Dike 14 Events

2004

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 -9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO DIKE 14, LECTURE & TOUR
by Ginny Aveni, Laura Gooch, Julie West and Nancy King Smith
Meet at SHAKER LAKES NATURE CENTER
By reservation only. Call SLNC at 216-321-5935 x226

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2004 - 8 a.m. to 12 NOON *
BIRD WALKS & IBA CEREMONY at DIKE 14
sponsored by the DIKE 14 EEC**
Everyone is welcome. No pre-registration.
Assemble at gate to Dike 14, just east of boat ramps at Gordon State Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult on bird walks. "Release waivers" must be signed prior to start time of walks. Please arrive at 8:00 AM to be ready for first walk.
Rain or shine.
Bird Walk: 8:30 a.m. start time
IBA Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. - Dedication of Dike 14 as an Audubon Important Bird Area (Dike 14-Doan Brook IBA)
Refreshments: Lite refreshments following the ceremony
Bird Walk: 10:30 a.m. or following the ceremony and refreshments


* Volunteers are needed to help with sign-in process and refreshments. Let us know if you'd like to help. Contact Barbara Martin at barbaramartin2001@juno.com

** The Dike 14 EEC (Environmental Education Collaborative) includes the leadership of Earth Day Coalition, Cleveland Metroparks, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association, The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Lake Erie Nature and Science Center, Audubon Ohio, and The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The goal of this unique collaborative is "to provide exemplary multi-interdisciplinary environmental education for students, teachers and families, and to promote environmental stewardship of Dike 14." The Dike 14 EEC began monthly meetings in November 2002.