2021 Living History Days
June 4th, 5th & 6th
The Crawford Park District and Col. Crawford’s Company invite you to come out and enjoy our annual Living History Days at Lowe-Volk Park.  Living History Days tells the story of the capture and death of Col. William Crawford at the end of the Revolutionary War in June, 1782.  Beginning Friday night at 8pm,  learn about the Native Americans who inhabited these lands. Saturday, June 5 from 9am to 4pm and Sunday, June 6 from 10 am to 4pm, watch the capture of Col. Crawford, visit a Native American camp, listen to our Native American Storyteller Shequonur, shop or simply walk the park's trails. Saturday night at 8pm, return for the Lantern Tour. Hear from the Native Americans. Learn how their lives changed with the arrival of the Europeans. It's truly an amazing evening.  Lowe Volk Park is located 3 miles north of Rt 30.  
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Crawford Park District
2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH  44827
419-683-9000
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Lowe-Volk Nature Center Hours:
Mon-Sat  8:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday  12:00pm - 4:00pm 

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Junior Naturalist Club 

Are you between the ages of 12 and 18?  If so, consider joining the Junior Naturalist Club with the Crawford Park District! This adventurous program is open to teens who have an interest in nature, wildlife careers, or are just interested in learning about the outdoors.  Our meetings will be held once a month on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 5pm, starting March 9th!  Topics depend on the interests of the participants, with a goal to learn about developing educational programs and learning about conservation, animal care, and natural history.  Hear guest speakers, go on field trips and have fun!  To apply, please download and fill out the application below and drop it off to Naturalist Abby at the Nature Center, or scan and email your completed application to aditomassi@crawfordparkdistrict.org. 
The Crawford Park District is pleased to announce the recent construction of A Sandstone Rockscape at Lowe-Volk Park.  The rockscape was designed and built by a group of volunteers commonly called, The Cabin Guys. Their name was assigned because the men built the Dapper Cabin at Colonel Crawford Schools.   The historic sandstone was donated by Chuck Kimerline of Bucyrus Road Materials and Nancy Everly of The Leesville Trading Post.  Since sandstone was previously quarried at Lowe-Volk Park, it was the perfect building material for the rockscape.

Forest Friends:
Pre-K Learning in Nature

Interaction with nature is essential in meeting the social, physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of children. Forest Friends combines early childhood and environmental education designed to:
● Foster curiosity
● Inspire confidence & independence
● Encourage problem solving & reflection
● Strengthen balance, coordination, & concentration
A typical session includes:
● Game or Animal encounter
● Introduction or review of new learning concepts
● Read aloud
● Hike & exploration of the woods, river, pond, or wetland
● Healthy snack
● Free play time & One-on-one work with teacher

  • This program incorporates outdoor learning with Ohio’s Early Learning & Development Standards, which focus on math, science, social studies, language & literacy as well as social/emotional & physical development. It is led by a licensed Pre-K teacher/naturalist.
  • Classes will be outside rain, snow, or shine, except in cases of severe weather. Learning sessions will be Wednesdays and Fridays with a morning session from 8:30-12 and an afternoon session from 1-4:30pm. Class sizes are limited to six students per session, and registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $100/month. This program is for 4- or 5-year-olds who will be starting Kindergarten in 2022. Due to limited availability, registration forms and September’s payment must be submitted in-person at Lowe-Volk Nature Center to secure a child’s participation in this program. For more information, call the Nature Center at 419-683-9000.
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Become a Friend of the Crawford Park District!

Friends of the CPD are dedicated to helping the Crawford Park District achieve its goals of continuing nature conservation and education in Crawford County.  Financial contributions by our Friends members helped build the Lowe-Volk Nature Center, preserve over 300 acres of parks, support community nature programs and develop an Astronomy Club!  The groups we serve in our community include day cares, public & private schools, home-school groups, assisted living centers, 4-H and Scout clubs, civic clubs and more!  Crawford Park District oversees the care and continued development of 6 public parks and nature preserves in Crawford County.  We appreciate your continued support and welcome you as a Friend of the CPD!  Please click on the DONATE tab to give!  Thank you for your generosity!

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