The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs:
Viewing the Sun
Saturday, Sept. 28, from 2-4 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598.
Stargazing and viewing the planets in the night sky is a great time, but have you ever thought about looking at the sun through a telescope? Join the Crawford Park District Astronomy Club for a unique experience of viewing our gaseous giant through a telescope made for viewing the sun! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of U.S. Route 30. For more information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District, visit www.crawfordpd.org.
Pickin’ Pawpaws
Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. at Carpenter’s Bottom, 3229 State Route 98, Bucyrus.
“Pickin’ up Pawpaws, puttin’ em in her pocket!” Come on a hike with Crawford Park District Naturalist Lisa to learn about and search for Ohio’s largest native fruit… the Pawpaw! If the fruits are ripe and ready, we will have a tasty snack! Fun for all ages. Carpenter’s Bottom Natural Area is located on state Route 98 east of Bucyrus, just beyond the railroad tracks.
Monarch Tagging
Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. at Unger Park, 1303 Bucyrus Nevada Road.
The Crawford Park District invites you to learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, its need for milkweed plants, and their amazing migration to Mexico. You will have an opportunity to help Kansas University with Monarch migration and population research by attempting to capture, tag, and release Monarch butterflies! Fun for all ages! Nets will be provided. Unger Park is located just west of Bucyrus on Bucyrus-Nevada Road.
Homeschool in Nature: Archery
Thurs., Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598.
This month the Crawford Park District Homeschoolers are going to learn how to safely use bows to shoot arrows at our targets. With a little practice and patience, you’ll be hitting your target by the end of class. Call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to register your 5 to 12-year-old.
Submitted by the Crawford Park District.
