May Special Events

Pump Track Race - Nurses Day - Native Plant Sale - Mother's Day - Children's Fishing Derby
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    Pump Track Race*

    Saturday, May 3 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 4)

    CanalWay Center

    Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Race the clock for the 2nd annual pump track race at Cleveland-Cliffs Bike Park!

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    Nurses Day

    Sunday, May 4

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

    10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Nurses enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo courtesy of MetroHealth.

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    Native Plant Sale*

    Saturday, May 10              

    All Five Nature Centers

    9:30 a.m. 

    Be a steward for wildlife by adding native plants to your landscape. These beautiful, hardy, low-maintenance plants will make your yard an oasis for important native pollinators while creating attractive garden spaces around your home. Plants for sale while supplies last. 

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    Mother’s Day

    Sunday, May 11

    Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

    10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Mothers enjoy FREE admission to the Zoo courtesy of CrossCountry Mortgage.

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    Children’s Fishing Derby

    Saturday, May 17

    Wallace Lake, Mill Stream Run Reservation

    Sunday, May 18

    CanalWay Center, Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

    Children ages 4 – 8 fish from 9 a.m. – noon

    Children ages 9 – 15 fish from 1 – 4 p.m.

    Rainbow trout and catfish will be stocked for young anglers to catch while competing for prizes. Free bait and loaner rods are provided while supplies last. Experienced anglers will be on hand to help. Shuttles will be available on Sunday for seniors and persons with disabilities.