Outdoor Activities in Middlefield, OH

Parks, trails, outdoor events, and nature activities in Middlefield, OH. Get outside and explore.

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Poet Mary Simmons

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch · 1876 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, South Euclid, OH

About the author: Mary Simmons is a queer poet from Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her MFA from Bowling Green State University, where she also served as the managing editor for Mid-American Review . Her work has appeared in The Baltimore Review , ONE ART , trampset , Moon City Review , Variant Lit ,...

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Service Dog 101: Understanding the Often Misunderstood

Thu, Jul 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Gates Mills Branch · 1491 Chagrin River Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040, Gates Mills, OH

This presentation will cover what service dogs are, how they differ from therapy and emotional support animals, and the laws that protect service dog teams. Attendees will learn how service dogs are trained using humane, positive-reinforcement methods and will see a live demonstration of common...

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Author Michelle Park Lazette

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Beachwood Branch · 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122, Beachwood, OH

About the author: A graduate of Kent State University and Berea High School, Michelle Park Lazette grew up in Northeast Ohio, where the fall never lasts long enough and the best chicken paprikash is rich, creamy, and spooned over spaetzle. Her writing has appeared in The Plain Dealer (Cleveland),...

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Mentor On The Lake Branch

Mentor On The Lake Branch · 5642 Andrews Road, Mentor On The Lake, OH

Mentor On The Lake Branch is a public branch library in Mentor On The Lake, OH. Open 3,328 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 4,000 square feet.

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Grow With Intention: A Hands-On Garden Planting Experience

Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar . Grow With Intention in this calm, hands-on experience designed for beginners. Participants will slow down and reconnect with nature as they plant seeds for their own indoor or outdoor herb and vegetable garden. Guided by life...

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Bat Dog!

Thu, Jun 4, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Mayfield Branch · 500 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143, Mayfield Village, OH

In this fun and educational presentation, dog trainer Victoria Brody shares how Mokoro was trained to work safely and happily on the field. Learn what skills bat dogs need, how training is done using positive reinforcement, and what it’s like for a dog to work in front of a cheering crowd....

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Flower Tile Necklaces

Thu, Jul 2, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Orange Branch · 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124, Pepper Pike, OH

Using our pollinator garden, you will pick one flower, make an indent of it into clay, and turn that into a necklace. Sign up is required.

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North Chagrin Nature Center Presents "Mammals"

Tue, Jul 7, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Richmond Heights Branch · 5235 Wilson Mills Rd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143, Richmond Heights, OH

"This program may include activities that could be considered harmful. In order for your child to participate you must sign the Release and Hold Harmless form and return to program location at least one week prior to the program start date. The form and more information can be found here."...

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Ohio Wildlife with Cleveland Metroparks

Wed, Jul 1, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch · 1876 S Green Rd, South Euclid, OH 44121, South Euclid, OH

Learn about the wildlife around you with the Cleveland Metroparks, where you will have the chance to meet some Ohio critters up close!

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Summer Fun for Everyone Garden With a Librarian

Wed, Jun 10, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

Beat the summer slide and get a running start into next school year at Cuyahoga County Public Library. This summer we are expanding our FREE summer programs for students. Registration is no longer required . Just drop in and enjoy reading, science, technology, engineering, arts and math activities..

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The Euclid Beach Park Carousel’s Long Journey Back

Mon, Jun 15, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Gates Mills Branch · 1491 Chagrin River Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040, Gates Mills, OH

The Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel opened riders in a brand-new pavilion at the Cleveland History Center in November 2014, but it lived many lives before then. This program explores its first hundred years after its original opening at Euclid Beach, a local amusement park, in 1910. Through the...

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Feather and Fur Applique with Elizabeth Bauman

Sat, Jun 13, 6:30 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

Betsy guides you through fabric selection and fast-fused Raw-Edge techniques using her original patterns. It's a fun, no-stress way to add beautiful wildlife to your quilts!

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Garden Paint and Plant

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

Garden Paint and Plant Families Paint a spring flower using color resist technique, then plant it in our outdoor Library Learning Garden! Sat, Apr 18 / 2-3:30 PM Participants may be recorded and/or surveyed to capture the program’s effectiveness. Learn more .

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VolunTEENs

Sat, May 30, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mayfield Branch · 500 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143, Mayfield Village, OH

Teens (at least 8th grade) can earn volunteer credit hours by assisting library staff in Playdough Playdate. Volunteer tasks are as follows: set up, clean up, and assisting families and young children with the activity. Want to find more ways to get involved in the library? Check out our volunteer..

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WW II Heroes and Spies: The Code Breakers

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chagrin Falls Branch · 100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, Chagrin Falls, OH

They played a crucial role in the Allied victory by deciphering enemy communications, enabling the Allies to anticipate Axis movements and disrupt their plans. Three of the most significant figures were: Alan Turing (British) - A leading codebreaker at Bletchley Park. Elizabeth Smith Friedman...

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Fruit Smoothies and Garden Games

Wed, May 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

Join us after the last day of school for a fun and refreshing library program where we’ll make delicious fruit smoothies together. You can also enjoy a variety of lively lawn games!

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WWII: The Code Breakers

Tue, Jul 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Solon Branch · 34125 Portz Pkwy, Solon, OH 44139, Solon, OH

The code breakers played a crucial role in the Allied victory by deciphering enemy communications, enabling the Allies to anticipate Axis movements and disrupt their plans. Three of the most significant figures were: - Alan Turing (British) — A leading codebreaker at Bletchley Park. -...

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Garden With a Librarian

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Warrensville Heights Branch · 4415 Northfield Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, Warrensville Heights, OH

Garden With a Librarian All ages Join staff for hands-on gardening, nature exploration and fun in the Warrensville Heights Library Learning Garden. Wed, Apr 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 / 7 PM All garden programs are weather-dependent and meet at the entrance to the garden. Remember to wear...

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Meet the Cleveland Gorillas

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chagrin Falls Branch · 100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, Chagrin Falls, OH · Ages Up to 5

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar . Meet the Cleveland Gorillas is a senior-friendly, family-friendly multimedia presentation featuring the gorilla troop at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Using real video clips, narrated stories, and gentle pacing, this program...

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Urban Air University Heights: Teen Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air University Heights · 2203 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, OH

Looking for fun activities for teens? The weekend place to be is Urban Air Adventure Park. The atmosphere changes when the...

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Pet Pals Session 1

Wed, Jun 10, 10:00 PM–10:15 PM UTC · Beachwood Branch · 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122, Beachwood, OH

Children in second through fifth grades who struggle with reading will have an opportunity to read aloud to very special dogs this summer. Each reader will be paired with a certified therapy dog for 15 minutes of reading. There are three slots each day. If one is full, please try another slot or...

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Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion

Wed, May 27, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Gates Mills Branch · 1491 Chagrin River Rd, Gates Mills, OH 44040, Gates Mills, OH

Join us for a discussion of Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. "Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving father, a former linguist who now shelves books in a university library. His mother, Margaret, a Chinese American poet, left without a trace when he was nine years...

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Author Nikki St. Crowe

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Mayfield Branch · 500 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143, Mayfield Village, OH

Each ticket ($30+fees) includes event admission, a copy of West of Wicked , and a donation to the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation. About the author: Nikki St. Crowe is a USA Today bestselling author of several romantasy novels, including the #1 Amazon bestselling series, Vicious Lost...

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Our Amazing Ohio Mammals

Mon, Jul 6, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Beachwood Branch · 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122, Beachwood, OH

Meet a live bat or flying squirrel, touch and observe furs, skulls and other biofacts, and learn about the roles these animals play in our environment with the North Chagrin Nature Center.

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Urban Air University Heights: Jumperoo

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air University Heights · 2203 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, OH

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! We open up the park just for the little...

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Urban Air University Heights

Urban Air University Heights · 2203 Warrensville Center Rd, University Heights, OH

Urban Air indoor adventure park with trampolines, climbing walls, ropes courses, battle beams, dodgeball, and birthday party packages.

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Apollo: Shining Triumph for America and the World

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Chagrin Falls Branch · 100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022, Chagrin Falls, OH

Don Himes will describe the dazzling 1960's and the space age...the danger of great powers in rivalry and how President Kennedy arrived at the moon challenge. Don will describe how we went to the moon, who went and what they found and left behind. Don Himes witnessed the Apollo 11 moon walk July...

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Earth Day Homeschool Explorers

Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Maple Heights Branch · 5225 Library Ln, Maple Heights, OH 44137, Maple Heights, OH

Explore the plant life cycle through hands-on activities, read-alouds, short videos, and take-home materials. Week 3 includes a special Earth Day seed bomb activity. Week 1: From Seeds to Sprouts Week 2: Plants Grow Week 3: DIY Wildflower "Seed Bombs"

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Author Carter Keane

Thu, May 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Beachwood Branch · 25501 Shaker Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122, Beachwood, OH

About the author: Carter Keane resides in and is inspired by the frequently odd and often horrifying state of Ohio. Keane writes books where the monster and the monstrous, in the end, are not the same. Morsel is their debut novella. In Morsel , Lou did what the children of parents with...

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Native Plants

Wed, Jun 17, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Mayfield Branch · 500 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143, Mayfield Village, OH

In this presentation, learn all about Native plants in Northeast Ohio! Native plants offer beautiful flowers and foliage, and more. Discover how planting native pants protects the soil, requires less water runoff, and attracts birds and pollinators! Presented by Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation.