From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
Native Bees and Bee Houses
Wednesday, March 7; 6:30 – 8:30 pm
J.C. Reuthinger Preserve
30370 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists Suzanne Nelson and Dean Babcock will present on native bees and how to encourage them to visit your backyard. You will complete your own mason bee house with guidance from the program leaders.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Native American Moccasin Making Workshop Series
Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, and 27; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Learn the skill of making authentic Native American moccasins over the course of four sessions. The Plains two-piece style will be featured. Attendance at all sessions is required. Cost: $20; FWCP $15.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, March 8, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Hankison Great Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For this meeting, please read The Boilerplate Rhino: Nature in the Eye of the Beholder, essays by David Quammen. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all. Discussion leader: Cheryl Lachowski, Senior Lecturer, BGSU English Dept. and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN).
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
CPR Certification at the Park
Saturday, March 10; 8:00 am – noon
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Get certified in adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use and learn choking relief. This American Heart Association course is taught by certified Park District staff. Participants must be 14 years of age. Registration deadline is March 3. Card certification cost: $20.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Community & Parks Open Forum
Wednesday, March 14th 5:00 – 7:00 pm
N Baltimore Public Library
230 N. Main Street, North Baltimore
Learn about the new and exciting opportunities with the Wood County Parks. Your input matters. Share your thoughts with us to help shape the future of the parks. Light refreshments and good company provided.
Archery Skills: M-Archery Madness!
Friday, March 16; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Ave, Pemberville
Beginning archers build their skills in this fun and instructional program, where we’ll focus on body posture and aiming, eventually progressing to moving ball targets! All archery equipment provided, personal gear welcome (inspected at program). Must be 7 years of age or older. Cost: $5/$3 FWCP.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Working with Black Swamp Soils Series
Sundays, March 18, April 22, & May 20; 1:00 – 3:30 pm
W.W. Knight Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Working with the soils of the Great Black Swamp can be a challenge. In this workshop series participants will learn how to identify the soils on their property; test soil for various properties and learn how to mitigate some of the challenges. Topics will include soil management, native plants, ways to attract wildlife and sustainability. Sign up for the March 18 session only and plan to attend the April and May sessions.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Spring Solstice Woodcock Wander
Tuesday, March 20; 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Slippery Elm Trail: Cricket Frog Cove
14810 Freyman Road, Cygnet
As the sun sets a very special bird begins preparing for one the best aerial courtship displays in North America. He goes by names such as: bogsucker, timberdoodle, mudbat and many more. This will be a twilight hike under a crescent moon. We will listen for nocturnal wildlife and gaze at a sky full of stars. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Teen Naturalists
Wednesday, March 21; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 25; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 16; 6:00 – 7:00 pm
- W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Join our teen naturalist club! We’ll take a closer look at a different topic each month, covering everything from astronomy to zoology. Meetings are held once a month. during the school year. Meetings will resume in the fall. March: Birds and Migration. April: Water. May: End-of-school-year picnic. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Board Game Night
Thursday, March 22; 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Did you know that Monopoly, Sorry and Scrabble were all popular in the 1930s? Board games were a great way to keep the family entertained during the long cold winter. Come join us to play some old favorites or bring something new to try. Snacks provided. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
PiPs – Preschoolers in the Parks: What Does the Fox Say?
Friday, March 23; 10:00 – 11:00 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Children 3-6 years of age enjoy an activity and craft while learning about the mysterious, yet musical, fox! Adult companions must remain with children for this program. Register atwww.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Black Frog Beer and Trivia
Friday, March 23, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Otsego Park: Thompson Stone Hall
20000 W. River Road, Bowling Green
Test your knowledge with a great pairing of microbrew and a frog and toad trivia competition in a natural setting. A Black Frog Brewery representative will discuss the different beers offered. Prizes will be awarded to the top three groups in the trivia contest. Cost: $15 per person/$10 FWCP. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Community & Parks Open Forum
Saturday, March 24; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Wood County District Public Library Meeting room
251 N. Main Street, Bowling Green
Learn about the new and exciting opportunities with the Wood County Parks. Your input matters. Share your thoughts with us to help shape the future of the parks. Light refreshments and good company provided.
Senior Nature Hike Series
Mondays, March 26, April 9, April 23, and May 7, 10:00 – 11:30 am
March 26: Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
April 9: Bradner Preserve
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
April 23: WW Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
May 7: Cedar Creeks Preserve
4070 Walbridge Road, Northwood
Join a naturalist for exercise and the wonder of watching the seasonal changes. The hikes will offer a true mind-body connection. Sign up for one week or all three. Register atwww.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Spring Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, March 27; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
Woodland wildflowers put on a brief, but beautiful show on the forest floor. Join us for a naturalist led stroll to see who is starring this month. Learn why these flowers are called ephemerals. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Blue Moon Walk
Saturday, March 31; 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Bradner Preserve
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
The second full moon of March; a Blue Moon lights the way on this naturalist-led night hike. Track nocturnal wildlife, call owls and gaze at a sky full of stars. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Bird Song I.D.
Saturday, March 31; 9:00 am – noon
Bradner Preserve: Nature Interpretation Center
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Learning bird songs can seem daunting, but we’ll look at ways to improve your skills through field experience and the use of technology to learn some common bird songs. Register atwww.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
