It’s no fooling that Cleveland Metroparks offers plenty of nature-themed activities the first week of April at reservations throughout the area:

North Chagrin Nature Center, Mayfield Heights — April 1, 8-10 a.m., Sunday Bird Walk; April 1, 2:30-4 p.m., Bioblitz hike; April 2, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening of Bruce Mack photography exhibit daily through April 29. Call (440) 473-3370.

CanalWay Center, Cuyahoga Heights — April 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., opening of Tim Haviland metal sculpture exhibit daily through April 30; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., hunt for signs of spring. Call (216) 206-1000.

Garfield Park Nature Center, Garfield Heights — April 1, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., hunt the nature center for eggs of all shapes and sizes daily through April 30; April 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m., children ages 6-12 learn to make jump ropes from plastic grocery bags and markers. Call (216) 341-3152.

Rocky River Nature Center, North Olmsted — April 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Digital Scavenger Hunt for older children and adults to find and photograph nature items. Call (440) 734-6660.

Visit clevelandmetroparks.com for program information.

