(Submitted by Wood County Park District)
Following are upcoming events planned by the Wood County Park District:
Wild Skills: Fire and Shelter
Wednesday, November 16; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
Gain survival know-how to prepare yourself for when outdoor adventures turn sour, then put your new-found skills to the test! Participants learn multiple ways to start fires and create their own survival shelter out of natural materials. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear and tough clothing. For more information: wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897
PiPs—Turkeys
Friday, November 18; 10:00 – 10:45 am
WW Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For children 3-6 years of age. Participants enjoy an interactive story, a fun craft, and a short nature hike. Please register child only. Adults must stay with their preschoolers. For more information: wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Program Informational Meeting
Saturday, November 19; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve
26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg
This natural resources education program begins in April and is coupled with community-based volunteer service. Sessions take place inside and out and include many topics: interpretation, ecology, birds, native plants, mammals, insects, geology, and more! Co-sponsored by OSU Extension. For more information: wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897
Farm Play: Hot Coals Dinner
Saturday, November 19, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Join us in the farm house for good food and cheer as we settle into winter after another long year of hard work and play at the farm. We provide a meal of meat, vegetables and dessert cooked over fireplace coals. Participants are asked to bring one dish from a list provided (cooking over hot coals optional). Cost: $10, FWCP members and kids $5. For more information: wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897
Tai Chi
Tuesday, November 22; 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Tai Chi is a slow-moving low-impact aerobic art form that encompasses stretching and relaxing the mind as well as the body. This is free, open to the public, does not require registration and is great for all ages and abilities. For more information: wcparks.org, (419) 353-1897.
