Wildlife glow in Wild Lights display

An elk in a display designed by the Wood County Park District naturalists greets visitors to the Wild Lights display.

By DAVID DUPONT

BG Independent News

The Wood County Park District is brightening up the bleak midwinter nights with a Wild Lights display this weekend at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve.

The district put out a community call for displays with staff members making their own contributions.  Each display features, wildlife – badgers, cougars, bears, elk and more – all life size and in 3-D.

Visitors can stroll through the display. Face coverings are encouraged.

The display concludes tonight, Sunday, Jan. 10, at the park at 29530 White Road, Perrysburg, from 5-8 p.m.

A wolf howls at the moon. Created by the Downey family.
A deer dons a mask. Designed by the park police
A bear surrounded by candy canes was created by Girl Scout Troop 11582-B
A deer ponders the night sky. Designed by Jamie Sands
Girl Scouts gathered around a fire part of display created by Girl Scout Troop 11582-A