From BOWLING GREEN PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Bowling Green Parks & Recreation department will be offering multiple opportunities for young nature lovers to experience Wintergarden this fall. Nature Stewards and Young Ones and Companions offer experiences for a variety of ages to interact with the environment in ways that suit them.
Young Ones and Companions includes a story, a short nature hike, a snack, and a craft for the theme of the month. This program is for preschool children ages 3 to 5 and their adult companions. Families are welcome to bring younger siblings of participants.
Young Ones and Companions educational sessions will take place at Wintergarden/St. John’s Preserve, from 4 – 5 p.m., on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The cost will be $20 for residents and $26 for non-residents.
Young Ones and Companions Tuesday sessions:
- Sept. 16
- Oct. 14
- Nov. 18
- Dec. 16
Young Ones and Companions Wednesday sessions:
- Sept. 17
- Oct. 15
- Nov. 19
- Dec. 17
Nature Stewards gives young nature stewards to Wintergarden/St. John’s Preserve an opportunity to care for the park. This program encourages first through eighth graders to learn about the plants and wildlife they will be helping. The Nature Stewards will collect and plant seeds and transplants, remove weeds, and maintain trails.
There are four Nature Stewards sessions that will take place from 4 – 5 p.m. on Wednesdays. Activities may be cancelled if inclement weather prevents outdoor activities. Long pants, sturdy shoes, and other weather appropriate clothes are recommended. There is no cost to register.
Nature Stewards sessions:
- Sept. 17
- Oct. 1
- Oct. 15
- Oct. 29
Participants can register through RecTrac at https://buff.ly/ZbKI3to. For more information, email Cinda Stutzman at stutzman@bgohio.org.
