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Conservation 

"Time spent among trees is never time wasted" - Anonymous
Conservation is important for preserving and protecting the natural world for future generations. There are a multitude of ways that one can practice conservation in hopes of preserving our natural resources such as recycling, conserving electricity & water, using solar power, converting land back to natural areas, managing habitat for wildlife, and planting native vegetation to name a few. CPD has been committed to the conservation of our local cultural and natural history through a variety of actions such as owning and operating functioning parks, preserves, and wildlife areas for public enjoyment and consumption; promoting and managing habitat for native wildlife; converting land back to natural areas creating safe havens for flora and fauna (Sandusky Headwaters Preserve: H20 project); and planting native vegetation among others.

​The CPD staff strive to provide users with the best possible experience at all CPD properties no matter the activity, while always keeping conservation and safety our top priorities. CPD offers a variety of passive and active recreational opportunities throughout the park system that provides users various opportunities to fish, hike, hunt, and nature watch in different locations safely without negatively impacting park properties. It is our goal to provide bountiful and productive habitat for all wildlife enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Friends of the CPD is 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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Crawford Park District
2401 SR 598
Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-9000
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  • HOME
  • About
    • CPD Park Rules
    • Employment with the CPD
  • Parks
    • Carpenter's Bottom Natural Area >
      • Carpenter's Bottom Map/Directions
    • Daughmer Prairie Savannah State Nature Preserve >
      • Daughmer Directions
    • Heckert Nature Preserve >
      • Heckert Map/Directions
    • Lowe-Volk Park >
      • LVP Map/Directions
      • Nature Center
      • Nature Playscape
    • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve >
      • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve Video
    • Sandusky Wildlife Area >
      • SWA Map/Directions
      • SWA Aerial
    • Sears Woods State Nature Preserve >
      • Sears Map/Directions
    • Unger Park >
      • Unger Map/Directions
      • Unger Park Multi-Use Trail
  • Programs & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Educator Resources
    • Junior Naturalist
    • Nature Camp
  • Conservation
    • Natural Resources >
      • Current Issues >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Beech Leaf Disease
      • Report a Land Concern
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Wildlife Emergency
  • Gallery
    • Animal Extravaganza 2023
    • Living History
    • Mud Day
    • Halloween Family Fun Night 2023
    • Daughmer Savannah Controlled Burn
    • Spring Wildflowers
    • Fall Color
    • Winter Scenes
  • Newsletters
  • Archives
    • Photo Archive
    • 2022 Levy Videos
    • Stormwater Demo Site
    • Quarry book available
    • Surveying & Monitoring >
      • Bluebird Monitoring
      • Butterfly Monitoring
      • Citizen Science