From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
The Wood County Park District has outdoor programs scheduled for parks around the county.
Paddle the Pond
Every Monday, June 7 – August 30; 4:00 – 7:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Enjoy a float on the pond! It’s perfect for a family outing, comfort-builder for beginners or relaxing exercise. An instructor will be available for introductory safety and skills education. All boats, life-jackets, and paddles provided. Boats and gear on a first-come-first-served basis. Call ahead for special needs accommodations. No registration required.
Go Green: Seed Starter Kit Pickup
Saturday, June 5; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
This kit includes everything needed for a biodegradable seed starter. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897.
Stationary Hay Baling
Sunday, June 6; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Watch Carter Historic Farm staff Chris and John bale hay. Bring a chair and enjoy the traditional agriculture in action. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897.
Tweenagers: Water Quality and Orienteering
Tuesday, June 8; 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
William Henry Harrison Park, 644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville
Search for macroinvertebrates, frogs, and other creatures in and around the Portage River using seine nets. We’ll examine them, identify a few and discuss what they mean for water quality. Afterwards, we’ll continue the adventure with a beginning orienteering program to develop compass and navigation skills. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897.
Family Pond Explorers | Frogs (Children)
Wednesday, June 9; 10:00 – 11:00 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve, 29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Bring your little ones ages 3-6 for an hour of pond exploration and discovery. Each week we will highlight a particular pond creature, with hands-on learning and stories to discover more about the week’s animal. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897.
Crash Pad Reservations
Thursdays, June 10, July 7 and August 10; 3:00 – 7:00 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve, 26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
Reserve a crash pad and try bouldering in one of the only natural climbing areas in northwest Ohio. We will instruct you on safe bouldering practices and use of crash pads to allow for self-exploration of the bouldering that is offered at Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve. Program fee: $5, reservations for 3, 4, 5, and 6 pm. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897.
Mountain Bike Meet-up
Mondays, June 14, July 12 and August 9; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Rudolph Bike Park, 14038 Mermill Road, Rudolph
Join The Right Direction pro instructors with your bike for some quality time at the track! Enjoy personalized instruction or go with the flow of the group for impromptu challenges and skill-builders for all ages. No registration needed.
