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Circle Leader: 
Mark Cosgriff
cosgriff0@gmail.com

The 
Grizzly Bears

Grizzly Bears will be combined with Raptors and Campfire Wolves for the 2019-2020.
Jonathan Bala
Gabriel Cosgriff
​Daniel O'Brien
​William Cosgriff

Mayank Das
Gavin Hearst
Aidan Weisman
Rory O'Brien
Simon Bockbrader
Luke Derrick
Hunter Smith
Circle Event Resources
  • September:  29th Ingenuity Fest
  • October:   Bala Family   
  • November: TBD 
  • December:  O'brien/Das Family
  • January: Das Family    
  • February: Bala Family    
  • March: O'Brien Family       
  • April: Das Family         
  • May: Das Family         
  • June: O'Brien Family      
  • July: Open         
  • August: Open     

2018-2019

​Circle Events

September 29th 2018
​Ingenuity Fest Cleveland
​The Cosgriff Family
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2018-2019

​Upcoming Nation event:

East Harbor Halloween Camp-out
​October 5-7, 2018
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2015-2016 Events

October 2015 -

Apple Peak (apple picking)

Quarry Hill Orchards
8403 Mason Road
Berlin Heights, OH 44814

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2014-2015 Events

September 2015 - NEORSD Open House

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Open House
NEORSD's Envir. & Maint.Services Center
4747 E. 49th St., Cuyahoga Heights

See the work it takes to keep out great lake great. 
The even includes treatment plant tours, hands-on experiments, touch the trucks, workshops, games & prizes, and free ice cream & popcorn.

The event also features the Cleveland Metroparks Nature Tracks mobile exhibit.
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August 2015 - Hemlock Creek Walk

Saturday, August 29 - 2p:
Creek walk Hemlock Creek in Bedford Reservation. Meet at Hemlock Picnic Area at 2p.

[Park] [Directions]
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May 2015 - Fishing Derby

Saturday, May 16, 9a-noon: 
Cleveland Metroparks Children's Fishing Derby at Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation.

Guidance will be available from experienced anglers to help those new to fishing. Bait will be available at no charge for derby participants. Bring a rod, tackle, and cooler with ice to store the "catch of the day". While supplies last, loaner rods are available for children who do not have their own.
Prizes will be awarded at the end of the session at noon sharp.

[Info] [Park] [Directions]

April 2015 - Rejuvenary Circus

Sunday, April 26, 2015: 1:00p - 2:00p
Join us for the Rejuvenary River Circus at the West Creek Reservation's Keystone Picnic Shelter. Plan to meet there in time for the performance.

After the performance, we can enjoy a short walk to the Watershed Stewardship Center and hike some of the Reservation's trails.

[Info] [Park] [Directions]

March 2015 - History of Maple Syrup

Saturday, March 14, 2015: 2:00p - History of Maple Sugaring/Sledding
A maple sugaring event in the Rocky River Reservation centered on its local history. The event includes a guided hike along the Sugarbush Trail and maple syrup sampling at the end. Meet at the Maple Grove Picnic area south of Cedar Point Road. Head to Mitchell's Ice Cream in Rock River.

February 2015 - Movie Night at Canalway Center

Friday, February 27, 2015: 6:30p
Exploring the Nature Center & Movie Night
at the Canalway Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation.
[Venue] [Directions]

January 2015 - Ice Skating

January 10, 2015: 1:30p-3:00p
Ice skating at Winterhurst.
Meet-up afterward at Menchie's in Lakewood.
[Venue]

December 2014 - Roller Skating

December 21, 2014: 2:00p-4:15p
Roller skating at Skateland
Admission: $5 each person
Skate rental: $3 each person
[Venue] [Directions]

November 2014 - Scavenger Hunt

November 22nd - 2:00p-4:00p:
Digital Scavenger Hunt 
Meet the Trzaska Family at the Brecksville Reservation Nature Center by 2p.
[Info] [Park] [Directions]

Bring your camera or a smart device to explore the late fall woods while completing a digital scavenger hunt. Stop by anytime during the designated hours to pick up your scavenger hunt checklist, complete the hunt, and show your photos to a naturalist for a prize 

October 2014 - Pumpkin Carving

October 27th - 7:00p-8:30p: Joint Circle Event
Cost: (tbd) ~$5 per family
[Park] [Directions]

Pumpkin Carving at Elmwood Park Cabin (indoors). We'll follow up the carving with smores and cider around a fire (outdoors). 

Please bring your own pumpkin(s) and whatever tools & supplies you need to complete you ghordious masterpiece.

September 2014-Whipp's Ledges

Sunday, September 28 @ 2p until ?

Hike Whipp's Ledges in Hinckley Reservation. Valerie Hearst & her family will share and explain some skills as we explore the area. For those not familiar with the park and or bringing younger siblings, be aware that the terrain is as rugged as it is striking. Some may find the hike strenuous and attention to safety is key.
[Directions]

2013-2014 Events

May 2014

Bay Village Nature Center hike

January 2014 Circle Event - Ice Skating

Winterhurst Ice Rink
Sunday, January 26 from 1:30 to 3pm.

Ice skating at Winterhurst followed by a visit to Menchies (Lakewood location). A joint circle event with the Explorers.

December 2013 Circle Event - Puritas Nursery

Puritas Nursery & Garden Center Holiday Train Garden, 19201 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland
Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 PM

For eleven years, Puritas Nursery has been transforming its greenhouse into a model train garden.  Get in on the action by completing the seek-and-find sheet, buy raffle tickets to win a model train, or just wander around and enjoy the displays.  There's always something new to discover!
 
Entrance to the train garden is free, but donations are appreciated.  Afterwards, we will grab a sweet treat dunkin donuts.  Questions?  Contact Elizabeth O'Brien at neirboe@aol.com.

November 2013 Circle Event - Carol & John's Comic Book Shop 

Sunday, November 17th at 12:30p
A combined Explorers/Grizzly Bears trip to Carol & John's Comic Book Shop. [Directions]
After perusing the comics, maybe buying one or two and picking up some free swag John has promised to put out for us we can head over to Peace, Love and Little Doughnuts to enjoy some treats and read our comics. Please RSVP to jessicamparker@me.com.

October 2013 Circle Event - Apple picking & Fall Festival

Sunday, October 20 at 1:30p
Apple picking & Fall Festival at Burnham Orchards [directions]
  8019 State Route 113
  Berlin Heights, OH 44814

2012-2013 Events

May 2013 Circle Event

Join us Friday evening (5/24) at 6:00 at Rocky River beach! Oliver's family will provide the hotdogs, buns and condiments, and some craft supplies (googly eyes and the like) for turning driftwood into works of art. Please bring kid-friendly side dishes, craft ideas and anything you'd like to throw on the grill. Please RSVP (drickhamer@yahoo.com) so we know what you're bringing and how much food to bring.

April 2013 Circle Event

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Fort Hill Loop Trail Hike & Ice Cream
Sunday, April 28th at 1:00 p.m. **Note time change
Meet at Rocky River Nature Center (24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted).  The trail is 1.3 miles, climbing to the top of Fort Hill, with views of the Rocky River.  Southern RR Reservation map: http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/Resource.ashx?sn=RockyRiverReservationSouthTrailMap  ** Please RSVP to lexxs@ameritech.net. 


March 2013 Circle Event

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Nature Hike at French Creek Reservation, Lorain County MetroParks
Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 p.m.
Meet at French Creek Nature Center (4530 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield Village) We would follow the Nature Center Trail to Big Woods Trail circuit, turning left at trail junction, completing circuit and returning to Nature Center Trail.  Total hike is approximately 2.7 miles.  Trail map: http://www.metroparks.cc/trailmaps/fcrtrail.pdf

February 2013 Circle Event (w/Falcons)

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Dewey's Pizza School, 18516 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood
Sunday, February 10th at 2:30 PM
Cost is $5 per child.  During pizza school, the kids will be taken on a tour of the restaurant and make their own small pizza.  Full menu and bar will be also available for purchase by adults.  
Please RSVP to neirboe@aol.com by 01/26

January 2013 Circle Event

The Jump Yard, 13700 York Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133 http://jumpyardcleveland.com/
Sunday, January 13, 2013 2:00 PM (closes at 6 on Sundays) 
Wear comfy clothes and don't forget socks! Adults are free, under 36" $12, over 36" $14
** If we have at least 10 kids going than we can get group rate of $10/child **
Concession stand serves pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, coffee and other snacks
Please RSVP to Jessica Parker at jessicamparker@me.com

December 2012 Circle Event

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Puritas Nursery Holiday Train Garden, 19201 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland
Sunday, December 16 at 3:00 PM
Puritas Nursery presents the tenth annual holiday model train display, capturing the spirit of the season and bringing out the kid in all of us. This year there are 13 trains – three different gauges running on three distinct layouts. The main HO gauge layout is a beautifully landscaped 8’x 30’ table with six trains and two trolleys chugging through hills and valleys of live trees, shrubs, and flowing water. Children delight in using the two carpeted “tunnels” beneath the display as “kids-only” shortcuts to cross from one side of the layout to the other. 

Entrance to the train garden is free, but donations are appreciated.  Afterwards we can grab some Funkadelic donuts at Peace, Love and Little Donuts.  Please RSVP to neirboe@aol.com

November 2012 Circle Event

Ice Skating, Saturday, November 10th at Winterhurst Arena, 14740 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Lakewood, 216-529-4400
This is a open public skating session.  We will meet at 1:30 PM, skate until the kids tire out and then head for Menchies for a little sugar!  Please RSVP to chrischeckett@yahoo.com.

October 2012 Circle Event

Pumpkin Carving & Potluck Dinner with Falcons, Monday, October 29th at Elmwood Cabin, Rocky River
Bring your pumpkin, carving tools, and a dish to share
Siblings always welcome.  Please RSVP with number attending to Neirboe@aol.com

Induction: September 2012

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Thank you to those who braved the weather. 
Rescheduled Induction at East Harbor Campout, Oct 12-14.

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