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SUMMARY:Wild Hudson: Session # 2 - Birds
DESCRIPTION:FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2026 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES \n\n\n\nWild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature – Mark your calendars \n\n\n\nWild Hudson is a hands-on\, science-focused program designed to get kids outside\, exploring\, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. There are THREE classes in this summer series for 2026. \n\n\n\nTarget Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years\, An adult must accompany their child participants. \n\n\n\nLed by Jonathan Shaw\, McDowell Elementary Teacher\, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler\, Seton School and local educators \n\n\n\nSession #2 – Birds – Sat.\, July 11 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN \n\n\n\nProgram Information \n\n\n\nSession #2 Overview – Birds at Cascade Park \n\n\n\nDate: July 11\, 2026Location: Cascade Park\, Holden PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nDiscover the amazing adaptations that help birds survive! Through hands-on activities and outdoor exploration\, participants will investigate how beaks\, wings\, feet\, and feathers help birds find food\, fly\, stay safe\, and thrive in their habitats. \n\n\n\nCost: FREE\, but registration is required. \n\n\n\nRegister children for this class by filling out the form below. (Class is limited to 30 Children) \n\n\n\nPlease list an adult’s name and email\, then the total number of CHILDREN attending.  \n\n\n\nBe sure to select “7/11 Wild Hudson: Birds – Cascade Park” \n\n\n\nPLEASE ONLY REGISTER # OF CHILDREN ATTENDING \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n Name\n \n \n Email\n \n Number of Children Attending\n12345678910\n \n Choose Event\nSelect Event...7/11 Wild Hudson - Birds - Cascade Park \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession #3 – Insects & Spiders – Sat.\, August 1 – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10 \n\n\n\nDate: August 1\, 2026Location: Hudson Springs Park\, Galloway PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll dive into the magical world of insects and spiders!  They are arthropods just like shrimp\, crabs\, and lobsters.  We will learn about the main body parts of insects and spiders\, what they eat\, and where they can be found.  Through games\, crafts\, storytelling\, and science\, kids will explore how tiny animals keep our world going —and why they need our protection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our 2026 Best Friends: Hudson Garden Club and Western Reserve Racing.
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/wild-hudson-trees-at-cascade-park/
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SUMMARY:Kayak Class
DESCRIPTION:Hudson Springs Park\, 7095 Stow Road\, Hudson \n\n\n\nKayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Class Registration is Now Open! \n\n\n\nEntry level paddleboard and kayak classes will be offered on on two Saturdays in July\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at Hudson Springs Park. Experienced boarders & kayakers will also benefit. Safety training\, instruction & equipment will be provided by KSU RecWell Adventure Center. Two separate classes are: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSat.\, 7/18: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Kayaking lesson     \n\n\n\nOR Sat.\, 7/25: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Stand Up paddleboarding lesson \n\n\n\nParticipants must be age 8 or older. \n\n\n\nCost is $40 / person / class (plus taxes and fees). \n\n\n\nFriends of Hudson Parks (FOHP) members receive a 25% discount. \n\n\n\nFor Individual members\, discount applies just to the member. \n\n\n\nFor Family\, Benefactor\, and Champion level members\, the 25% discount applies to members and their immediate family. \n\n\n\nYou will need to set up a KSU RecWell Adventure Center account & sign a waiver to register for a class. \n\n\n\nTo register for a class and set up an account\, click HERE.\n\n\n\nPlease note: July 18 is KAYAKING only; July 25 is STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING only! \n\n\n\nIf you are a 2026 Friends of Hudson Parks member\, be sure to enter the promo code that was sent to you by email. The FOHP 25% discount of $10 per person will be removed from your subtotal. \n\n\n\nHope to see you on the water this summer! \n\n\n\nIf you are a member but did not receive the promo code\, please contact Becky Mooney at beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org. \n\n\n\nIf you are not a current FOHP member but are interested please JOIN HERE.
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/paddleboard-class/
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SUMMARY:Bat Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Join Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners\, Discover Bats Ohio and Wild Birds Unlimited\, as we monitor for bats using sound wave technology! \n\n\n\nLearn about these fascinating nocturnal creatures and their role in our ecosystem as we tune into their ultrasonic calls. \n\n\n\nProgram Information \n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, July 24\, 2026 \n\n\n\nTime: 7:30 – 9:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: May Pavilion\, Hudson Springs Park\, 7095 Stow Rd\, Hudson\, OH 44236 \n\n\n\nTo Register: SIGN UP HERE
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/bat-monitoring-program/
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SUMMARY:Paddleboard Class
DESCRIPTION:Hudson Springs Park\, 7095 Stow Road\, Hudson \n\n\n\nKayak and Stand-Up Paddleboard Class Registration is Now Open! \n\n\n\nEntry level paddleboard and kayak classes will be offered on ton two Saturdays in July\, 2026\, from 9 am until 12 noon at Hudson Springs Park. Experienced boarders & kayakers will also benefit. Safety training\, instruction & equipment will be provided by KSU RecWell Adventure Center. Two separate classes and times are: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSat.\, 7/18: 9 am – Noon – Kayaking lesson OR    \n\n\n\nSat.\, 7/25: 9 am – Noon – Stand Up paddleboarding lesson \n\n\n\nParticipants must be age 8 or older. \n\n\n\nCost is $40 / person / class (plus taxes and fees). \n\n\n\nFriends of Hudson Parks (FOHP) members receive a 25% discount. \n\n\n\nFor Individual members\, discount applies just to the member. \n\n\n\nFor Family\, Benefactor\, and Champion level members\, the 25% discount applies to members and their immediate family. (age 8 and older). \n\n\n\nYou will need to set up a KSU RecWell Adventure Center account & sign a waiver to register for a class. \n\n\n\nTo register for a class and set up an account\, click HERE.\n\n\n\nPlease note: July 18th is KAYAKING; July 25th is STAND UP PADDLEBOARDING only! \n\n\n\nIf you are a 2026 Friends of Hudson Parks member\, be sure to enter the promo code that was sent to you by email. The FOHP 25% discount of $10 per person will be removed from your subtotal. \n\n\n\nHope to see you on the water this summer! \n\n\n\nIf you are a member but did not receive the promo code\, please contact Becky Mooney at beckymooney@friendsofhudsonparks.org.  \n\n\n\nIf you are not a current FOHP member but are interested please JOIN HERE.
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/2023-kayak-stand-up-paddleboard-classes-2/
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SUMMARY:Wild Hudson: Session # 3 - Insects & Spiders
DESCRIPTION:FRIENDS OF HUDSON PARKS – 2026 SUMMER OUTDOOR EDUCATION SERIES \n\n\n\nWild Hudson: Summer Explorations in Nature – Mark your calendars \n\n\n\nWild Hudson is a hands-on\, science-focused program designed to get kids outside\, exploring\, & connecting with the natural world right in their own backyard. This is the FINAL of THREE classes in this summer series for 2026. \n\n\n\nTarget Age Range: Ages 4 – 10 years\, An adult must accompany their child participants. \n\n\n\nLed by Jonathan Shaw\, McDowell Elementary Teacher\, Dr. Anne Farley Schoeffler\, Seton School and local educators \n\n\n\nSession #3 – Insects & Spiders – Sat.\, August 1 – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10 \n\n\n\nProgram Information  \n\n\n\nSession Overview – Insects & Spiders at Hudson Springs Park\, Galloway Pavilion \n\n\n\nDate: August 1\, 2026Location: Hudson Springs Park\, Galloway PavilionTime: 10:00 – 11:30 AM \n\n\n\nIn this session\, we’ll dive into the magical world of insects and spiders!  They are arthropods just like shrimp\, crabs\, and lobsters.  We will learn about the main body parts of insects and spiders\, what they eat\, and where they can be found.  Through games\, crafts\, storytelling\, and science\, kids will explore how tiny animals keep our world going —and why they need our protection. \n\n\n\nCost: FREE\, but registration is required – REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 10 \n\n\n\nMeet by the restrooms in Hudson Springs Parking Lot. We will walk as a group to the Galloway Pavilion.
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/wild-hudson-owl-pellets-at-hudson-springs-park/
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SUMMARY:Pack The Pond
DESCRIPTION:Pack the Pond – Monday\, 8/3 \n\n\n\nPack the Pond is back this year\, Monday\, August 3\, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm at Hudson Springs Park. \n\n\n\nJoin the hundreds of families that attend Pack the Pond! Activities include free kayak\, canoe and paddleboard opportunities courtesy of Kent State University Department of Recreation and Wellness Services Adventure Center.  Because of strong demand\, we do ask that people interested in these free activities please pre-register directly with KSU RecWell using the following links: \n\n\n\n\nCanoes: HERE\n\n\n\nSingle Kayaks: HERE\n\n\n\nTandem Kayaks: HERE\n\n\n\nStand Up Paddleboards: HERE\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll also have information on geocaching by local experts “The Muddy Dawgs” and free hot dogs. \n\n\n\nWe are featuring the 14th annual Pack the Pond & Kayak Raffle; prizes are donated by our many outstanding and supportive Hudson merchants. Grand prize is a Quest Outlands 100 Kayak with Quest Chute Aluminum Kayak Paddle AND an Onyx Adult MoveVent Dynamic Nylon Life Vest. The grand prize drawing will be at 7:30pm\, at the boat launch ramp next to May Pavilion at Hudson Springs Park.  \n\n\n\nRaffle tickets can be purchased in advance online: HERE Tickets are $5 each or 5 tickets for $20.  \n\n\n\nClick HERE to print out information about the event. \n\n\n\n\nPurchase Raffle Tickets\n\n\n\n\nSee you there! \n\n\n\nRain date is Thursday\, August 6.
URL:https://friendsofhudsonparks.org/event/pack-the-pond/
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