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Heart Hike
Wednesday, February 1 – Tuesday, February 28   Lowe-Volk Park
Take a stroll through Lowe-Volk Park looking for hearts as you go. Each one will have an interesting fact for you to read. Once you finish your hike, stop at the front desk of the Nature Center to collect your prize! (The hearts will be out all the time; you can only collect your prize when the Nature Center is open.)
 
Homeschool in Nature: Snow Tarp
Thursday, February 2   10am & 2pm   Lowe-Volk Park
This month we will be investigators to discover what happened on our snow tarp. Call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to register your 5–12-year-old.
 
Rock Tumbling
Saturday, February 4 & 18   10am-12pm   Lowe-Volk Park
You will learn about rock tumbling equipment and the process of tumbling rocks. We will start a rock tumbler with rough stone and go through all 4 polishing stages to create beautiful, polished rocks. Volunteer Bryan Summer will lead this rockin’ program! The first session will start the rough tumbling process; session 2 will finish with the polish tumble. A one-hour multimedia lesson will be part of this hands-on activity. Please plan on attending both sessions. Call the Park District at 419- 683-9000 to register. Walk-ins are still welcome.
 
Little Explorers: Snow
Monday, February 6   5pm   Lowe-Volk Park
Little Explorers is an interactive program for young children, ages 0-5. Activities focus on stimulating infants’ senses and developing toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. This month we’ll explore snow, so dress for the weather! If there is no snow in the forecast, check Facebook to see if this event has been rescheduled for a snowier date!
 
Junior Naturalist Club Meeting
Saturday, February 11 2pm
 
The Best Nest
Sunday, February 12   1pm   Lowe-Volk Park
Did you know the Guinness World Record for the largest bird nest belongs to the Bald Eagle? The nest, in Florida, weighs over 2 tons and is 20 feet deep! Join Naturalist Kaily to learn more about these birds and build a life-like (average sized) replica of North America's largest bird nest!
 
Book Club
Wednesday, February 15   6pm   Lowe-Volk Park
 
Tie the Knot
Saturday, February 18   1pm   Lowe-Volk Park
With Valentine’s Day just passing, we’re not talking about nuptials. Knot tying is a valuable skill that has many applications in life, and not just for when you venture outside. Join Josh to learn some basic knot tying skills and when to use each knot. As with any new skill, practice makes perfect. Participants will take home a handout of the knots covered and their uses and a length of rope to keep those knot tying skills honed to perfection.
 
Face to Face: Tarantulas
Saturday, February 18   2pm   Lowe-Volk Park
Join Naturalist Chelsea to meet the tarantulas of the Nature Center face to face! There will be opportunities to hold a Chilean Rosehair Tarantula and a Curly Hair Tarantula.
 
Feeding Day
Sunday, February 19   1pm   Lowe-Volk Park
Join Lisa to help feed some of the animals that reside in the Nature Center. Help prepare food for the box turtles, or dangle a worm for the snapping turtles to grab. Don’t forget the snakes would love a mouse too!
 
Viewing the Night Sky
Saturday, February 25   6:30pm   Lowe-Volk Park
 
Snow Insects
Sunday, February 26   2pm   Lowe-Volk Park
Some insects are most active on warm winter days on top of the snow. Join Chelsea to discover which insects are active in winter and why they are most comfortable in the cold. This program will include an indoor presentation, concluding with a hike down to the Sandusky River to search for insects. If we are lucky, we may find the elusive Snow Scorpionfly! The date/time of this program is subject to change based on weather conditions, so please check our website or Facebook page for updates.
 
Nature Hike
Sunday, February 26   3pm   Heckert Nature Preserve
By late February winter is starting to loosen its grip.  Winter bird flocks are breaking up and the first courtship calls can be heard.  Warm days can bring out overwintering butterflies.  Meet Warren Uxley at Heckert Nature Preserve to see what this year’s season of transition will bring.
 
 
 
Junior Naturalist Club meetings
Saturday, December 10 2pm
Saturday, January 14 2pm
Saturday, February 11 2pm

 

 
 

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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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  • HOME
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • CPD Park Rules
    • Employment with the CPD
    • Stormwater Demo Site
    • Quarry book available
  • Parks
    • Heckert Nature Preserve
    • Daughmer Prairie Savannah State Nature Preserve
    • Lowe-Volk Park >
      • Nature Playscape
    • Sandusky Headwaters Preserve
    • Sandusky Wildlife Area
    • Sears Woods State Nature Preserve
    • Unger Park
  • Programs & Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Educator Resources
    • Forest Friends Preschool
    • Junior Naturalist
    • Nature Camp
  • Conservation
    • Natural Resources >
      • Current Issues >
        • Emerald Ash Borer
        • Spotted Lanternfly
        • Asian Longhorn Beetle
        • Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
        • Black Bear
        • Bobcat
        • Beech Leaf Disease
        • Oak Wilt
        • Tree of Heaven
        • Callerypear
      • Resource & Land Management
      • Surveying & Monitoring >
        • Bluebird Monitoring
        • Butterfly Monitoring
        • Citizen Science
      • Report a Land Concern
    • Flora & Fauna
    • Wildlife Emergency
  • Newsletters
  • Archives
    • Gallery >
      • Photo Archive
      • Water Carnival 2019
      • Animal Extravaganza 2019
      • Mud Day 2019
      • Kids Learning Tree
      • Daughmer Savannah Controlled Burn
      • Spring Wildflowers
      • Fall Color
      • Winter Scenes
    • Newsletters