From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
Intro to Nature Photography
Tuesday, September 18; 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Interested in capturing the wonders of the outdoors in photographs but unsure how to do so? Bring your camera and practice honing your skills at our Nature Interpretation Center. This session will focus on making the most of natural lighting and taking great pictures without a flash. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Friends’ Migration Field Trip
Tuesday, September 18; 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 (14)
Emerge: Space is limited on the park bus, but participants may follow behind.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Wonderful Wooly Bears!
Tuesday, September 18, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
Do these cute fuzzy “bears” have the ability to forecast our winter? We will search out the answer as we look for them on the trail and in the quarry. All winter prognostications are the responsibility of the larvae of the Isabella tiger moth and are not necessarily the viewpoint of the Wood County Parks. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Parks Bus Tour
Saturday, September 22; 9:00 am – noon
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Enjoy a naturalist-led tour of a few parks, with a brief hike at each. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Canoeing with Crayfish
Saturday, September 22; 9:00 am – noon
Weirs Rapids Access
21095 Range Line Rd, Bowling Green
Enjoy a scenic float down the Maumee River with Naturalists and ODNR stream scientists who will point out interesting river features. Experience how experts evaluate the health of the river by investigating the critters that call it home! Cost: $10, FWCP $7. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Hunter Education Class
Sundays, September 23 and October 28, 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Park District Headquarters: Community Classroom
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Need to complete an Ohio Division of Wildlife Hunter Education course for your hunting license? Finish your Home-Study course with a park officer. Please register online at http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/education-and-outdoor-discovery/hunter-and-trapper-education with the “Find a Course” link in the Home-Study Course section. Registration ends Sundays, September 16 and October 21 to allow for completion of online portion of the class. Leader: Mark Wagner (30)
Emerge: Topics covered include wildlife conservation, safety, and the proper handling of firearms and other hunting equipment. Please note that all registration and coursework must be completed in advance. We are unable to accept walk-ins the day of the program. Registration ends Sundays, September 16 and October 21 to allow for completion of online portion of the class. Sign up for one class only, each will cover the same material.
Harvest Full Moon Walk
Monday, September 24, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Be sure to catch what is usually one of the most beautiful moonrises of the year. Join us on a moonlit stroll around the pond and learn some moon lore. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Bird Friendly Toledo
Tuesday, September 25; 7:00 – 8:00 pm
WW Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Learn how to support bird conservation at your home! Experts from Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative and Black Swamp Bird Observatory will discuss the Bird Friendly Toledo initiative to support conservation of bird species that reside in or migrate through northwest Ohio and Wood County.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
