Fall Bird Banding
Saturday, Oct. 30 • 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Fall bird banding gives us insight into bird populations that remain in or come to Crawford County for the winter. Crawford Park District staff and Bob Placier will have nets open and feeder traps set to see who is hanging around this time of year.
Viewing the Night Sky
Saturday, Oct. 30 • 7 p.m.
Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Join members of the Crawford Park Astronomy Club as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights.
Homeschool in Nature: Finding Ferns
Thursday, Nov. 4 • 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m.
Lowe-Volk Park , 2401 State Route 598
This month the Crawford Park District Homeschoolers are going to take a look at ferns that are growing in Lowe-Volk Park. We’ll look at the different fronds to see how the species are similar or different. How many different species do you think we can find? Dress for the weather. Call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot for your 5-12-year-old.
Fall Hike
Sunday, Nov. 7 • 1 p.m.
Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598
Come enjoy a relaxing stroll along the trails of your newest preserve! Join Crawford Park District Director Josh as he points out key features and projects that make Sandusky Headwaters the newest gem of your park system. All ages welcome.
Nature Hike
Sunday, Nov. 7 • 3 p.m.
Sears Woods State Nature Preserve, 1486 Mt. Zion Road
The last flowering plants and insects of the year can be seen along the trail at Sears Woods. Everything from dragonflies to migrating warblers is possible during this time of seasonal change. Meet Warren Uxley at the Sears Woods parking lot located on Mt. Zion Road, west of Bucyrus.
Bustling Bears
Wednesday, Nov. 10 • 5 p.m.
Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Kids, the Crawford Park District invites you to bring your adults to learn about bears that live in North America. While the Black Bears that live in Ohio might be slowing down and denning up soon, we will stay active with ways to learn all about them and their behaviors. In addition to seeing some bear biofacts, you will also make a craft to take home.
Birding Basics
Saturday, Nov. 13 • 8 a.m.
Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Curious about birding, but don’t know how to get involved? Join Crawford Park District Land Manager and Naturalist Kyle Bailey for an interactive, family-friendly program suitable for all ages. Autumn is winding down and so is migration. Woodlands are alive with winter species such as chickadees, titmice, nuthatches, and Brown Creepers. This program will focus on birding basics such as learning how to identify common Ohio species, when and where to bird, how to bird, what to look for, and much more. Please bring binoculars or cameras to better view the birds. Binoculars are limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Stewardship Program: Woody Species
Saturday, Nov. 13 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598
Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty while contributing to preserving our native habitats? Then come out and assist Land Manager Kyle Bailey with the Crawford Park District’s monthly Stewardship Program. We will be focusing our attention on removing unwanted woody species such as Glossy Buckthorn (Frangula alnus), Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata), Honeysuckle (Amur sp.), Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and more. We will begin with a brief introduction about stewardship and our target species before heading out into the field. Closed-toe shoes are required; long sleeves and pants are suggested. There is a possibility of contact with Poison Ivy. Dress for the weather. Some gloves and loppers will be available.
Millipedes & Centipedes
Saturday, Nov. 13 • 2 p.m.
Heckert Nature Preserve, 1601 State Route 19
Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Abby on a hike through Heckert Nature Preserve to find some of the “many-legged” creatures that live under logs and leaf litter in our forests. Dress for the weather as the event will happen rain or shine unless severe weather is present.
Owl Prowl
Saturday, Nov. 13 • 7 p.m.
Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Did you know that Ohio is home to eight species of owls with only four species being full-time residents? The Crawford Park District invites you to come to Lowe-Volk Park to learn about these amazing avian predators of the night. We will meet in Lowe-Volk Nature Center to discuss the natural history of owls before heading out onto the property to listen and look for owls.
