From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
The Wood County Park District is offering a variety of nature programs in May.
Spring Wildflower Walk
Tuesday, May 1; 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
Archery Skills: Rainbow and Arrow
Thursday, May 3; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Otsego Park
20000 West River 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 artistic targets using our newfound skills. All archery equipment provided, personal gear welcome (inspected at program). Must be 7 yrs of age or older to attend. Minors must be accompanied by legal guardian. Bring a small canvas, shirt, poster, or anything you’d like splatter-painted! $5/$3 FWCP
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, May 3, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For this meeting, please read The Sea Around Us, Special Edition (1989) by Rachel Carson. 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 atwww.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Homeschoolers: Bird Migration
Friday, May 4; 10:00 – 11:30 am
Bradner Preserve: Nature Interpretation Center
Northwest Ohio is a great place to witness the spring migration! Learn about where these birds are going, how our parks play an important role, and what species you might see before heading out into the field.
Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Heritage Farm Demo
Saturday, May 5; 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Stop by any time during the afternoon the first Saturday of each month to see farm staff and volunteers in action working on the farm.
No registration needed. wcparks.org
Intro to Nature Photography
Tuesday, May 8; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Bradner Nature Interpretation Center
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Interested in capturing the wonders of the outdoors in photographs, but unsure of what all of those camera settings do? Bring your camera and practice honing your skills at our new Nature Interpretation Center. This session will focus on how to use those camera settings to your advantage. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Nature Journaling
Thursday, May 10; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
We provide the sketchbook for your outdoor journaling adventure, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN), Sue Frankforther, is your guide. She’ll share her passion for nature, writing and illustration and get you started. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Spring Tree and Woody Plant ID
Saturday, May 12; 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Bradner Preserve
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
They are some of the largest living things in our parks, but do you know how to tell an oak from a maple or poison ivy from Virginia creeper? Woody plants anchor many of the habitats that native wildlife need, begin learning some of these fascinating organisms and how they benefit animals and people. We will be learning in the outdoors, both on and off trail. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Homeschoolers: Stream Study
Saturday, May 12; 2:00 – 3:30 pm
William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville
Water quality is an increasingly important issue in our area and in the world. But how do we find out the water quality of a river? We’ll learn about a few different ways to test water quality and conduct our own survey of the Portage River! Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Friends’ Migration Field Trip
Tuesday, May 15; 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. Register atwww.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
Portage Paddle
Thursday, May 31; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville
Join naturalists in exploring a 2.7 mile section of the Portage River! Starting at William Henry Harrison Park, naturalists will point out wildlife and river features as we paddle, eventually stopping at Lovers ODNR Fishing Access, where you’ll be bussed back to William Henry Harrison Park. Cost: $7/$3 FWCP. Register at www.wcparks.org, or call (419) 353-1897
