The Crawford Park District is offering the following programs:

Haunted Headwaters

Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8-11:30 p.m. at Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598.

They say these woods are haunted, and the river running through them emanates an eerie mist. Join the Crawford Park District for a terrifying trek through the cursed woods, along the haunted Sandusky River and, hopefully, make it back safely. The cost for this event is $5 per person; funds raised will be split between the Junior Naturalist Club and our NEW archery range!

This hike is not suitable for young children. Sandusky Headwaters Preserve 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.

Feeding Day

Monday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598.

Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Lisa to help feed some of the animals that reside in the Nature Center. Help prepare food for the box turtles or dangle a worm for the snapping turtle to grab! Don’t forget our snakes would love a mouse, too!

Little Explorers: Nature Scents

Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598.

Little Explorers is an interactive program offered by the Crawford Park District for children ages 0-5. Activities focus on stimulating children’s senses and developing fine motor skills. This month, come and experience the many different scents of nature. We’ll have many hands-on samples to smell, and we will talk about the different scents of Ohio’s nature ranging from flowers to trees.

Canoeing

Thursday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. at Neff Reservoir, state Route 98, east of Bucyrus.

Stop out for an evening paddle around Neff Reservoir. After learning some canoeing basics and safety, you will then take to the water! Please wear shoes that can get wet. All equipment will be provided. No registration required, but it will be first come first serve.

Submitted by the Crawford Park District.