Cleveland Metroparks Nature at Night July 11, 2009

Night time is the right time for a little shut eye, unless you’re a nocturnal animal.

Experience the park after dark, and discover the night life at Cleveland Metroparks “Nature at Night” event.

The free “Nature at Night” event celebrates the beauty of the night and all the nocturnal residents. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities related to the night, including live nocturnal animal programs, astronomy and stargazing through telescopes, songs and stories around a roaring campfire, children’s crafts, and night hikes.

Nighttime revelers can enjoy the ‘nighttime animal’ maze, night insect discovery area, special natural history presentations, and more! Visitors can also browse the great merchandise selections of EarthWords Nature Shops, and enjoy the refreshment area.

Enjoy a movie on the lawn at 9 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and watch the 2006 movie “Over the Hedge.”

For more information, call 440-473-3370.

North Chagrin Nature Center is located off Buttermilk Falls Parkway, off the Sunset Lane entrance of North Chagrin Reservation, off SOM Center Road/Route 91 in Mayfield Village – south of the Rte. 90/Rte. 91 exit.

Official Website: http://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/events/naturenight.asp