07/15/2025
Medina County Park District events
Join us this week for a variety of activities -- there's something for everyone!
Thursday, July 17
A Healthy Dose of Nature: Hiking Series
Hidden Hollow Camp
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Hiking outdoors in Medina County Park District has plenty of perks! There are beautiful views, fresh air, the sounds and smells of nature, AND it’s good for you, too. Mentally, being in the outdoors reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety. Physically, hiking is great for your heart, blood pressure, and muscles. Join a naturalist and volunteers for a three to five mile vigorous hike along a different trail each month. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate footwear, and bring along a bottle of water. Ages ten to adult. No registration is required. Free.
Thursday, July 17
Art in Nature Pop Up Class:
Upcycle Bird Workshop
Oenslager Nature Center
3 to 5 p.m.
Create your own mixed media owl or bird using a variety of materials such as wood, hardware, fabric scraps, and more! This free workshop is presented by artist Shannon Marie in collaboration with Medina County Park District and Medina County Arts Council. All supplies will be provided. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Thursday, July 17
Slo Rolls with Bike Medina County:
Fair Loop Sweet Scoop
Chippewa Rail Trail
Meet in parking lot - 6 to 8 p.m.
Join other bike enthusiasts for guided eight-to-ten-mile rides through parts of Medina County parks and adjacent areas. Slo Rolls are cosponsored by Bike Medina County and Medina County Park District. Children must be accompanied by a parent. All riders must wear helmets and bright clothes. Water bottles and gloves are recommended. Front and rear blinking lights are highly recommended. Waivers will be provided and must be signed before the start of the ride. Meet at 6 p.m. as rides begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Ages 12 to adult. Free.
Saturday, July 19
Summer Native Plant Sales
Oenslager Nature Center
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you looking to add some diversity to your landscape to increase habitat and biodiversity? Look no further than the annual native plant sale at Oenslager Nature Center. Stop by to pick from a nice selection of reasonably priced, ecologically important native plants. A variety of species in limited quantities will be available. Plants are grown by Camel Creek Natives and sold through Friends of Medina County Parks, Inc. Cash or check.
Saturday, July 19
K-9 Kapers
Schleman Nature Preserve
10 to 11 a.m.
K-9 Kapers provides dog owners with an opportunity to socialize their pets with other dogs. These alternative hikes will interest both the dog and its owner while offering exercise and fun. All dogs must have an accompanying adult and eight foot leash (non retractable). Participants must maintain control of their dogs at all times. We recommend bringing a towel for muddy feet and a water bowl. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Saturday, July 19
Sunday, July 20
Investigation: Lepidoptera
Susan Hambley Nature Center
12 to 5 p.m.
Literally meaning “scaled” wing, Lepidoptera is the order containing both moths and butterflies. But how similar are these two kinds of winged insects? Stop by the nature center to find out with activities, hands on investigation, and displays. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free.
Saturday, July 19
The Redbuds:
An Evening of Acoustic Folk Music
Buffalo Creek Retreat
7 p.m.
Friends of Medina County Parks and Ohio Regional Music Arts and Cultural Outreach (ORMACO) present “An Evening of Acoustic Folk Music with The Redbuds.” This all-female folk group from Columbus, Ohio plays and sings Appalachian folk songs on fiddle, guitar, banjo, and upright bass. They’ve performed for The Central Ohio Folk Festival and the Columbus Arts Festival, and their self-titled first album can be found on Spotify and Apple Music. The concert is free and will take place inside Buffalo Creek Retreat. For more information on the band, visit www.theredbuds.com. Light refreshments will be provided by Friends of Medina County Parks. **ALSO -- 60th anniversary MCPD t-shirts will be available for purchase -- cash or check (made out to Friends of Medina County Parks) -- $15 each.
Sunday, July 20
Fun Family Fotos
Krabill Lodge
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Summertime brings lots of wonderful photographic opportunities. Bring your family, friends and/or pets to Krabill Lodge to have a group picture taken outdoors against the beautiful backdrop of nature. There will be three outdoor locations that you may select as your background Krabill pond, meadow, or Chippewa Lake. If it rains, we will move inside to the lodge and make use of its beautiful fireplace or other indoor background. Digital versions of the photos will be emailed to you to print in whatever size or format you wish. Advance registration is appreciated to determine an approximate session time. Email Photographers of the Parks at [email protected] to register or with questions. Walk-ins are welcome and will fit into the schedule at the first available time slot. The cost for this fun memory is $35 for three images from one location or $50 for six images from two locations. All ages are welcome. Register by July 18.
Sunday, July 20
Summer Native Plant Sales
Oenslager Nature Center - 1 to 4 p.m.
Medina County Arts Council
Medina Photographers of the Parks
Bike Medina County
ORMACO
