Decorated Trees of RHP, 2021
NEW for 2021 - The MEMORY TREE
FoCH is sponsoring a Memory Tree near The Lodge. Everyone visiting the park between November 30 and December 21 is invited to add an ornament in commemoration of a person or a cherished memory.
Ornaments must be wildlife-friendly: nothing a bird or furry friend would mistake for real food or nesting materials. Avoid Styrofoam, faux berries, glitter, foil tinsel, long strings and ribbons. No breakable glass. Any painting of ornaments must be non-toxic. Avoid using food (i.e. pasta) and paper ornament decorations, as they will not withstand inclement weather. No ornaments with inappropriate wording or symbols. We suggest wiring your ornament to the tree branch so that it will not blow off in a high wind.
Any ornaments you wish to keep can be retrieved the week of December 27 (FoCH will be taking down the trees after that)
FoCH is sponsoring a Memory Tree near The Lodge. Everyone visiting the park between November 30 and December 21 is invited to add an ornament in commemoration of a person or a cherished memory.
Ornaments must be wildlife-friendly: nothing a bird or furry friend would mistake for real food or nesting materials. Avoid Styrofoam, faux berries, glitter, foil tinsel, long strings and ribbons. No breakable glass. Any painting of ornaments must be non-toxic. Avoid using food (i.e. pasta) and paper ornament decorations, as they will not withstand inclement weather. No ornaments with inappropriate wording or symbols. We suggest wiring your ornament to the tree branch so that it will not blow off in a high wind.
Any ornaments you wish to keep can be retrieved the week of December 27 (FoCH will be taking down the trees after that)
FoCH is very grateful for each of our generous tree sponsors!
FoCH Memory Tree sponsored by Donna Spiegler
Girl Scout Troops 70511 and 70572 of Strongsville, Ohio
Jo Ann Colwell & Joanie Gottschling
Don & Cheryl Laubacher
Luther's Farm Market
Sandy & Pat Norris
Ohio Horseman's Council
The Spindel Family
The Valentine Family
FoCH Memory Tree sponsored by Donna Spiegler
Girl Scout Troops 70511 and 70572 of Strongsville, Ohio
Jo Ann Colwell & Joanie Gottschling
Don & Cheryl Laubacher
Luther's Farm Market
Sandy & Pat Norris
Ohio Horseman's Council
The Spindel Family
The Valentine Family
Christmas Trees of RHP 2020
Spindel Family tree- located at Far Away Pines Meadow.
Ohio Horseman's Council tree - located by the Summer Barn
Patriotic tree by Sandy Norris and Clive Fetzer at Garfield Hall
" Feed the Animals, Feed the World" by Luther Farms. At North House.
Drockton Family Tree at The Seely Cabin site
"Cringle Tree" by Corey Ringle and John Cross at Storybook Trail and Gemini Road.
FoCH Tree at Kirby's Mill
Our generous sponsors!
Tree Prep site 1. By Friends of Crowell Hilaka
Tree Prep - site 2 . By Ohio Horseman's Council, Summit County Chapter
This year, due to the pandemic, FoCH had decided to move its annual Winter Wonders event from Gund Hall to the southwest portion of the park. A surge in COVID-19 cases forced us to cancel the December 5 event, but we were still able to provide some unbridled joy and holiday spirit at Ohio's Hidden Treasure ™ Richfield Heritage Preserve by bringing in and decorating a number of evergreen trees – all of which were generously donated by Chuck and Kathy Rankin, whose support of FoCH throughout the years is appreciated beyond words. In front of each tree is a charming handwritten chalkboard sign acknowledging its sponsor. The impressive tree by Kirby’s Mill was sponsored and decorated by FoCH. It’s festively trimmed with hand tied buffalo plaid garland, snowflakes, pinecones as well as red and white ornaments.
The other trees, which have been cleverly decorated by local businesses as well as partners and friends of RHP, are located along the routes for FoCH’s unique self-guided “Trails & Trivia” hikes—which are offered now until December 31—over approximately six miles of scenic nature trails at RHP. During these hikes, participants will learn more about the park’s fascinating history through an intriguing list of trivia questions—the answers to which can be discovered as they travel the trails. There are 5 separate loops and a bonus loop which can be completed in a single day or over multiple days. Selfies can be taken along the way and shared on Facebook with #TrailsAndTrivia. All participants need to adhere to park rules and hours as well as follow all pandemic safety protocols. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany hikers. Maps, along with the trivia questions, may be accessed online at www.friendsofcrowellhilaka.org/2020winterwonders and on the FoCH Facebook page.
Hikers who successfully complete all trails will be recognized with a special participation gift. In addition, there will be a drawing for some great prizes.
The other trees, which have been cleverly decorated by local businesses as well as partners and friends of RHP, are located along the routes for FoCH’s unique self-guided “Trails & Trivia” hikes—which are offered now until December 31—over approximately six miles of scenic nature trails at RHP. During these hikes, participants will learn more about the park’s fascinating history through an intriguing list of trivia questions—the answers to which can be discovered as they travel the trails. There are 5 separate loops and a bonus loop which can be completed in a single day or over multiple days. Selfies can be taken along the way and shared on Facebook with #TrailsAndTrivia. All participants need to adhere to park rules and hours as well as follow all pandemic safety protocols. Leashed dogs are welcome to accompany hikers. Maps, along with the trivia questions, may be accessed online at www.friendsofcrowellhilaka.org/2020winterwonders and on the FoCH Facebook page.
Hikers who successfully complete all trails will be recognized with a special participation gift. In addition, there will be a drawing for some great prizes.
Tree Prep - site 5. By Luther Farms
Tree Locations
1 Kirby's Mill - sponsored by Friends of Crowell Hilaka
2 Summer Barn - sponsored by Ohio Horseman's Council - Summit County Chapter
3 Storybook Trail by Gemini Rd - sponsored by the Cringles
4 Far Away Pines -sponsored by the Spindel Family
5 North House - sponsored by Luther Farms
6 Seely Cabin site - sponsored by the Drockton Family
7 Garfield Hall - sponsored by Sandy Norris and Clive Fetzer
1 Kirby's Mill - sponsored by Friends of Crowell Hilaka
2 Summer Barn - sponsored by Ohio Horseman's Council - Summit County Chapter
3 Storybook Trail by Gemini Rd - sponsored by the Cringles
4 Far Away Pines -sponsored by the Spindel Family
5 North House - sponsored by Luther Farms
6 Seely Cabin site - sponsored by the Drockton Family
7 Garfield Hall - sponsored by Sandy Norris and Clive Fetzer
Trees were displayed from November 30 - December 6