Webpage Programs May-August 2015
Webpage Programs May-August 2015
Webpage Programs May-August 2015
May-August
All programs require registration and may be cancelled due to low registration numbers or extreme weather
conditions. To register for a program visit our webpage www.lovemyparks.com or call 419-334-4495.
Nature Camp
July 14-17
9:00am-3:00pm
s
e
i
v
o
M
in
rk
the Pa
Senior Strolls
For seniors who want a little bit of
exercise and a little bit of nature, join us
as we walk the trails, learning as we go.(lr)
Tuesday, May 26; 9AM-10AM
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Tuesday, June 30; 9AM-10AM
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Wednesday, July 22; 6PM-7PM
White Star Park; Trail by the Tracks
Saturday, August 1; 8AM-9AM
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Full Moon
Canoe Floats
June 1 & 2; 8:00-11:00pm
July 1 & 2; 8:00-11:00pm
August 28 & 29; 7:30-10:30pm
Meet at Countryside Park: Main Office
Experience Green Creek by the light of the full
moon. Must be 18 or over. Must have a partner
to register. Registration is required by calling
419-334-4495. Online registration is NOT
available for this program. (tk)
Amphibian Survey
Thursday, May 28; 6:00-7:30pm
Shelley Wetland
Meet at Tea Kaufman Homestead
Explore the wetland habitats at Tea Kaufman and
Shelley Wetland for frogs and toads. Learn how to
identify different species and to conduct your own
amphibian survey at home. (dh)
Hands-on Science: Fish Trap Survey
Saturday, June 6; 4:00-5:00pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
See May 16. (tk)
Hike The Bike
Monday June 8; 4:30-6:00pm
North Coast Inland Trail-Biggs Kettner Park
See May 11. (dh)
Tom Sawyer Days
Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23 and 30; 2:00-4:00pm
Creek Bend Farm; Wilson Nature Center
Each week we will read a chapter from the book
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, then we will relive that
experience through a hands-on activity. Attendance at
all four sessions will give you the best experience. For
ages 6 to 12 years. (lr)
Wander A New Park
Friday June 12; 6:30-8:00pm
Sugar Creek Reserve
Meet in the parking lot of Schedel Arboretum to
caravan to our newest park. Well explain the history
of this park as we wander through the riparian
corridor. Hiking trails are not established, please wear
pants, long sleeves & sturdy shoes. Insect repellent is
suggested. (dh)
Breakfast & Book: A Sand County Almanac
Monday, June 15; 8:00-9:30am
White Star Park: Log Cabin
Enjoy preparing breakfast over the wood cook stove
and discuss a chapter in the book A Sand County
Almanac. (lr)
Stream Quality Monitoring
Thursday, June 18; 6:30-8:30pm
Wolf Creek Park: Canoe Launch
An important indicator of our environments health is
water quality, which can be determined by surveying
the creatures that live in the river. We will be walking
into the Sandusky River, dress to get wet. No opentoed shoes. A change of clothes and a towel are
suggested. (dh)
Fishing Fun
Friday, June 19; 10:00-11:00am
Decoy Marsh
Relax with a morning of fishing. We will show you
the basics. All equipment provided. (lr)
Beach Party
July 9; 2:00-6:00pm
White Star Park: Quarry
Great American
Backyard Campout
Friday, June 27; 7:00pm
to
Saturday, June 28; 9:00am
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Enjoy an evening of camping on the front
lawn of the Wilson Nature Center. We
will have activities throughout the evening
(including the Movie in the Park), a campfire,
and more. Please bring your own tent and
camping gear. The Wilson Nature Center
will be open all night! (dn)
Prairie Palooza
Friday, August 7; 8:00-10:00am
White Star Park: Trail by the Tracks
Wonder why those tall grass-looking plants are so
important? Join us for a walk through prairie habitat
to learn more about how it is managed and who lives
here. (dh)
Hike The Bike
Monday, August 10; 4:30-6:00pm
North Coast Inland Trail-Walter Avenue
See May 11. (dh)
Fishing Fun
Tuesday, August 11; 10:00-11:00am
Raccoon Creek Reservoir, Clyde
See June 19. (lr)
Candle Making
Thurdsay, August 13; 6:00-7:00pm
White Star Park: Log Cabin
Learn the lost art of making candles over an open
fire. All supplies provided. (lr)
Canoeing 101
Monday, August 17 - Thursday, August 20
6:00-8:00pm
White Star Park: Quarry
This is your chance to learn how to canoe during this
4 night class. We provide the canoes, paddles & life
jackets. We will use the shallow entrance of the beach
for easier entrance in & out of the canoes. Learn
parts of a canoe, proper use of paddles, agility, safety,
including a tip test, and fun games. Please bring a
change of clothes, bathing suits, towels & shoes that
can get wet. Must be at least 12 years old. (dh)
Arachnology!
Friday, August 21; 5:30pm-7:30pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Yep, its all about spiders!! Learn basic spider info,
what kinds are found in Ohio as well as their life
histories. Be prepared to walk the trails as we catch
and release spiders for a close-up look! (dh)
Monarch Tagging
Sunday, August 30; 1:00-3:00pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Monarchs are starting their journey south. Help
collect, tag and release these marathon travelers. (tk)
Terrific Turtles
Monday, May 11; 4:00-5:00pm
White Star Park: Doug Haubert Wetland
Discover where turtles live, what they eat and so much
more as we walk the trails looking for turtles in the
wetlands. (lr)
Un-natural Hike
Friday, May 1; 6:00-7:00pm
Creek Bend Farm
There are natural things and there are un-natural
things in nature, but did you know they can be the
same? Join us for this fun and interesting hike. (lr)
BUGS!
Wednesday, June 24; 4:30-5:30pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Join us as we go on a bug hunt and learn about these
little creatures. Bring your own bug box and net or
borrow ours. (lr)
Fantastic Fireflies
Tuesday, July 21; 8:00-9:00pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Bring a net and bug box or use one of ours as we
walk the trail in search of fireflies. (lr)
Creek Crawl
Sunday, August 9; 6:30-7:30pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Dress to get wet as we explore the creek and the
critters that live there. (lr)
Night Adventure
Tuesday, July 21; 8:00-9:00pm;
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Adventure out at sunset to see what kinds of critters
we can find! (dn)
Monarch Magic
Sunday, August 9; 6:30-7:30pm
Creek Bend Farm: Wilson Nature Center
Learn about the life cycle and struggle for survival of
the Monarch butterfly. We will observe their different
life stages and show you how to help these beautiful
butterflies. (dh)