From WOOD COUNTY PARK DISTRICT
EcoLit Book Group Meeting
Thursday, January 9; 7:00 – 9:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Hankison Great Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
For this meeting, please read My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all. Discussion leader: Cheryl Lachowski, Teaching Professor, BGSU English Dept. and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN).Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
PiPs – Preschoolers in the Parks: Winter Edition
Friday, January 10; 10:00 – 11:00 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Children 3-6 years of age enjoy a short activity and craft while learning about the winter season. Adult companions must remain with children during this program. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Knitting for Kids
Saturday, January 11; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Knitting is not just for grandmas or girls! Participants will be taught the basics of knitting and learn how to make a pot holder. Kids can improve their hand-eye coordination, gain a sense of accomplishment, develop their craft, start a new hobby, and connect to the past.
Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Teenature: Nature at Night
Saturday, January 11; 7:00 – 10:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Visit with and learn how to handle the program animals and experience the park after dark. We’ll enjoy snacks and warm beverages after our nighttime adventure. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Introduction to Orienteering
Sunday, January 12; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Bradner Interpretive Center
11491 N. Fostoria Road, Bradner
Find out what else the magnetic compass can do besides show you which way is north. This reliable low-tech tool can help you get from point A to point B. We will learn the basics indoors and then take it outside on a short orienteering course. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Superb Owls
Thursday, January 16; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Get ready for the big game with this program! An educational program with live owls will be presented by Nature’s Nursery. A night hike to look and listen for these elusive creatures will follow the program. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Wild Self-Defense: Cougar
Friday, January 17; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Encountering wildlife is exhilarating, but if you’re not careful it can turn dangerous quickly! Learn all about this large creature, including how to avoid too-close encounters and have a chance at defending yourself from our very own “animal.” Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Butternut Squash Pickling
Saturday, January 18; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Learn to make this Carter Farm favorite and take home a jar of your own pickled squash.
Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Winter Bird Count For Kids
Saturday, January 18; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
We will search out and count as many birds as possible, and then feast on pizza while we make our countdown list. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Tuesday, January 21; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, BG
Explore the lost art of mending, a time-honored skill of the Depression Era homemaker. Bring an item to mend, thread, needle and a willingness to learn! Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist
Informational Program
Tuesday, January 21; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Hankison Great Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
This natural resources education program 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. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Escape the Nature Center
Wednesday, January 22; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:
Hankison Great Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Ready for a challenge? Use your wits, nature knowledge, and teamwork skills to solve the puzzles and escape the nature center. Cost: $10/person.
Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Tweenature: Winter Survival
Thursday, January 23; 4:00 – 6:00 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Learn how animals survive winter and consider how humans might survive winter conditions. We’ll call for owls, excellent winter survivors, at twilight before the program concludes. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Wild Skills: Fire-Building
Friday, January 24; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Bradner Nature Preserve:
Shelter house
11491 North Fostoria Road, Bradner
Fire is one of the best tools to have on your adventures, providing clean water, heat for cooking, and a positive attitude. Learn hands-on how to start and maintain one safely and successfully in a variety of different situations. Please register at wcparks.org, 419-353-1897
Arctic Open Archery
Saturday, January 25; 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Arrowwood Archery Range
11126 Linwood Road, BG
Arrows fly in the crisp winter air! Come anytime between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to give this cool archery a shot. All archery equipment provided, along with brief beginner-friendly instruction from our certified instructors.
Seed Cleaning Marathon
Saturday, January 25; 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Join us during this all-day event and help the stewardship staff clean native plant seeds that were harvested from Park District properties last year. While you are here be sure to sample and vote for your favorite chili from the options staff members will provide! Please register for this volunteer program on wcparks.galaxdigital.com
