Friends of Stark Parks Events
Friends, Family, Fall, Fun with QHVA and Friends of Stark Parks
Sept. 29, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m.
Quail Hollow Park
13480 Congress Lake Avenue, Hartville OH
For an afternoon of Fall fun, join us at the beautiful Quail Hollow Park. There will be Fall refreshments, a Scavenger Hunt for all, and a Pumpkin Roll Contest for kids: age groups ranging from 1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-18. Please bring your own chairs.
Pumpkin Roll begins at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. with youngest age groups starting first. Photo Scavenger Hunt will run from 1 to 3 p.m.
Naturalist Event: Explore Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Oct. 23, 2024, 4 p.m.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Oak Hill Trailhead, Peninsula
Come and explore the beautiful autumn colors Cuyahoga Valley National Park has to offer. Discover the rich local history and native flora and fauna that surround this unique natural landscape. We will hike the 1.8-mile Oak Hill trail, which is a natural surface so wear appropriate footwear and bring water. Note that this hike is exclusively for Friends of Stark Parks' members only. Registration for this hike is required. For more hike information or to join the Friends Group visit www.starkparks.com/friends. Meet at the Oak Hill Trailhead 3901 Oak Hill Road Peninsula, OH 44264
A Toast to Wild Night for Wildlife
Nov. 7, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Gervasi Villa Grande
1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 44721
The Friends of Stark Parks invites you to A Toast to Wild Night for Wildlife, our annual fundraiser to celebrate and support the natural beauty and wildlife of Stark County.
Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, bid on exciting items in our silent auction, and try your luck in our gift card pull. All proceeds from the event will help us fund various projects and programs for Stark Parks, such as wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education, trail maintenance, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to have a wild night out and make a difference for our parks and wildlife.
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