Lowe-Volk Nature Center
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Upcoming Programs/EventsGray Treefrog Survey
Tuesday, September 18 6pm Carpenter’s Bottom Gray Treefrogs fill late spring/early summer with their melodic trills. They are also great wildlife ambassadors! Come learn about treefrogs and the survey work to sample for these masters of camouflage. Join Josh and Junior Naturalists Alison Longwell and Alex Lawson to take part in checking PVC retreats utilized by treefrogs. Puppet Pals: Magical Monarchs Thursday, September 20 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Friday, September 21 11am Lowe-Volk Park The caterpillar does not know why, but she’s “Gotta Go, Gotta Go, Gotta Go to Mexico!” Follow the adventures of a Monarch as she goes through her various stages of life, all the while meeting different animals on her journey to Mexico. Puppet show will include a kids’ activity. For kids ages 3-7 and their parents. Animals of Halloween: Snakes Saturday, September 22 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Halloween is a time for “Spooky” or “Scary” animals! The snake has been labeled as one of those misunderstood “monsters”. Join Abby to learn about the folklore that causes snakes to be used during Halloween and how we can combat the myths! We encourage people with phobias to come and learn and experience a live snake to overcome their fears! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, September 22 8pm Lowe-Volk Park 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. Targets for the fall months will include: Saturn, Mars, M-32 (an elliptical galaxy), and NGC-869 (a double cluster). The universe is an astronomical sight! Pickin’ Pawpaws Sunday, September 23 1pm Carpenter’s Bottom Pawpaws are the largest edible tree fruit native to the United States. Join Josh and Lisa for a walk through Carpenter’s Bottom looking for these custard like fruits. We will even sample our harvest. Fall Wildflowers Sunday, September 23 3pm 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. Meet Warren Uxley at the Salem Prairie. Canoeing Tuesday, September 25 6pm Amann Reservoir Join Josh and Lisa for an evening paddle around the Amann Reservoir (4977 State Route 309 Galion). After a lesson on some canoeing basics and safety, we will take to the water! Pre-registration is required by September 24. Barb Dolch Memorial Bikeway Kick-off Saturday, September 29 9am Meet at Lowe-Volk Park Help 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. For those not wishing to ride the whole route, a pick-up is scheduled at the New Winchester Golf Course. Bring your family, bring your bikes, and enjoy the ride! A rain date for October 6. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, September 29 8pm Lowe-Volk Park 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. Targets for the fall months will include: Saturn, Mars, M-32 (an elliptical galaxy), and NGC-869 (a double cluster). The universe is an astronomical sight! Seccaium Park: Memories/Memorabilia Sunday, September 30, 2PM Ed and Dee Ann Speece's 1727 SR 19 If you have stories to tell, pictures to share, or you just want to learn about the former Secciaum Park, then plan to attend this special program. Secciaum Park was Crawford County's very own amusement park from 1899 until 1948. Ed and Dee Ann Speece own the property where the park was located. They have invited us to their picnic shelter on their pond to share information and to view some of Seccaium Park's remnants. Fall Nature Craft Tuesday, October 2 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Make your own wooden slab pumpkin. Enjoy painting, drilling a hole for a stem, and decorating your own piece of fall décor. Take a nature walk to find your wooden stem, acorns, or other embellishments to add to your craft. The program is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is required by October 1. Homeschool in Nature: Habitracks Thursday, October 4 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Animals need 4 main things to survive. Can you find all the requirements by reading the map? Classes are limited to 20 students per session. Please call the Park District to reserve a spot for your 5-12 year old by October 3. Canoeing Thursday, October 4 6pm Pines Reservoir Join Lisa and Josh for a fall, evening paddle around Pines Reservoir. Learn some canoeing basics and take to the water and enjoy the trees in their fall colors! Pre-registration is required by October 3. Document Shredding Saturday, October 6 10am-2pm Lowe-Volk Park MARCA Industries of Marion will bring their mobile document shredder to Lowe-Volk Park to assist you in safely and securely destroying your documents. Not only does shredding documents put your mind at ease, it is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and keep paper out of landfills. It’s a win-win for you and the Earth! Sweetgum: The Star of Lowe-Volk Monday, October 8 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Lloyd Volk planted trees on his farm prior to donating it to the Park District, and Sweetgum was a favorite! Joy Etter-Link will have amazing facts and a fun craft as you explore the tree with the star-shaped leaves. For kids up to grade 5 accompanied by an adult. Archery Pumpkin Shoot Wednesday, October 10 5:30pm Unger Park You may have been to one of our past archery programs, but this one will be like none other! Join Lisa and Abby for an evening archery pumpkin shoot that will test your skills as the “targets” get smaller and smaller. All equipment will be provided. Seed Collection Saturday, October 13 1pm Unger Park Come and help the Park District continue its mission of fostering the use of native plants in our environment by collecting native plant seed. All equipment will be provided. Meet Warren Uxley at Unger Park. Animals of Halloween: Spiders Saturday, October 13 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Halloween is a time for “Spooky” or “Scary” animals! The spider has been labeled as one of those misunderstood “monsters”. Join Abby to learn about the myths and folklore that causes spiders to be used during Halloween and how we can combat the myths! We encourage people with phobias to come and learn and experience a live spider to overcome their fears! Wild Wednesday Wednesday, October 17 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to the Nature Center and enjoy an hour of nature exploration! Program topics will vary and may include a story, short hike, craft, or a visit from an animal. For pre-schoolers and their parents. Come dressed for the weather. Halloween Family Fun Night Saturday, October 20 6-9pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to Lowe-Volk Park and celebrate with a night filled with fall fun! Dress in your Halloween costume or just come to enjoy the activities. There will be a bonfire, face painting, nature art, wagon rides, and a treat bag for kids. Bring a flashlight and go on a guided night hike through the haunted woods or go on a self-guided clue hike around the grass mounds. Bring the whole family! Leaf Decoupage Tuesday October 23 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Candy Yocum is back for a fall leaf and wood craft. Pick your favorite leaf and press it ahead of time for this activity or use one we have collected. You will paint your 6”x6” wood with a color of your choice and then decoupage a leaf onto it. The class is limited to 30 participants ages 8 and up. Please call the Park District to reserve a spot by October 22. Toddler Trot: Lookin’ at Leaves Thursday, October 25 5:30pm Sears Woods Sears Woods is a great place to explore, especially when it comes to leaves! Join Josh and McKinley as they trot the trail, using leaves to match shapes and colors, compare sizes, and count. For kids not quite in school and younger. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, October 27 7pm Lowe-Volk Park 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. Targets for the fall months will include: Saturn, Mars, M-32 (an elliptical galaxy), and NGC-869 (a double cluster). The universe is an astronomical sight! Homeschool in Nature: Aves Thursday, November 1 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park No, I don’t mean avenues. We are learning about birds this month. A pelican can hold over 2 gallons of water in its bill! What other fun bird beak and bill facts will you learn? Classes are limited to 20 students per session. Please call the Park District to reserve a spot for your 5-12 year old by October 31. Saw-Whet Owls Friday, November 2 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Secretive and nocturnal, Saw-whets are Ohio’s smallest owl. With a handful of nesting records in Ohio, Saw-whets breed mostly in northern boreal forests, with some venturing south in the fall and winter months. Bird bander Bob Placier will bring his mist nets back to Lowe-Volk to gather data on these diminutive owls. A PowerPoint presentation will be followed by checks of the mist nets in the hopes of catching a few of these nocturnal flyers. Between net checks, there will be a craft and campfire to enjoy the fall evening. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! Fun for the whole family! Fall Bird Banding Saturday, November 3 8am-12pm Lowe-Volk Park Fall bird banding gives us insight into bird populations that remain in or come to Crawford County for the winter. Bob Placier will have his nets open and traps set to see who is hanging around this time of year. Fun for all ages! Retirement Open House Saturday, November 3 11am-1pm Lowe-Volk Park Bill’s official last day with the CPD is October 31. Come to the Nature Center to celebrate and honor the legacy he has left, not just for the Park District, but for the citizens of Crawford County and beyond. Toddler Trot: Talkin’ Turkeys Thursday, November 8 5pm Lowe-Volk Park Tis the season for turkeys! Bring your toddler and join Josh and McKinley to learn about our bird of Thanksgiving. A fun craft and game will keep our little turkeys struttin’! For kids not quite in school and younger. Movie in the Park Sunday, November 11 2pm Lowe-Volk Park We took the summer off, hoping you would go outside more. With the colder weather coming, it’s time to start “Movie in the Park” again! We’ll provide the movie, popcorn, and additional activity. You are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket to sit on. Wild Wednesday Wednesday, November 14 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to the Nature Center and enjoy an hour of nature exploration! Program topics will vary and may include a story, short hike, craft, or a visit from an animal. For pre-schoolers and their parents. Come dressed for the weather. Nature Hike: Cooperrider Bog Saturday, November 17 9am Cooperrider-Kent Bog SNP The sphagnum bog is a rare occurrence in Ohio and Cooperrider is the best. Gray Birch and Tamarack trees are abundant here. Meet Warren Uxley at the Lowe-Volk parking lot to caravan for the 1.5 hour drive. Animals of Halloween: Bats Saturday, November 17 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Halloween is a time for “Spooky” or “Scary” animals! The bat has been labeled as one of those misunderstood “monsters”. Join Abby to learn about the folklore that cause bats to be used during Halloween and how we can combat the myths! We encourage people with phobias to come and learn about our native bats and their behavior to overcome their fears! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, November 24 6pm Lowe-Volk Park 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. Targets for the fall months will include: Saturn, Mars, M-32 (an elliptical galaxy), and NGC-869 (a double cluster). The universe is an astronomical sight! |
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