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Upcoming Programs/Events
Living History Days
Saturday, June 3 9am-4pm Saturday, June 3 8pm-10pm Sunday, June 4 10am-4pm Programs by Colonel Crawford’s Company Various Vendors, Demonstrators, and Food Concessions. Saturday, June 3 9:00am — Opening Ceremony: Flag Raising by Local Scouts; Star Spangled Banner 10:00am — Shequonur, Traditional Shawnee Storyteller (Nature Center) 11:00am — Reenactment: Capture of Colonel Crawford Following Reenactment: Historical Bus Tour to Colonel Crawford Burn Site 1:00pm — Lou Tommelleo: Simon Girty (Nature Center) 2:00pm — Children’s Plant and Nature Walk (Meet near flagpole) 3:00pm — Reenactment: Capture of Colonel Crawford 8pm to 10:00pm — Lantern Tour: Native American Life (Meet at beginning of woodland boardwalk) Sunday, June 4 Same schedule beginning at 10:00am except for Lantern Tour. Youth Fishing Derby Saturday, June 10 9am-11am Lowe-Volk Park Join volunteer, Rob Farson, for a great morning of fishing. Kids who are between 5 and 12 years old can enjoy this outdoor activity at the Lowe-Volk Park pond. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and more. Must provide own fishing pole, bait, and tackle. Make it a family event! Recycling at the Nature Center Saturday, June 10 9am-Noon Lowe-Volk Park Here is what you can bring: #1 & #2 plastics, glass, paper products & cardboard, steel & aluminum cans, CFL bulbs, batteries, old eye glasses, cell phones, tablets, and laptops. NO OTHER ELECTRONICS, MONITORS, ETC. WILL BE ACCEPTED! Daughmer Teasel Pull Saturday, June 10 10am Daughmer Savannah Control of invasive plants is important to our native plants. Eradication efforts of teasel at Daughmer have proved to improve its pristine ecosystem. Join members of ONAPA to pull/dig teasel out of existence! Seining in the River Thursday, June 15 6pm Lowe-Volk Park The Sandusky River is home to vertebrates along with many macroinvertebrates such as aquatic insects and leeches. Come out and participate in a stream study where we will use seines and aquatic nets to scoop out the critters. We’ll take a closer look and investigate who inhabits the river. We will be in the water so wear water shoes or boots. All ages are welcome. Canoeing Tuesday, June 20 6:30pm Neff Reservoir Join Lisa and Josh for an evening paddle around the Neff Reservoir. Learn some canoeing basics and take to the water! Pre-registration is required before June 19. Ferns of Lowe-Volk Park Wednesday, June 21 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Crawford County has a unique mixture of fern species, and Lowe-Volk Park is a fern hotbed. Join Steve McKee, retired director of the Richland County Park District, to discover the diversity of your park’s ferns. Purple Martins Thursday, June 22 7pm Unger Park The Purple Martin colony at Unger Park is a full blown success! Join Warren Uxley as he lowers the colony and we register the achievements for the year 2017. Meet Warren at the Unger parking lot. Mud Day Saturday, June 24 11am-1pm Lowe-Volk Park Current science points to many positive attributes of playing in the dirt. Why not help the CPD celebrate International Mud Day! There will be opportunities to just get your toes or hands muddy…or to get completely covered in mud! Jefferson Twp. Fire Dept will be on hand to give you a rinse. Fun for the whole family! Solar Eclipse Safety Program Saturday, June 24 8pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to receive your pair of solar safety glasses for the August 21 Solar Eclipse. Stay for the Night Sky Program! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, June 24 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Join members of the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Sky targets for the summer include our largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or allow the volunteers to assist you with those provided. It is a spectacular universe! Jumping Jellyfish! Monday, June 26 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Most people think of jellyfish as an ocean creature, but you actually don’t have to travel far to find them. Many people don’t know that we have jellyfish right here in Ohio! Join Mandi Fruth to learn more about this interesting creature and for a fun jellyfish themed story, song and craft. For pre-k through 2nd grade. Recycling at the Nature Center Saturday, July 8 9am-Noon Lowe-Volk Park Here is what you can bring: #1 & #2 plastics, glass, paper products & cardboard, steel & aluminum cans, CFL bulbs, batteries, old eye glasses, cell phones, tablets, and laptops. NO OTHER ELECTRONICS, MONITORS, ETC. WILL BE ACCEPTED! Daughmer Teasel Pull Saturday, June 10 10am Daughmer Savannah Control of invasive plants is important to our native plants. Eradication efforts of teasel at Daughmer have proved to improve its pristine ecosystem. Join members of ONAPA to pull/dig teasel out of existence! Tellin’ Tales and Leesville History: Crawford County Springs and Wells Saturday, July 8 2pm Lowe-Volk Park This gathering is organized to share information about local history. The availability of groundwater has always been a concern to Crawford County residents. From prehistoric inhabitants to citizens of today, potable water sources have affected suitable living space. Whether it be the more famous Sulphur Springs and Knisley Springs or the spring on a grandparent’s farm, important history is sure to bubble up and be shared. Hand dug wells, drilled wells, dry wells and the interesting tales of water witching are a few of the topics that will come to play in this "deep" discussion. Bring your stories and photos to share. Archery Wednesday, July 12 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Whether for sport, food, or fun, archery is a great outdoor activity that gets us away from the hustle and gadgets of life, allowing us to focus on one thing: hitting the target. Join Josh and Lisa for an evening archery shoot that will include an introduction to archery safety and basics. All equipment will be provided. Animal Extravaganza Saturday, July 15 12pm-3pm Lowe-Volk Park Animal lovers are in for a treat! Come to experience snakes, salamanders, turtles, and much more. Various pet owners will be on hand to answer your questions and to allow you to "hold and touch" when appropriate. Animals will be on display so that you can get up-close and personal. A great family event! Food concessions will be available. Canoeing Tuesday, July 18 6:30pm Pines Reservoir Join Lisa and Josh for an evening paddle around the Pines Reservoir. Learn some canoeing basics and take to the water! Pre-registration is required before July 17. Moths & More! Friday, July 21 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Moths are vital links in our ecosystems. Join Josh for this evening program on this diverse group of mostly nocturnal fliers. We’ll have a light set up to attract the moths and also take some short night hikes to discover other nocturnal animals. Fun for the whole family! Solar Eclipse Safety Program Saturday, July 22 8pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to receive your pair of solar safety glasses for the August 21 Solar Eclipse. Stay for the Night Sky Program! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, July 22 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Join members of the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Sky targets for the summer include our largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or allow the volunteers to assist you with those provided. It is a spectacular universe! Let the Sunshine in! Monday, July 24 6pm Lowe-Volk Park We all enjoy the warmth of a nice cloudless sky, but did you know that sunlight is more than a perk of a pretty day? Sunlight is essential to most life on Earth, and without it our planet would be a very different place. Join Mandi Fruth for a look at this amazing star and the benefits it provides us and the ecosystems around us. There will be a sunny story and a sunlight inspired craft for ages 3-10. Pre-registration is required before July 23. Sensory Hike Tuesday, July 25 6pm Lowe-Volk Park This sensory hike is geared towards families that have children with autism. We will take a quiet stroll through the park to listen for the calls of birds, such as the "SWEET, SWEET, SWEET, I’M SO SWEET" song of the Yellow Warbler. While keeping an eye out for any ants or other insects scurrying across the trail, we’ll also stop to smell the mountain mint. We may even taste a plant or two. Solar Eclipse Safety Program Saturday, July 29 8pm Lowe-Volk Park Come to receive your pair of solar safety glasses for the August 21 Solar Eclipse. Stay for the Night Sky Program! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, July 29 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Join members of the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Sky targets for the summer include our largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or allow the volunteers to assist you with those provided. It is a spectacular universe! Nature Hike Sunday, July 30 2pm Unger Park Late July brings many subtle but important changes in the natural world. Birds have stopped singing but the insects take their place, and the grassland forbs come into brilliant flower. Meet Warren Uxley at the Unger parking lot. Family Tent Camping Friday, August 4 7pm Lowe-Volk Park Come any time after 5pm to set up your tent around the pond at Lowe-Volk Park. Registration will begin at 7pm, with programs starting at 7:30. Bring a treat or a dish to share with other campers. Yard games, fishing, campfire, woodland night hike, and more are on the agenda. Breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning. Please call the Nature Center (419-683-9000) to reserve your spot. All youth must be accompanied by an adult. Salem Prairie Sunday, August 6 2pm Salem Cemetery Intersection of Lower Leesville Rd & Parcher Rd Renowned for its brilliant displays of butterfly milkweed, the prairie remnant at the Salem Cemetery is in its 10th year of restoration. This program will look at the many rewards and challenges involved with restoring a prairie remnant. Meet Warren Uxley at the Salem Cemetery. Toddler Trot Wednesday, August 9 5:30pm Unger Park Getting children outside has many benefits, from an environmental awareness to better health. Join Josh and McKinley for this stroll through Unger’s Prairie to explore the trails and pond. For kids not quite in school and younger. Recycling at the Nature Center Saturday, August 12 9am-Noon Lowe-Volk Park Here is what you can bring: #1 & #2 plastics, glass, paper products & cardboard, steel & aluminum cans, CFL bulbs, batteries, old eye glasses, cell phones, tablets, and laptops. NO OTHER ELECTRONICS, MONITORS, ETC. WILL BE ACCEPTED! Water Carnival Saturday, August 12 11am-2pm Lowe-Volk Park The Water Carnival will give you an opportunity to focus on the importance of water in an ecosystem and to have a great time getting wet during water games! There will be fire trucks, a bicycle that goes across water, a slip and slide, and much more! There will be food concessions. Come ready to get wet and to have great family fun! Food concessions will be available. Schanzenbach Prairie Sunday, August 20 2pm 4924 Henry Cooper Rd. For several years, Mark Schanzenbach has been converting rolling farm ground into a conservation oasis. While his tallgrass prairie has improved the diversity of the landscape, Mark’s addition of wetlands has greatly enhanced his conservation efforts. Join Mark on a tour through his prairie that will focus on the importance of his wetlands and their function in land conservation. Solar Eclipse Monday, August 21 1pm Lowe-Volk Park Don’t miss this opportunity to see the solar eclipse through the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club’s Solar Telescope. If you received your solar glasses at one of the informational programs, bring them with you, along with a lawn chair, to relax and observe this astronomical event. Stop by for a few moments to gaze, or stay for the duration of the eclipse. Canoeing Saturday, August 26 10am Neff Reservoir Join Lisa and Josh for a morning paddle around the Neff Reservoir. Learn some canoeing basics and take to the water! Pre-registration is required before August 25. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, August 26 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Join members of the Lowe-Volk Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Sky targets for the summer include our largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn. Bring your own telescope or allow the volunteers to assist you with those provided. It is a spectacular universe! Hunting Lottery Sunday, August 27 1pm Lowe-Volk Park Call 419-683-9000 for more details. Nature’s Wacky and Weird Tuesday, August 29 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Nature has unique ways of adapting to survive. Come to the Nature Center to learn about some of nature’s fascinating ways of survival. There will be talk of regurgitation, defecation, and other body phenomenon! Suitable for school age and up. Wild Wednesday Wednesday, August 30 10am & 2pm 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. Asters Wednesday, Aug. 30 7pm Unger Park Beautiful and often difficult to identify, this program will look at the many different Asters that are found in our woodlands and fields. Meet Warren Uxley at the Unger parking lot. Singing Insect Tour Thursday, August 31 7pm Meet at the Mural in Downtown Bucyrus Just because you walk/live in town, doesn’t mean that nature is absent! Our late summer songsters, the singing insects, are heating up. Join Josh for this casual stroll through Bucyrus to listen and learn about the ticks, trills, and shuffles that emanate from your lawn, shrubs, and tree tops. |
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