(Submitted by Wood County Park District)
Following is a list of events schedule for May by the Wood County Park District.
Open Archery
Wednesday, May 3; 4:30-7:00pm
Wood County Historical Center
13660 County Home Road, Bowling Green
Arrive anytime between 4:30 and 7:00 pm to give archery a shot! All archery equipment provided along with brief beginner-friendly instruction from our certified instructors. Children must be at least 7 years of age to use our equipment. No registration required.
Scrapbooking Retreat
Saturday, May 6; 9:00 am – noon or 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Beaver Creek Preserve
23028 Long Judson Road, Grand Rapids
Slow down and engage in a favorite hobby! Led by Friends’ of the Parks members Jill Konst and Ranaye McLaughlin, participants will make a card and create a page to add to a scrapbook. Supplies and light refreshments are included. Please register for one session, both programs will cover the same material.
Intro to Rope Rappelling
Saturday, May 6; 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
It’s a day of rope rappelling fun! A brief orientation covers gear and safety procedures, then it’s off to the 25-35 foot cliffs. Safety equipment, instruction/guidance, and water are provided. Bring a water bottle and sack lunch. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. Closed-toe footwear only; access to cliff tops requires short hikes on slightly uneven terrain.
Intro to Nature Photography
Tuesday, May 9; 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
You can take beautiful nature photos! Bring your camera to practice honing your photography skills! We will focus on practical outdoor use of your camera so wear weather appropriate clothing.
Nature Journaling
Thursday, May 11; 4:30 – 6:00 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.
Farm Play: Go Fly a Kite!
Saturday, May 13; 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Kites have been around for millennia, so they were as popular in the past as they are today. Discover kite history, especially during the 1930s, learn about different kites, then make a kite to take home. If the weather cooperates, we’ll give flying a try.
Food Preservation Series: Canned Cattails
Wednesday, May 17; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Cattails were a foraging staple in northwest Ohio from American Indians to Black Swamp pioneers to 1930s farmers. Learn cattail natural history, how to harvest cattails, and a basic cattail-shoot recipe. (If a late winter prevents an early harvest, we’ll make a recipe substitution but still learn about the cattails.) No experience necessary. Cost: $10/ $5 FWCP.
Bradner Interpretive Center Grand Opening
Saturday, May 20; 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Bradner Preserve
11491 Fostoria Road, Bradner
Check out the latest development in the Wood County Park District – an interpretive center with hands-on, museum-quality exhibits. Enjoy light refreshments at this grand opening and ribbon cutting. You could be the first of your friends to experience this amazing interpretive center with interactive displays for all ages and interest levels.
Wear It! Paddle the Pond
Monday, May 22; 5:00 – 7:00pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Join the world in raising life jacket awareness as a part of the “Ready, Set, Wear It!” campaign. Paddle anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Brief safety and paddling lessons available as requested. Canoes, kayaks, and life jackets are provided, first-come, first-served. Visit www.readysetwearit.com for more information.
Carter Ruggers Meeting
Thursday, May 25; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Join the fun creating crocheted rugs on the 4th Thursday of each month. Beginner or experienced, all are welcome. Bring your own materials for personal pieces; we provide materials for first-timers and farm rugs. Registration preferred but not required.
Canoe Safety & Rescue
Friday, May 26; 5:00 – 8:30 pm
Three Meadows Pond
700 Three Meadows Drive, Perrysburg
Join American Canoeing Association instructors to build your canoe safety and rescue skills. In the classroom and on the water, this course helps you keep all boats afloat and prepares you for when they don’t. Canoeing gear provided; personal life-jackets welcome. Dress for the weather and for frequent swimming. All participants must have previous canoeing experience and meet Essential Eligibility Criteria (available online at www.wcparks.org ). Cost: $20 / FWCP $15.
