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Lowe-Volk Nature Center
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2401 SR 598 Crestline, Oh 44827 419-683-9000 Lowe-Volk Nature Center Hours: Mon-Thurs:8:00am - 5:00pm Fri-Sat:8:00am-4:00pm Sun: Noon - 4:00pm |
Look What's Happening at the CPD!!!
Program Rescheduled - Barb Dolch Memorial Bikeway Ride Saturday, October 5 9am Meet at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Help the Crawford Park District memorialize the life of Barb Dolch by riding the bikeway named in her honor. Bike enthusiast Matt Echelberry will lead the 30-mile ride that traverses the eastern portion of Crawford County. Beginning at Lowe-Volk Park, the bikeway travels through farmland, along wooded river corridors, and through Galion and Crestline. There will be places along the way for breaks and water refilling. Bring your family, bring your bikes, and enjoy the ride! Bows, BB’s, and Kids Saturday, September 21 10am Crawford County Conservation League, 3477 State Route 98, Bucyrus The Crawford Park District is partnering with the Crawford County Conservation League to get kids acquainted with shooting sports and fishing. During this free event, participants will have the opportunity to shoot archery, BB guns, .22 rifles, and try their hand at fishing. All equipment will be provided. For kids ages 5-15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is sponsored by: Friends of the Crawford Park District, Windy Ridge Pheasant Farm, and Ohio Division of Wildlife. The Crawford County Conservation League is located at 3477 State Route 98, east of Bucyrus. *DATE CHANGE* Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, September 21 7:30pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Join members of the Crawford Park Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Some of the targets for fall are: *Jupiter - and its moons can be seen using binoculars *Saturn - if you haven’t viewed the rings of Saturn, it is a view that few forget! *m-13 - is a globular cluster found in Hercules *Double Stars - 2 stars very close together *Exploded Stars - with a ring of debris *m-31 - also known as Andromeda Galaxy is 2.5 million light years away. It’s the largest galaxy in our local group. *Moon - with the days getting shorter, it’s a good cycle to view the new moon. *Milky Way - we have a great view of the Milky Way galaxy from the park. Don’t forget - you can bring binoculars! Pickin’ Pawpaws Sunday, September 22 1pm Sears Woods State Nature Preserve, 1486 Mt. Zion Rd. Pawpaws are the largest edible tree fruit native to the United States. Join Crawford Park District Naturalists Josh and Lisa for a walk through Sears Woods looking for this custard like fruits. Wear your hiking shoes; it’s a moderate hike to get to the Pawpaw patch. We will even sample our harvest. Sears Woods is located west of Bucyrus on Mt. Zion Road. Fall Wildflowers Sunday, September 22 3pm Salem Prairie, Intersection of Lower Leesville Rd. and Parcher Rd. Join Crawford Park District Naturalist, Warren Uxley for a look at the fall wildflowers of Salem Prairie. Late September is a time of transition; most plant species have become dormant in preparation for winter. Many wildflowers choose this time of the year to display their brilliance. Learn the late season wildflowers and their flowering ecology. Book Club Tuesday, September 24 6:30pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Do you love nature and also love to read? With the abundance of books available for nature lovers, sometimes it is hard to choose the next great book to read. Join the Crawford Park District’s Book Club and we will figure it out together! Pre- Registration is recommended as the club will be limited to 15 members. So come armed with your favorite book about nature or a nature centered book you want to read and be ready to make your case to the club! Program Rescheduled - Barb Dolch Memorial Bikeway Ride Saturday, October 5 9am Meet at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Help the Crawford Park District memorialize the life of Barb Dolch by riding the bikeway named in her honor. Bike enthusiast Matt Echelberry will lead the 30-mile ride that traverses the eastern portion of Crawford County. Beginning at Lowe-Volk Park, the bikeway travels through farmland, along wooded river corridors, and through Galion and Crestline. There will be places along the way for breaks and water refilling. Bring your family, bring your bikes, and enjoy the ride! Junior Naturalist ClubConsider joining the new and improved Junior Naturalist Club with the Crawford Park District! Open to anyone age 12-18 who has an interest in nature or animal related careers, or just want to spend time learning about nature with a group of young professionals. Our meetings will be held once a month on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 5pm, starting March 9th! The meeting topics will depend on the interests of the participants, but we hope to learn about conducting educational programming, conservation, animal care, and natural history. As well as having guest speakers and field trips. To apply, please download and fill out the application below and drop it off to Naturalist Abby at the front desk of the Nature Center or scan it and email her at aditomassi@crawfordparkdistrict.org.
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