December programs offered by the Wood County Park District.
Winter Tree ID
Sunday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bradner Preserve Nature Center
Get a closer look at trees without their leaves. Learn how to identify a tree based on its bark and twigs. Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Seed Cleaning: Western (volunteer)
Tuesday, December 7; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve
Help clean native plant seeds that have been harvested from park district properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. All instruction and materials provided. Feel free to dress in western fashion for added fun! Register at wcparks.galaxydigital.com
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, December 9; 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
For this meeting, please read The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Owl Hike
Thursdays, December 9, December 23; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
December 9: Bradner Preserve
December 23: Cedar Creeks Preserve
Join us on a night hike to look and listen for these elusive creatures. We’ll be looking and listening for screech and great horned owls, and listening to the calls of other species that are occasionally seen in our area. Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Monthly Nature Journaling Meetup
Select Saturdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., December – February
December 11: Bradner Preserve
January 8: W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
February 26: Carter Historic Farm
Stop by for monthly nature journaling. Join local Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists and build your nature journaling skills. The group will discuss nature journaling, share techniques and spend time outside. All are welcome. The group will meet at a different park for each meeting to get to know the many locations Wood County has to offer. Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
A Heritage Holiday
Saturday, December 11; 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Carter Historic Farm
Join us to share some seasonal cheer at the Farm’s open house. We’ll have carols played on the player piano, ornament making and other activities for the whole family. No registration needed for this community event that is free and open to all.
Seed Cleaning: 90s Neon (volunteer)
Tuesday, December 14; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
Help clean native plant seeds that have been harvested from park district properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. All instruction and materials provided. Feel free to dress in your most intense neon colors for added 90s fun! Register at wcparks.galaxydigital.com
Base Camp Stories: Fort to Port: An Adventure on the Maumee River – Bill Hoefflin & Amanda Domalski
Thursday, December 16; 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
In 2019, four bold kayakers embarked to thru-paddle the entire 137 miles of the Maumee River in four days. Half of the expedition members, Wood County Parks senior naturalist Bill Hoefflin and Metroparks Toledo outdoor skills specialist Amanda Domalski, share stories and visuals from their adventure. Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Long Nights Full Moon Walk
Friday, December 17; 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Bradner Nature Center
During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their longest and darkest. Bundle up and enjoy the last full moon of 2021.Register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Seed Cleaning: Ugly Sweater (volunteer)
Tuesday, December 21; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
Help clean native plant seeds that have been harvested from park district properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. All instruction and materials provided. Feel free to dress in the ugliest holiday sweater you can find for added fun! Register at wcparks.galaxydigital.com
