Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Spring2016 Schedule of Events

Chronological Order

Public Contact:
Allison Powell

440-546-5994

Tuesday, March 1

No events planned.

Wednesday, March 2

Solo at Sarah's Vineyard – Jon Mosey

Enjoy the sounds of local musicians in our 1840s post-and-beam tasting room while listening to local musicians perform. Free. Sarah's Vineyard, 7 - 10 p.m. For more information call 330-929-8057 or visit sarahsvineyardwinery.com.

Thursday, March 3

No events planned.

Friday, March 4

Lyceum Distinguished Speaker: Lisa Rainsong – The Music of Birds and Frogs

Composer and naturalist Lisa Rainsong will provide insight into common bird songs and frog calls. Learn to identify some basic ones by ear. Happy Days Lodge, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children ages 3 – 12. Advance ticket sales are available by calling 330-657-2909 option 4 or online at conservancyforcvnp.org.

Saturday, March 5

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

View wildlife and scenery in the comfort of our climate-controlled train cars. Get on and off at any station. Spend a whole day exploring or just a few hours. Fee (coach): $18 adults, $13 children ages 3 - 12. Includes the Voices of the Valley audio tour. For tickets and train schedules visit cvsr.com or call 800-468-4070.

Bird Watching – Protective Hideouts

Observe lingering winter birds on this leisurely 2.75-mile along the unpaved, rolling Tree Farm Trail. Bring binoculars. Horseshoe Pond, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

All aboard for a four-course meal catered by Creekside Restaurant. Fee (breakfast/lunch): $30/32 adult, $25/27 children ages 12 and under. Rockside Station, 9 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.For tickets visit cvsr.com.

Volunteer Orientation

Learn about CVNP’s mission, vision, and partners, as well as the park’s expectations and standards. For new and prospective volunteers. Location provided upon registration. 10 a.m. - noon. Register online at nps.gov/cuva under Volunteer/Training and Enrichment, or call 330-657-2299.

"Grape Escape" Wine-Tasting Train – Celebrity Wines

Sample five wines and hors d’oeuvres and enjoy the view as you travel through CVNP. Fee: $60 - $96. Commemorative glass included. Ages 21 and older. Ticket required. Rockside Station, 7 - 9 p.m. To register call 800-468-4070 or visit cvsr.com.

Sunday, March 6

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Hiking the Hills

Hike 6.5 miles on the unpaved, hilly Buckeye and Valley trails. NPS Park Headquarters, 9 –11:30a.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Monday, March 7

No events planned.

Tuesday, March 8

No events planned.

Wednesday, March 9

Dinner in the Valley – Sauce Primer

Chef Larkin Rogers begins with a demonstration of classic sauces, followed by dinner incorporating them. Reservations taken through March 2. Fee: $48 adults, $42 member adults, $20 children ages 5 – 12. Hines Hill Conference Center, 6 p.m. For reservations call 330-657-2909 ext. 100 or visit conservancyforcvnp.org.

Solo at Sarah's Vineyard – Grady Miller

Thursday, March 10

Dinner in the Valley – Sauce Primer

Friday, March 11

Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Concert – Billy Strings

Guitarist and singer Billy Strings picks with a ferocity that could set his guitar on fire. Happy Days Lodge. Doors open 7 p.m., concert begins 8 p.m. Admission: $17 adults, $12 Conservancy members, $5 children ages 3 - 12. General seating. For advance ticket sales call 330-657-2909 option 4 or visit conservancyforcvnp.org.

Saturday, March 12

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Maple Sugar Express

Ride the Maple Sugar Express to the Maple Sugar Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Hale Farm & Village. Fee (includes admission): $25 adults, $20 children ages 12 and under. Rockside Station, 10:45 a.m. For tickets, visit cvsr.com

Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

Celebrate the coming of spring amid the sights, smells, and tastes of the Cuyahoga Valley. Fee: $15 Audults, $10 (includes breakfast), children ages 3-12 and $5 Members and Breakfast only $5.Hale Farm & Village, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For details, visit halefarm.org.

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Spring Training Hike

This 1.5-mile walk is along the flat, unpavedOak Hill Trail. Oak Hill Trailhead, 9– 10:30 a.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Countryside Farmers’ Market at Old Trail School

Live music, chef demonstrations, and family activities add spice to shopping for local produce. Old Trail School, 9 a.m. - noon. For more information call 330-657-2752 or visit cvcountryside.org.

Campfire Tales – Celebrate the Irish

Join us to celebrate the contribution of Irish immigrants to the valley and the nation by helping to dig the Ohio & Erie Canal. Free. Happy Days Lodge, 7 – 8 p.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

“Ales on Rails” Beer Tasting Train – Irish Ales

Sample five brews and appetizers while riding the rails through CVNP as the sun sets. Fee: $50 - $94. Commemorative glass included. Ages 21 and older. Ticket required. Rockside Station, 7 - 9 p.m. To register call 800-468-4070 or visit cvsr.com.

Sunday, March 13

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Maple Sugar Express

Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

Celebrate the coming of spring amid the sights, smells, and tastes of the Cuyahoga Valley. Fee: $15 Audults, $10 (includes breakfast), children ages 3-12 and $5 Members and Breakfast only $5. Hale Farm & Village, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For details, visit halefarm.org.

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Hike Aboard!

Journey through the national park by train one way, then hike back 5 miles on the hilly Buckeye and Valley trails. Fast pace. Fee: $3 (pay upon boarding). Boston Store Visitor Center, 9:15 a.m.For more information or to purchase tickets call 800-468-4070 or visit cvsr.com

Heron Watch

Celebrate the return of the great blue herons while viewing them through spotting scopes. Bath Road Heronry, 1 – 3 p.m. For more information, call 330-865-8065 or visit summitmetroparks.org.

Monday, March 14

No events planned.

Tuesday, March 15

Countryside Local Food Swap

Gather with other cooks, bakers, brewers, and general DIYers to trade homemade items via silent-auction-style bidding. Free. 7 - 8:30 p.m. For more location and to register visit cvcountryside.org.

Wednesday, March 16

Solo at Sarah's Vineyard – David Nicholson (of SyRuP)

Thursday, March 17

Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society –Barney Taxel: Lake View Cemetery

Cleveland photographer Barney Taxel hosts a public presentation about a stunning local landmark. Free. Happy Days Lodge, 7 - 9 p.m. For more information contact or call 330-657-2909.

Friday, March 18

Alternative Spring Break Begins

Discover CVNP and make a difference through service projects, guided hikes, and fun around the campfire. Fee: $65 includes lodging and meals. For details and to register, visit conservancyforcvnp.org. Applications due by March 4.

Cuyahoga Valley Heritage Concert – Dry Branch Fire Squad

For over 40 years, Dry Branch Fire Squad have been renowned for their spry mix of front-porch standards, modern ballads, and the old-time sounds from which bluegrass sprang. Happy Days Lodge. Doors open 7 p.m., concert begins 8 p.m. Admission: $17 adults, $12 Conservancy members, $5 children ages 3 - 12. General seating. For advance ticket sales call 330-657-2909 option 4 or visit conservancyforcvnp.org.

Saturday, March 19

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Maple Sugar Express

Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Sunday, March 20

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Alternative Spring Break Ends

Maple Sugar Express

Maple Sugar Festival & Pancake Breakfast

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Hiking the Hills

Challenge yourself to 7 miles on the unpaved, hilly Ledges, Haskell Run, and Boston Run trails. Ledges Shelter, 9 a.m. –11:30 p.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Cuyahoga Valley House Concert

Violinist/fiddler Ed Caner invites different guest musicians to perform with him each month. Admission: $10 general public, $8 Conservancy members. Hines Hill Conference Center, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. concert begins. Seating is limited. The facility is not wheelchair accessible. For more information and advance sales call 330-657-2909, option 4, or purchase online at conservancyforcvnp.org.

Monday, March 21

No events planned.

Tuesday, March 22

No events planned.

Wednesday, March 23

Solo at Sarah's Vineyard – Anne E. DeChant

Full Moon Hike

Join a ranger for a 1.5-mile moonlit hike on the flat, unpaved Oak Hill Trail. Oak Hill Trailhead, 7:30 – 9 p.m. For more information, call 330-657-2752.

Thursday, March 24

Civil War Lecture Series –The Music of Stephen Foster

Listen to experts detail historical aspects of this American conflict. Free. G.A.R. Hall, 7 p.m. For more information call 330-657-2528 or visit peninsulahistory.org.

Friday, March 25

Good Friday Fish Fry

Enjoy a holiday dinner in the historic Camp Manatoc dining hall, sponsored by Great Trail Council Boy Scouts of America. Fee: $10 adults, $6 children ages 5 – 12, free for ages 4 and under. Cash only. To register, leave a message with your group size at 330-657-2418 by March 22. Camp Manatoc, 5 – 7 p.m.. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Saturday, March 26

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

Spring Training Hike

Take a 2.2 mile hike on the unpaved, hilly Ledges Trail. Ledges Trailhead, 9 – 10:30 a.m. For more information call 330-657-2752.

Egg Hunt & Brunch

Reservations are required for our annual brunch followed by a children's egg hunt among the flock. Fee: $25. The Spicy Lamb Farm, 9 – 11 a.m.For details and directions, visit thespicylamb.com.

Countryside Farmers’ Market at Old Trail School

Live music, chef demonstrations, and family activities add spice to shopping for local produce. Old Trail School, 9 a.m. - noon. For more information call 330-657-2752 or visit cvcountryside.org.

Sheep Shearing Day

Come watch sheep shearing demonstrations and learn about fiber arts. Fee: $10 adults, $5 children. The Spicy Lamb Farm, noon – 4 p.m.For details and directions, visit thespicylamb.com.

Sunday, March 27

No events planned.

Monday, March 28

No events planned.

Tuesday, March 29

No events planned.

Wednesday, March 30

Solo at Sarah's Vineyard – Mike Lenz

Thursday, March31

Writing About Nature and Science with Kristin Ohlson

Join this special workshop with author Kristin Ohlson in conjunction with the lecture on April 1. Fee: $20, $17 Conservancy members. Hines Hill Conference Center, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 330-657-2909 or visit conservancyforcvnp.org and click on Events for registration links.

Friday, April 1

Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists

This 40-hour program covers local natural history topics through classroom and field-based instruction. Complete 40 hours of volunteer service to become certified. Fee if selected. For an application and schedule, contact Connie Dages at 330-657-2796 ext. 100 or .

Lyceum Distinguished Speaker – Kristin Ohlson: The Soil Will Save Us

Author Kristin Ohlson explores how soil health impacts science, farming, food, and environment. Happy Days Lodge, 6 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. program. Admission: $6 adults, $3 children ages 3 – 12. Advance ticket sales are available by calling 330-657-2909 option 4 or online at conservancyforcvnp.org.

Saturday, April 2

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad National Park Scenic Day Pass

Bike Aboard! Begins

Bike the Towpath Trail in one direction and hop on the train in the other. The train can be flagged down at boarding stations. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. One-way fee: $3 person person ages 3 and older. Pay when you board. For more information and schedules, call 800-468-4070 or visit cvsr.com

Breakfast and Lunch Along the Cuyahoga

All aboard for a four-course meal catered by Creekside Restaurant. Fee (breakfast/lunch): $30/32 adult, $25/27 children ages 12 and under. Rockside Station, 9 a.m. and 12:55 p.m.For tickets visit cvsr.com.

Lambing Days

Visit with spring lambs, ducklings, and bunnies. The Spicy Lamb Farm, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $10 for adults and $5 for children.. For details and directions, visit thespicylamb.com.

A Fugitive's Path – Escape on the Underground Railroad

Adopt the role of a fugitive slave struggling to reach freedom in the North.Fee. Hale Farm & Village, the first walk begins at 5:40 p.m. For more information and to register, call 330-666-3711 ext. 1720.