Upcoming Programs & EventsHeart 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 |