden Creek runs through the preserve. Plan to turn river stones in search of salamanders, crayfish and fishes. After the hike, travel to Laleure Winery in Parkman. Laleure is a boutique winery dedicated to producing high-quality wines made primarily from vinifera grapes grown on the property.

Fee: $35 per person.

Limit: 30