From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Hankison Great Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For this meeting, please read The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan.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). To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Join Hands Day
Friday, May 3; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wood County Historical Center
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green
Participate in this National Day of Service. We’ll work as a community on a beneficial project. All tools and materials are provided. Leader: Stewardship staff (20)
Register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Open Archery
Friday, May 3; 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Arrowwood Archery Range
11126 Linwood Road, Bowling Green
Come anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 pm to give archery a shot! All archery equipment provided, along with brief beginner-friendly instruction from our certified instructors. Leaders: Craig Spicer and Zeb Albert
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
RAD Program
Saturday, May 4; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Female self-defense lesson. Learn basic self-defense maneuvers, situational awareness, and verbal tactics that can assist before, during, and after an emergency. Leaders: Troy Bateson and Eric Shiffler
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Greenhouse Help
Tuesday, May 7; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Help grow native plants that will go into the parks and preserves. All tools are provided. No experience is needed. Leader: Stewardship staff (12)
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Friends’ of the Parks Plant Sale
Saturday, May 11; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Over 40 varieties of local genotype native plants are available for sale for $4 each. Native plants can create drought and flood resistant areas and pollinator habitat.
Spatterwork Nature Prints
Saturday, May 11; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Take a stroll along the woodlot path gathering leaves, then create spatterwork leaf print art to take home. Clothes and shoes that can get dirty recommended. Leader: Corinne Gordon. To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Friends’ Migration Field Trip
Monday, May 13; 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Join the Friends of the Parks on a tour of the parks in search of migrating songbirds. A light lunch will be provided. Leader: Jim Witter
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Spring Nature Tram Tours
Tuesday, May 14; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm & 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Black Swamp Preserve
1014 S. Maple Street, Bowling Green
Take a leisurely ride down the Slippery Elm Trail to Rudolph, Ohio to enjoy the springtime sights and sounds.
Leader: Bill Hoefflin
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Intro to Nature Photography
Tuesday, May 14; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Interested in capturing the wonders of the outdoors in photographs, but unsure of how to use those camera settings to your advantage? Bring your camera and practice honing your skills. This session will focus on how to take the best close-ups. Leader: Zeb Albert
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Archery Skills: Rainbow and Arrow
Wednesday, May 15; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Arrowwood Archery Range
11126 Linwood Road, Bowling Green
Improve your archery skills through this short, beginner-friendly instructional program, focusing on the steps of shooting and consistency. Make progress you can see, as we create some archery-art using our newfound skills. Bring a small canvas, shirt, poster, or anything you’d like splatter-painted! Cost: $5/$3 FWCP. Leader: Craig Spicer
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Clear Choices Clean Water and Wetlands
Thursday, May 16; 7:00 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Water quality associate at the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) Tatiana Burkett will present on actions that you can take to improve water quality in our community. During the presentation young participants will join a naturalist at the wetland to look for macroinvertebrates and learn how they help us determine water quality. Leader: Jim Witter
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Full Flower Moon Walk
Saturday, May 18; 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Bradner Preserve
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Enjoy a gentle stroll under the Full Flower moon as we learn moon lore and look and listen for nocturnal wildlife. Leader: Bill Hoefflin
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Conservation Volunteer Day
Tuesday, May 21; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Black Swamp Preserve
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green
Help pull garlic mustard and other early invasive plants, pick up trash, and help with other conservation tasks. Volunteers will be provided bags and gloves. No experience necessary. Leader: Stewardship staff
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Otsego Island Clean-up
Tuesday, May 21; 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Otsego Park
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
We’re teaming up with Partners for Clean Streams for an island clean-up! Canoe over to Hedges Island from Otsego Park and help us pick up what flood waters dump. We’ll supply all of the clean-up and canoeing supplies and instruction. Leader: Craig Spicer
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Planting Native Plants
Thursday, May 23; 9:00 – 11:00 am
Cedar Creeks Preserve
4070 Walbridge Road, Northwood
Plant natives from the Wood County Park District’s greenhouse. We only have a few thousand plants to get into the parks and preserves, so everyone is welcome to dig in and help. Tools are provided; no experience required. And remember, green side up! Leader: Stewardship staff
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Native Nursery Night
Thursday, May 23; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
They’re back… and we’re so excited for the 2019 season! Help add to, maintain, or harvest seed from the Native Plant Nursery. All are welcome! Leader: Stewardship staff
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Rhubarb Canning
Saturday, May 25; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
It’s rhubarb season! Learn how to can fresh rhubarb to enjoy the flavor year-round. Leader: Corinne Gordon
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Beach Day Open Geocaching
Tuesday, May 28; 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Sandy beaches in Wood County? Stop by anytime between 4:00 and 7:00 pm to borrow one of our GPS units or bring your smartphone with the Google Maps app and search for hidden geocaches in the park. Leader: Craig Spicer
To register, visit wcparks.org, or call 419-353-1897
Planting Native Plants
Thursday, May 30; 9:00 – 11:00 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Plant natives from the Wood County Park District’s greenhouse. We only have a few thousand plants to get into the parks and preserves, so everyone is welcome to dig in and help. Tools are provided; no experience required. And remember, green side up! Leader: Stewardship staff
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Portage Paddle
Thursday, May 30; 6:00 – 8:30 pm
William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Ave, Pemberville
Join naturalists in exploring a 2.7 mile section of the Portage River! Leaders will point out wildlife and river features as we paddle, eventually stopping at Lovers ODNR Fishing Access. Participants will be bussed back to the launch site at the conclusion of the trip. Cost: $7/$5 FWCP. Leaders: Craig Spicer & Bill Hoefflin
Please register for volunteer opportunities at https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com
