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Upcoming Programs & EventsLittle Explorers: Bugs & Blossoms
Tuesday, May 19 5:30pm 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: Children will explore bugs and blossoms learning to recognize insects as part of pollination. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, May 23 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view the targets for spring, such as Jupiter, Saturn, the Sombrero Galaxy, the Pinwheel Galaxy, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center. Girl Scouts: Eco Trekker Tuesday, May 26 6pm Lowe-Volk Park Are you a Girl Scout Cadette? If so, join us to work on your Eco Trekker badge. We will discuss how to plan an eco-trek and then go out and take a hike. While out, we will discuss the invasive species in the area and how to help prevent the spread of them. At the end of our trek, we will learn how to safely and responsibly make a mound fire. Moth Mania Friday, May 29 9pm Carpenter's Bottom Ranging in size from that of a grain of rice to a small bird and decked in all the colors of the rainbow, moths are some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects in our parks. Despite their ecological importance and stunning appearance, most go unnoticed during the day. We will set up lights to attract these nocturnal beauties and see how many kinds of moths and other insects turn up at our sheet. Living History Days Sat., May 30-Sun., May 31 Lowe-Volk Park Join the CPD and Colonel Crawford’s Company to step back into the 18th Century. There will be encampments, reenactments, games, and presenters. New this year will be a welcome tent, scavenger hunt for kids (with prizes), and new reenactor groups. Food concessions will be available. Save the date! More event details will be shared closer to the event. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, May 30 9:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view the targets for spring, such as Jupiter, Saturn, the Sombrero Galaxy, the Pinwheel Galaxy, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center. Canoeing Monday, June 1 5pm Neff Reservoir Stop out for an evening canoe trip around Neff Reservoir. You will be given instructions on canoeing basics and safety before you head out on the water. All needed equipment will be provided. Please wear shoes that can get wet. No registration required, but it will be first come, first served. Paleontology with Amanda Rollins Saturday, June 6 1-3pm Lowe-Volk Park Learn about dinosaurs and other extinct life! The Bucyrus, Crestline, and Galion Public Libraries have invited Amanda Rollins, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Wilmington College, to share her knowledge of paleontology. She earned her PhD in Biological Anthropology from Indiana University. She also actively researches paleopathology, a subdiscipline studying trauma and disease in the past. Face to Face: Snakes Wednesday, June 10 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Ohio is home to many species of slithery snakes, from the diminutive Dekay’s brownsnake to the intimidating gray ratsnake. Come meet the snakes that call our Nature Center home and learn about their fascinating adaptations. Fishing Derby Sat., June 13 8:30-10:30am Lowe-Volk Park Join CPD staff and volunteers for our annual fishing derby. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy this activity at the Lowe-Volk pond. Prizes will be awarded in many categories such as the biggest catch and the smallest catch. You must provide your own fishing pole, tackle, and bait. Make it a family event! Registration starts at 8am. Girl Scouts: Pollinators Saturday, June 13 2pm Lowe-Volk Park Pollinators are important for a thriving ecosystem. They do most of the work of transferring pollen from one flower to another. This allows the plant to create fruits, nuts, or seeds. Pollinators come in many different species, shapes, and sizes. All Girl Scouts are welcome to stop out to learn about pollination and the animals that do the pollinating! We will start in the classroom, next head outside to search for pollinators, and then end with a game. Feeding Day Monday, June 15 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Join Lisa to help feed some of the animals that reside in the Nature Center. They get a variety of foods depending on the species and their size. You can help prepare food for the box turtles or dangle a worm for the aquatic turtles to grab. Don’t forget our snakes would love a mouse too! Little Explorers: Nature Detective Tuesday, June 16 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Little Explorers is an interactive program for children ages 0–5. Infants will explore sensory experiences, while toddlers and preschoolers will practice fine motor skills through hands‑on nature activities. This month your child is invited to become a Nature Detective as we explore the park looking for leaves, bugs, rocks, and other tiny treasures. Bald Eagles Monday, June 22 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Bald Eagles are a symbol of freedom, strength, and pride! Join Ms. Joy to learn about these regal raptors from what they eat to how big of a nest they can make. You will also make an eagle craft or two to take home to help celebrate America 250! Archery Tuesday, June 23 5-7pm Lowe-Volk Park Archery has been around for thousands of years, and it is an activity that is still enjoyed today. Join us for an evening learning about archery safety and shooting basics, and then see how many times you can hit your target. All equipment will be provided. We will have a session at 5pm and another at 6pm. Please call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to register. Marvelous Millipedes Wed., June 24 5:30pm Carpenter’s Bottom Many-legged friends are hiding in the forest, just waiting to be discovered. Join us for a hike through Carpenter’s Bottom as we search for millipedes, centipedes, and more. Moth Mania Friday, June 26 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Ranging in size from that of a grain of rice to a small bird and decked in all the colors of the rainbow, moths are some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects in our parks. Despite their ecological importance and stunning appearance, most go unnoticed during the day. We will set up lights to attract these nocturnal beauties and see how many kinds of moths and other insects turn up at our sheet. Mud Day Saturday, June 27 11am-1pm Lowe-Volk Park We are celebrating International Mud Day two days early! If you do it right, you might still have some mud left on you for the actual day. Stop out to enjoy this muddy day by making mud angels, mud-men, mud pies, mud painting and art, or see if you can hit a target with a mud ball. Jefferson Twp. Fire Department will be on hand to give you a rinse. Fun for the entire family! Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, June 27 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view summer targets, such as nebulas, galaxies, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center starting at 9:15pm. CPD Picnic Challenge: America-250 Ohio July 1-31 Dawn to Dusk All Parks This July, slow down, spread out a blanket, and celebrate the Ohio Gathers: Statewide Homecoming and Picnics (part of America‑250 Ohio celebration). Gather your family or friends and enjoy a leisurely picnic at five Crawford Park District parks between July 1–31. To participate, have a picnic, snap a photo for proof, and answer a fun weekly question. Participants who picnic at all five locations and complete the weekly questions will receive a social media shout‑out, so make it fun! Find more information on our website and Facebook page. Bug Catching Wednesday, July 1 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Fluttering butterflies and hovering dragonflies can be easily found right outside our Nature Center. Stop by and grab a butterfly net to see just how many you can catch. Guidebooks will be available to help you identify all the odonates you caught. Canoeing Monday, July 6 5pm Neff Reservoir Stop out for an evening paddle around Neff Reservoir. You will be given instructions on canoeing basics and safety, before you head out on the water. Please wear shoes that can get wet. All equipment will be provided. No registration required, but it will be first come, first served. Face to Face: Arthropods Wednesday, July 8 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Arthropods are some of the most abundant and diverse creatures on the planet. Join us to touch or hold some that call our Nature Center home, including isopods, a curly haired tarantula, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Fun for the entire family! Animal Extravaganza Saturday, July 11 12-3pm Lowe-Volk Park Animal lovers are in for a treat! Come experience snakes, salamanders, turtles, invertebrates, and much more. Pet owners and volunteers will be at tables to teach you about various animals. There will be plenty of animals to see, touch, and maybe even hold. Get your face painted and do a kid's activity! A great family event you won’t want to miss! Food concessions will be available. Feeding Day Monday, July 13 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Join Lisa to help feed some of the wildlife ambassadors that live in the Nature Center. Bugs, fruits, and vegetables are all things some of the animals like. Don’t forget our snakes would love a mouse or some earthworms too! Stop out to see what’s on the menu for the animals! Little Explorers: Water Wonders Tuesday, July 14 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Little Explorers is an interactive program for children ages 0–5. Infants will explore sensory experiences, while toddlers and preschoolers will practice fine motor skills through hands‑on nature activities. This month, cool off and connect with nature as we explore the pond and creek through gentle water play—splashing, scooping, and observing how water moves and supports life. National Moth Week Saturday, July 25 9pm Sears Woods National Moth Week is an annual citizen science event focusing on the beauty and diversity of our native moth species. Help us celebrate by joining us for this late-night event as we set up our sheet and lights to attract and document the moths that live at Sears Woods. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, July 25 9pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view summer targets, such as nebulas, galaxies, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center. Archery Tuesday, July 28 5-7pm Lowe-Volk Park Archery has been around for thousands of years, and it is an activity that is still enjoyed today. Join us for an evening learning about archery safety and shooting basics, and then see how many times you can hit your target. All equipment will be provided. We will have a session at 5pm and another at 6pm. Please call the Park District Office at 419- 683-9000 to register. Canoeing Tuesday, August 4 5pm Neff Reservoir Stop out for an evening paddle around Neff Reservoir. You will be given instructions on canoeing basics and safety before you head out on the water. Please wear shoes that can get wet. All equipment will be provided. No registration required, but it will be first come, first served. Face to Face: Lizards Wednesday, August 5 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Stop into the Nature Center to meet our lizard ambassador animals and learn all about the different types of lizards from Ohio and beyond. Water Carnival Saturday, August 8 11am-2pm Lowe-Volk Park Water Carnival is a great way to appreciate the importance of water in an ecosystem and also to have a great time getting wet during water games! There will be fire trucks, an inflatable ball that floats on the water, a slip and slide, water balloons, and much more! Come ready to get wet and have fun with the entire family! Feeding Day Monday, August 10 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Will it be fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, shrimp, worms, crickets, mice or something else? Can you guess what’s on the menu for the animals in the Nature Center? Come join Lisa if you want to help feed some of our wildlife ambassadors! Archery Monday, August 17 5-7pm Lowe-Volk Park Archery has been around for thousands of years, and it is an activity that is still enjoyed today. Join us for an evening learning about archery safety and shooting basics, and then see how many times you can hit your target. All equipment will be provided. We will have a session at 5pm and another at 6pm. Please call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to register. Little Explorers: Sunshine and Shadows Tuesday, August 18 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Little Explorers is an interactive program for children ages 0–5. Infants will explore sensory experiences, while toddlers and preschoolers will practice fine motor skills through hands‑on nature activities. This month we will discover how sunlight creates shadows as we play, move, and experiment outdoors — tracing shapes, noticing changes, and making our shadows dance. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, August 22 8:15pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view summer targets, such as nebulas, galaxies, stars, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center. Forest Bathing Sunday, August 23 5-6:30pm Lowe-Volk Park Take a break from the noise and slow down for a mindful immersion in nature, led by forest bathing guide Lindsay Levering. This is a simple, guided walk in nature to relax, breathe, and notice what’s around you. Together, we’ll move at an easy pace, pausing along the way for gentle prompts that help you tune into your senses and unwind. Silence is encouraged for the most powerful experience. This time is for you to reset your nervous system, clear your mind, and feel more grounded in your body. By the end, most people feel calmer, more present, and a little more connected—to nature and to themselves. Sandusky Headwaters Hike Wed., Aug. 26 5:30pm Sandusky Headwaters The wildflowers at Sandusky Headwaters Preserve are going to be buzzing with bees, beetles, butterflies, and many other kinds of insects. Join us for a hike around the preserve to find insects, spiders, birds, and more. Girl Scout Day Saturday, August 29 12-4pm Lowe-Volk Park Girl Scout Day is open to current Girl Scouts, girls interested in joining Girl Scouts, and their families. Activities will be set up around the park. A naturalist will be leading a badge for Brownies and Cadettes during the event. Please call the CPD office at 419- 683-9000 to register for the badge program. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, August 29 8pm Lowe-Volk Park Come out and join the Crawford Park Astronomy Club to view summer targets, such as nebulas, galaxies, and so much more. If the weather and sky conditions are unfavorable, the program will be held in the Nature Center. |
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