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Upcoming Programs & EventsColeman Lanterns: Sunshine of the Night
Saturday, October 1 7pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Gas pressure appliances have been around for over 100 years and Coleman continues to produce lanterns today. A Coleman lantern is synonymous with the outdoors, with millions of lanterns produced over the years. Join Crawford Park District Director Josh Dyer and other Coleman collectors to learn about the history of Coleman lanterns, how lanterns work, and more importantly, how to fix them. After the presentation, stay for a glorious light up. Bring your old lantern and let’s see if we can make it the Sunshine of the Night again! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Homeschool in Nature: Invertebrates Thursday, October 6 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 While there are more than one million species of invertebrates worldwide, thousands of them can be found in Ohio. This month the Crawford Park District Homeschoolers will explore the park looking for, learning about, and holding some of these animals. Dress for the weather! Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot for your 5-12-year-old. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Annual Big Sit Saturday, October 8 7am Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Join Crawford Park District Land Manager and Naturalist Kyle Bailey for the second annual Crawford Park District Big Sit. A “Big Sit” is a 24-hour non-competitive international birding event that aims at identifying as many birds as possible from within a 17-foot diameter circle. This event will be held at Lowe-Volk Nature Center beginning at dawn and running until dusk. Come enjoy donuts and cider and help us find some birds! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Canoeing Sunday, October 9 1-3pm Neff Reservoir, State Route 98, East of Bucyrus Join the Crawford Park District staff for an evening paddle around Neff Reservoir. After a lesson on canoeing basics and safety, we will send you out on the water! Please wear shoes that can get wet. No registration required, but it will be first come, first served. Halloween Family Fun Night Saturday, October 15 6-9pm Lowe Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 The Crawford Park District invites families to 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. Fun for the whole family! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Seed Collection Sunday, October 16 2pm Salem Prairie Salem Cemetery Prairie, corner of Lower-Leesville and Parcher Rd. Join the Crawford Park District for a program on seed collection. Grass seed will be collected from areas of Salem that have abundant prairie grasses and then spread to those zones that are dominated by less desirable plant species. Meet Naturalist Warren Uxley at Salem Cemetery on Lower Leesville Road, just east of Parcher Road. Little Explorers: Pumpkins Monday, October 17 5pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Little Explorers is an interactive program offered by the Crawford Park District for young children, ages 0-5. Activities focus on stimulating infants’ senses and engaging toddlers’ fine motor skills. This month we’ll explore pumpkins of various colors, shapes, and textures—both inside and out! Please dress for the weather. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Archery Pumpkin Shoot Wednesday, October 19 5-7pm Unger Park, 1303 Bucyrus-Nevada Rd. Finishing out our archery programming this year, the Crawford Park District we again hold our annual pumpkin shoot! Join Lisa and Josh for a fun evening of shooting pumpkins with arrows. We are going to test your archery skills with smaller targets. All equipment and pumpkins will be provided. Please call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to register. Unger Park is located just west of Bucyrus on Bucyrus-Nevada Road. Birding: Fall Migration Saturday, October 22 8am Heckert Nature Preserve, 1601 State Route 19 Autumn is here, and fall migration is nearly over. Join Crawford Park District Land Manager and Naturalist Kyle Bailey for an interactive, family-friendly program suitable for all ages. This program will focus on birding basics such as learning how to identify common Ohio species, when and where to bird, how to bird, what to look for, and much more! Species we are likely to encounter include late warblers, vireos, thrushes, kinglets, and more! Some binoculars will be available on a first come first served basis. Heckert Nature Preserve is located at 1601 State Route 19 west of State Route 602. Stewardship: Woody Invasive Species Saturday, October 22 11am Sears Woods State Nature Preserve, 1486 Mt. Zion Rd. Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty while contributing to preserving our native habitats? Then come on out and assist Crawford Park District Land Manager Kyle Bailey with removing unwanted woody species. We will begin with a brief introduction about stewardship and our target species before heading out into the field. Closed-toe shoes are required; long sleeves and pants are suggested. There is a possibility of contact with Poison Ivy. Dress for the weather. Some gloves and loppers will be available. Sears Woods State Nature Preserve is located on Mt. Zion Road, west of Bucyrus. Owl Prowl Saturday, October 22 7pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Did you know that Ohio is home to eight species of owls, with only four species being full-time residents? The Crawford Park District invites you to come out to learn about these amazing avian predators of the night. We will meet in the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center to discuss the natural history of owls before heading out onto the property to listen and look for owls. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, October 22 7pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 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. Some of the targets for fall are: Saturn – is back in the night sky and is an amazing object to observe due to its distinct ring. Titan is the largest of its 82 moons and might be visible. Jupiter – will be rising later, with opportunities to see four moons around this giant gas planet. Milky Way – lots of objects in the central region of our galaxy. M4 – globular cluster 5,500 light years away, found in Scorpius, and containing more than 100,000 stars. Lagoon Nebula (M8) – is found in Sagittarius and is a giant cloud of gas and dust creating young stars. Eagle Nebula (M16) – young open cluster 7000 light years away found in the constellation Serpens. Omega Nebula (M17) – also known as Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula, is 6000 light years away, and is 15 light years in diameter. M22 – near the galactic bulge, this elliptical globular cluster can be found 10,000 light years away and has some of the oldest known stars in the sky. There are a lot of other objects to view. What we see will depend on what the clouds are doing. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Feeding Day Monday, October 24 5pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 The animals that reside in the Crawford Park District’s Lowe Volk Park Nature Center get a variety of food. Some prefer worms or mice while others gobble up leafy greens and vegetables. Stop by to help our naturalist feed some of our animal ambassadors. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Book Club Wednesday, October 26 6pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Calling all book lovers! The Crawford Park District Book Club is looking for new members to join. Each month we will read and discuss a book that relates to the flora and fauna of nature. Fiction, non-fiction, comedies, tragedies, mysteries, classics, all types are welcomed and enjoyed. Come on out with a book of your choice, join in the discussion, and enjoy book of the month-themed snacks like trail mix, huckleberries, and even bear claws! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, October 29 7pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 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. Some of the targets for fall are: Saturn – is back in the night sky and is an amazing object to observe due to its distinct ring. Titan is the largest of its 82 moons and might be visible. Jupiter – will be rising later, with opportunities to see four moons around this giant gas planet. Milky Way – lots of objects in the central region of our galaxy. M4 – globular cluster 5,500 light years away, found in Scorpius, and containing more than 100,000 stars. Lagoon Nebula (M8) – is found in Sagittarius and is a giant cloud of gas and dust creating young stars. Eagle Nebula (M16) – young open cluster 7000 light years away found in the constellation Serpens. Omega Nebula (M17) – also known as Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula, is 6000 light years away, and is 15 light years in diameter. M22 – near the galactic bulge, this elliptical globular cluster can be found 10,000 light years away and has some of the oldest known stars in the sky. There are a lot of other objects to view. What we see will depend on what the clouds are doing. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Homeschool in Nature: Habitracks Thursday, November 3 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 This month the Crawford Park District Homeschooler will be a mix of learning about an animal’s needs in its habitat and reading a map! Dress for the weather. Call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to register your 5–12-year-old. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. V Saw-Whet Owls Friday, November 4 6pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 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. The Crawford Park District welcomes bird bander Bob Placier as he brings 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 campfire to enjoy the fall evening. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! Fun for the whole family! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Fall Bird Banding Saturday, November 5 8am-12pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 The Crawford Park District invites all bird enthusiasts out for this popular program. 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 to see who is hanging around this time of year. Fun for all ages! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Nature Hike Sunday, November 6 3pm Daughmer Savanna, 786 Marion-Melmore Rd. Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Warren Uxley for an autumn hike through the savanna. The russet colors of the grassland habitat at Daughmer make a pleasing display in November. And, the bird activity at this time is radically different from what is experienced during the summer months. Daughmer Savannah is located at 786 Marion-Melmore Road just north of SR 294. Little Explorers: Leaves Monday, November 7 5pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Little Explorers is an interactive program offered by the Crawford Park District for young children, ages 0-5. Activities focus on stimulating infants’ senses and engaging toddlers’ fine motor skills. This month we’ll explore our beautiful fall foliage! Please dress for the weather. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Birding: Winter birds Saturday, November 12 8am Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598 Autumn is ending, and fall migration is almost complete as shore birds and forest dwellers have left Ohio for their winter grounds. Waterfowl migration is the main attraction of November as numbers ramp up in the latter half of the month. Join Crawford Park District Land Manager and Naturalist Kyle Bailey for an interactive, family-friendly program suitable for all ages. This program will focus on birding basics such as learning how to identify common Ohio species, when and where to bird, how to bird, what to look for, and much more! Species we are likely to encounter include kinglets, sparrows, creepers, juncos, and more! Please bring binoculars or cameras to better view the birds, but some binoculars will be available. Sandusky Headwaters Nature Preserve is located at 2400 SR 598, 3 miles north of US Route 30. Looking at Nature’s Micro World Saturday, November 12 10am Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 The Crawford Park District invites school age kids to come and explore the small things in nature. Learn how to use a variety of magnifying lenses, microscopes, stereo microscopes, digital microscopes, binoculars, and even a camera to make the small things in nature appear large and close-up. You will have hands-on opportunities to use the magnifiers to explore the small things in our natural world. This class is especially designed for ages 5-12. Call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to register, but walk-ins are welcome. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Stewardship: Woody Invasive Species Saturday, November 12 11am Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty while contributing to preserving our native habitats? Then come on out and assist Crawford Park District Land Manager Kyle Bailey with removing unwanted woody species. We will begin with a brief introduction about stewardship and our target species before heading out into the field. Closed-toe shoes are required; long sleeves and pants are suggested. There is a possibility of contact with Poison Ivy. Dress for the weather. Some gloves and loppers will be available. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Owl Prowl Saturday, November 12 7pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Did you know that Ohio is home to eight species of owls, with only four species being full-time residents? The Crawford Park District invites you to come out and learn about these amazing avian predators of the night. We will meet in the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center to discuss the natural history of owls before heading out onto the property to listen and look for owls. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Feeding Day Sunday, November 13 1pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 The animals that reside in the Crawford Park District’s Lowe Volk Park Nature Center get a variety of food. Some prefer worms or mice while others gobble up leafy greens and vegetables. Stop by to help Naturalist Lisa feed some of our animal ambassadors. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Viewing the Night Sky Saturday, November 26 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 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. Some of the targets for fall are: Saturn – is back in the night sky and is an amazing object to observe due to its distinct ring. Titan is the largest of its 82 moons and might be visible. Jupiter – will be rising later, with opportunities to see four moons around this giant gas planet. Milky Way – lots of objects in the central region of our galaxy. M4 – globular cluster 5,500 light years away, found in Scorpius, and containing more than 100,000 stars. Lagoon Nebula (M8) – is found in Sagittarius and is a giant cloud of gas and dust creating young stars. Eagle Nebula (M16) – young open cluster 7000 light years away found in the constellation Serpens. Omega Nebula (M17) – also known as Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula, is 6000 light years away, and is 15 light years in diameter. M22 – near the galactic bulge, this elliptical globular cluster can be found 10,000 light years away and has some of the oldest known stars in the sky. There are a lot of other objects to view. What we see will depend on what the clouds are doing. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Nature Hike Sunday, November 27 2pm Sears Woods, 1486 Mt. Zion Rd. The last flowering plants and insects of the year can be seen along the trail at Sears Woods. Everything from dragonflies to migrating warblers is possible during this time of seasonal transition. Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Warren Uxley for a late autumn hike through this mature forest. Sears Woods State Nature Preserve is located on Mt. Zion Road, west of Bucyrus. Book Club Wednesday, November 30 6pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 Calling all book lovers! The Crawford Park District Book Club is looking for new members to join. Each month we will read and discuss a book that relates to the flora and fauna of nature. Fiction, non-fiction, comedies, tragedies, mysteries, classics, all types are welcomed and enjoyed. Come on out with a book of your choice, join in the discussion, and enjoy book of the month-themed snacks like trail mix, huckleberries, and even bear claws! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. |
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