July WC Park Programs

Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29;

4:00 – 7:30 pm

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

 

Enjoy a float on the pond at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve; perfect for a family outing, comfort-builder for beginners, or relaxing exercise! An instructor will be available for introductory safety and skills education. All boats, life-jackets, and paddles provided. Boats and gear on a first-come-first-served basis. Enjoy a nature walk while you wait! The last Monday of every month will feature kayaks along with canoes: June 24, July 29, August 26. Must be 4 years of age or older to ride, 12 years old for kayaks. Call ahead for special needs accommodations. Kayaking programs made possible with ODNR Division of Watercraft.

 

No Registration Required

Tuesday, July 2; 1:00 – 6:00 pm

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg

 

Driver’s license is needed to check out GPS units. Suggested age for GPS use is 8 and up. Parents/Guardians encouraged to use GPS while guiding children who search for geocaches if children are unable to use GPS. Our geocaches rock! Can you find them all? Stop by anytime between 1:00 and 6:00 pm to borrow one of our GPS units or bring your smartphone with the Google Maps app and search for hidden geocaches in the park. Dress for the weather and be prepared for substantial walking and self-guided exploration. No SWAG for exchange necessary.

 

No Registration Required

Friday, July 5; 8:45 – 10:00 pm

Carter Historic Farm

18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green

 

Discover facts, myths, local species, and conservation challenges of bats. Afterwards, we’ll play a game demonstrating bat echolocation powers and hike with bat-detecting sonar to search for our only truly flying mammals!

 

Saturday, July 6; 9:00 – 11:30 am

Black Swamp Preserve

1014 South Maple Street, Bowling Green

 

What’s the Great Black Swamp? Who is Old Huldah? Where is the ghost town of Ducat? Join in on this no-drop group road-bike ride and learn about the history of the Slippery Elm Trail. Ride pace average 10-12 mph. Black Swamp Preserve to Rudolph Depot and back. 10-mile ride. Don’t have a road-bike? Limited rental bikes available through Cycle Werks at a discount – rentals require advanced notice. Contact program leader for additional information.

 

Sunday, July 7; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Otsego Park

20000 W. River Road, Bowling Green

 

Learn about water quality of the Maumee River by finding and identifying macroinvertebrates from the water. You must be prepared to go into knee deep water with closed-toed shoes. No experience needed. Must be 10 years of age and up to participate. Minors need an adult present. Participants must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Event is dependent on water levels.

 

Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12;

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

 

Explore, learn, and get dirty at our half-day Nature Camps! Every day offers new educational and entertaining activities to connect campers to the outdoors and all the things that call it home. A field trip to another Wood County Park expands the exploration of the outdoors, and the joy of discovery! Please provide a reliable email address or phone number; additional necessary information will be sent to you following your registration. Scholarships are available for families needing assistance with camp fees.  

Program fee: $60, scholarships available

 

Monday – Friday, July 8 – 12;

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Carter Historic Farm

18331 Carter Road, BG

 

Experience the summer life of old-time play and homestead chores for children growing up on a 1930s farm. Whether feeding the livestock, baking Dutch oven cookies, tending the vegetable patch, or playing ringolevio in the woodlot, campers will learn about the reward of farm work and the joy of outdoors play. 

Program fee: $60

 

Tuesday, July 9; 6:30 – 11:00 pm

Cedar Creeks Preserve

4575 Walbridge Road, Northwood

 

Wood County Park District is excited to partner with the Ohio Division of Wildlife to offer a beginners’ workshop for gigging frogs. Topics to be covered by ODNR Division of Wildlife officials include techniques and equipment used, regulations, and cleaning and cooking frogs. Following the classroom portion we will move to an offsite location to put our lesson to the test and gig some frogs and get wet.

 

Wednesday, July 10; 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Arrowwood Archery Range

11126 Linwood Road, Bowling Green

 

Arrive anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 pm to give archery a shot! All archery equipment provided, along with brief beginner-friendly instruction from our certified instructors. Children must be at least 7 years of age or older to use our equipment. No registration required.

 

No Registration Required

Thursday, July 11; 7:00 – 9:30 pm

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

 

For this meeting, please read Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education by Michael Pollan. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all. Discussion leader: Cheryl Lachowski, Senior Lecturer, BGSU English Dept. and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN)

 

Friday, July 12; 6:30 – 8:30 pm

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

 

Share an evening with the family in a natural setting and try to catch a big one! A limited number of poles and bait will be provided, and you are free to bring your own.

 

Saturday, July 13; 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Otsego Park

20000 West River Road, Bowling Green

 

Paddle down the Mighty Maumee with a naturalist. Check out ecological features and search for wildlife like bald eagles, painted turtles, beaver and more! A kayaking safety and skills session will precede the trip. Previous kayaking experience highly recommended. Paddling trip is roughly 5 river miles. Meet at Otsego Park, where a bus will take us to the launch at Grand Rapids to paddle back to Otsego Park. Must be 14 years of age or older (must have liability form signed by legal guardian before attending the program). All registered participants must meet Essential Eligibility Criteria (abilities and characteristics deemed fundamental for participation). Call ahead for special needs and accommodations. No restroom facilities at program location. Kayaking programs made possible by ODNR Division of Watercraft.

Program fee: $13

Friends of the Parks Members: $8.00

 

Saturday, July 13; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

William Henry Harrison Park

644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville

 

Get up close and personal with life in the Portage River as we explore some of its runs, riffles and pools. We will be in the water exploring with our hands and nets, so wear quick drying clothes and footwear that can get wet and stay attached to your feet. Kids must be 8 years or older. Program cancelled in the event of high water.

 

Saturday, July 13; 12:00 – 1:30 pm

W.W. Knight Nature

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

 

Forest therapy is practicing the connection with yourself and the Earth. By practicing this connection, you reduce stress, depression, anxiety, blood pressure and heart rate, symptoms of OCD and ADHD and increase your sense of well-being, immunity, mental clarity, creativity & concentration. Please dress for the weather, all weather event.

Program fee: $15

 

Saturday, July 13; 9:30 – 10:30 pm

Beaver Creek Preserve

23028 Long Judson Road, Grand Rapids

 

See stars, nebula, and more with the Toledo Astronomical Association. Feel free to bring a chair and blanket. This program is free and open to all. No need to register. For more information contact Frank Merritt at 419-535-8775 or [email protected].

 

No Registration Required