Here’s what is in store for February for Wood County Park District activities. Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Decoy Painting Class
Saturday, February 1; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Join the Ohio Decoy Collectors and Carvers Association (ODCCA) and the Maumee Bay Carvers to learn how to paint a sanderling or woodpecker decoy. No experience is necessary, and materials are provided along with expert instruction and demonstration. A requested donation of $10 is recommended to cover the cost of materials. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, February 6; 7:00 – 9:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For this meeting, please read The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all. Discussion leader: Cheryl Lachowski, BGSU English Dept. and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN). Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Beginning Spinning
Saturday, February 8; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, BG
Learn the history of spinning, beginning with the drop spindle. Drop spindles will be available to borrow or purchase. Multiple types of spinning wheels will be available to try. Program fee: $10 for materials. Leader: Deb Yeagle of the Black Swamp Spinners Guild. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Escape the Nature Center II
Tuesday, February 11; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 North Fostoria Road, Bradner
Ready for a challenge? A new location for 2020 has new puzzles, and is sure to be a great time. Use your wits, nature knowledge, and teamwork skills to solve the puzzles to escape the nature center. Cost: $10/person. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Wild Self-Defense: Moose & Deer
Friday, February 14; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Friends’ Green Room
25930 White Road, Perrysburg
Encountering wildlife is exhilarating, but if you’re not careful, it can turn dangerous quickly! Learn all about these large creatures, including how to avoid too-close encounters and have a chance at defending yourself from our very own “animal.” Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Intermediate Orienteering
Sunday, February 16; 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 N. Fostoria Road, Bradner
Looking to build on your compass skills? We will introduce map reading, pacing and route planning indoors, and then try out a challenge course spread through the park. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Is Beekeeping for You?
Tuesday, February 25; 5:30 – 8:00 pm
J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Have you been thinking about taking up beekeeping as a hobby? Maybe you are just interested in honeybees? This is the program for you! We will explain what is involved with becoming a beekeeper, including the sticky parts and the sweet rewards. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Animals of the Nature Center
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
You may have seen some of the nature center’s resident creatures in their displays, but this evening we will be taking them out and meeting them up close as we learn a little bit about each one. This is a family friendly program. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Frog Monitor Training
Wednesday, February 19; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Connect to your parks and add to our knowledge of native frogs and toads by joining the Frog and Toad Calling Survey. Volunteer monitors will be trained to conduct surveys and identify frog species by sight and sound. This is an ongoing volunteer program. Please register for this volunteer program at www.wcparks.galaxydigital.com
