Following is a list of Wood County Park District programs scheduled from May 20 t0 25.
PiPs – Preschoolers in the Parks: Be Prepared!
Friday, May 20; 10:00 – 11:00 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Children ages 3 – 6 years enjoy a presentation and craft to discover how to be prepared for their future outdoor adventures. Adult companions must remain with their children. Please register the participating child only. Leader: Craig Spicer. Register at www.wcparks.org
Blue Week Bike and Hike
Friday, May 20; 10:00 am – noon
Black Swamp Preserve
1014 S. Maple Street, BG Celebrate the Oak Openings Region’s Blue Week with a ride down to Rudolph Savanna to find out what makes it “blue.” The ride is about 8 miles total. Bring a bike lock and waterbottle.
Leader: Jim Witter. Register at www.wcparks.org
Ready, Set, Wear it! Paddle the Pond
Saturday, May 21; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Start your paddling season off by breaking a world record! We’ll collectively be wearing the most life jackets in one day as a part of the, “Ready, Set, Wear It!” campaign. Paddle the pond anytime between 1-4 pm. An instructor will be available for brief safety and paddling lessons. All equipment and life jackets are provided. Canoes and kayaks are first-come, first-served. For more information visit www.readysetwearit.com. Leader: Craig Spicer. Register at www.wcparks.org
Farm Chores: Dirty Laundry Campfire
Saturday, May 21; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Let’s do laundry at the farm using 1930s’ equipment and supplies. Learn how to make your own laundry soap with a sample to try at home. We’ll finish with some farm play and a spring-fresh snack over the fire.
Leader: Tim Gaddie. Register at www.wcparks.org
Ohio Boating Education Course
Monday, May 23; 5:00 – 9:00 pm and
Tuesday, May 24; 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Wood County Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Ohio’s official boating education course – FREE. This standardized 8-hour course is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. Course content focuses on Ohio and Federal boating laws including equipment requirements, operating laws, rules of the, “road” and buoy systems, plus topics of risk management, basic safety practices, and survival in emergencies. Registration is required – call Maumee Bay Division of Watercraft Office (419) 836-6003.
Intro to Nature Photography
Monday, May 23; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Otsego Park, Stone Hall
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
Capture the wonders of the outdoors! Bring your camera to learn the basics of taking beautiful nature photos. We will focus on the camera and general photography basics. Leader: Zeb Albert. Register at www.wcparks.org
Nature Journaling
Wednesday, May 25; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
We provide the sketchbook for your outdoor journaling adventure. Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, Sue Frankforther is your guide. She’ll share her passion for nature, writing, and illustration. Register at www.wcparks.org
