Dr. James K. Bissell Nature Center3973 Callender Rd., Rock Creek OH 44084

Open 1pm-5pm WeekendsApril-October

2019 Special Events April

Vernal Pools For BeginnersSat. April 6 11am-1pm

led by BNC volunteersHave you ever visited a vernal pool in the spring? Learn about these unique and threatened habitats that exist in many areas of Ashtabula county. These seasonal pools are host to several amphibian species, specialized plants and thousands of tiny creatures creating their own food web before they dry up in the summer heat. After, we’ll take a short walk to one of Morgan Swamp's vernal pools and hope to spot some of these rarely seen creatures.

May Wildflower Hike

Sat. May 4, 12-1:30pmHike the trails of Morgan Swamp Preserve in search of spring wildflowers with BNC volunteer Chuck Fletcher

Planting for ButterfliesSat. May 4, 1:30-2:30pm

Join Ben Lutz, one of our native plant garden volunteers, in a discussion about plants that attract butterflies and take home some seeds to plant in your own garden.

June Nature Discovery

ages 8-12 with adult, 10-12pmled by BNC volunteers

June 8, Vernal PoolsJune 15, Bird WatchingJune 22, Nature’s Puzzles

Explore nature together by registering for one or more of these sessions at BNC.

Limit 8 students per session*

JulyThe Art of Rearing Caterpillars

Sat. July 27, 12-2pmGeauga Park District Naturalist Tami Gingrich has been rearing caterpillars for most of her l i fe. Tami wil l give a presentation highlighting her unique rearing techniques followed by an up-close look at some live caterpillar species that are found right here in our area.

Butterfly Plant TourSat. July 27, 1-3pm

Take a tour of the nature center’s native plant garden with Ben Lutz, BNC volunteer, to learn which plants will attract butterflies and their larva.

JulyNature Discovery

ages 8-12 with adult, 10-12pmled by BNC volunteers

July 13, Animal TracksJuly 20, FishingJuly 27, Butterflies

Explore nature together by registering for one or more of these sessions at BNC.

Limit 8 students per session*

AugustRare Plants of the Grand

River BasinThurs. Aug. 22 7-8pm

Join us to hear Dr. James K. Bissell describe some of the rare plants that grow in the Grand River Basin.

Dr. Bissell has worked at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for 48 years, and is currently the Curator of Botany and Director of Natural Areas.

SeptemberPhoto Essay: Hawk Banding

Thurs. Sept. 12, 11-12Learn how raptors are caught and banded through BNC volunteer David Orndoff’s stunning photographs and stories of his experience with a banding crew in New York State.

Earth Preparing for WinterSat. Sept. 21 10am-noon

ages 4-7 with adult

Children will learn though stories, activities and a short hike how the earth is getting ready for the cold months ahead. Dress for the weather. Led by BNC volunteers.

Limit 8 children*

OctoberBat Myths Busted!

Sat. Oct. 12, 10am-noonJust in time for Halloween, join Jacqueline Bilello and volunteers to learn the truth about various bat myths. Then build a bat box to take home so you can start reaping the benefits of bats in your own backyard. Be sure to preregister so we will have materials for you to build your bat box - one box per family.

Limit 15 families*

OctoberAnimals Preparing for

WinterSat. Oct. 19 10am-noon

ages 4-7 with adult

Children will learn though stories, activities and a short hike how animals are preparing right now for the cold months ahead. Dress for the weather. Led by BNC volunteers.

Limit 8 children*

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS bissellnaturecenter@tnc.org or 440-563-3081 ext. 301

For more information: nature.org/bissellnaturecenter click on “special events”

Photo: Laura Dempsey