Check out these upcoming programs……
Yoga, Nature & You
Mondays, April 18 and 25; 9:30 – 11:30 am
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Enjoy a nature hike with spring wildflowers. After the hike, join in a yoga class at the nature center led by certified instructor Jenn McCullough. Cost: $12. Leader: Jim Witter
Register at www.wcparks.org
Wildflower Wednesday
Wednesday, April 20; 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Cedar Creek Preserve
4575 Walbridge Road, Northwood
Nothing says spring like wildflowers bursting from the thawing ground to flaunt their beautiful blooms. We’ll look for trillium, spring beauties, trout lily, and many more seasonal flowers. Leader: Pam Menchaca
Register at www.wcparks.org
Living Green: Your Dream Green Home
Thursday, April 21; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
W.W. Knight Preserve: Friends Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Prepare your home for the summer months to conserve energy and save money. Eric and Zeb will present their dream green home using all the concepts talked about throughout the living green program series. Leaders: Eric Scott and Zeb Albert
Register at www.wcparks.org
Grain Barn Workbench Tour
Thursday, April 21; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Get a sneak peek at the newest outbuilding exhibit on the farm – the workbench in the Grain Barn. Learn about the restoration of the bench and tools displayed, as well as how the tools were used in the 1930s. Leader: Tim Gaddie
Register at www.wcparks.org
Cache-In-Trash-Out (CITO)
International Weekend Cleanup
Friday, April 22; 1:00 – 3:00 pm
William Henry Harrison Park – 644 Bierley Ave, Pemberville
Join geocachers and earth-advocates around the world on this special CITO weekend of service. Help clean up the park while embarking on a modern treasure hunt using GPS units, or you can register for the cleanup only. GPS Units and hand-sanitizer are provided. Dress to get dirty and be prepared for brief self-guided off-trail exploration. Bring drinking water. A change of clothes and extra shoes are recommended. Leader: Craig Spicer. Register at www.wcparks.org
Rainbow-and-Arrow Open Archery
Saturday, April 23; 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Otsego Park – 20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
Give artistic archery a shot! Bring an old t-shirt, blank canvas, or something else to paint and shoot to create your own watercolor masterpiece. All archery gear and paint provided. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. No registration required. Leaders: Craig Spicer, Briana Witte
Register at www.wcparks.org
Nature Tech: iNaturalist
Wednesday, April 27; 7:00 – 8:30 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – 29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Help the Park District photograph and identify the plants and animals of Wood County. The list of species is approaching 200! Join the search for new creatures to add to the list. Leader: Jim Witter
Register at www.wcparks.org
Garden Tool Care
Thursday, April 28; 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Reuthinger Preserve – 30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Are you ready for spring? Are your tools? Learn simple techniques for keeping them in good shape to make your work easier. Bring your garden tools so we can work with you to get them ready for the coming season. Leader: Bryan Bockbrader
Register at www.wcparks.org