Here are theWood Country Park District Events scheduled for March 13 – 21.
The Park Market
Friday, March 13, 1:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am – 3:00 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve – 29530 White Road, Perrysburg
An alternative to the Green Garage Sale, enjoy shopping in a market-like atmosphere where vendors sell gently used items from vintage collectibles to clothing and toys.
Lucky Charms Geocaching
Saturday, March 14; 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Otsego Park
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
Come on a modern treasure hunt! Learn how to use provided GPS units to explore Otsego Park in a way you never have before. Dress for the outdoors and be prepared for a brief self-guided exploration off trail on potentially rougher terrain. Participants should expect to walk over 1 mile. Hot beverages at the stone shelter will be provided. Leader: Craig Spicer.
How to Grow Plants from Seed
Thursday, March 19; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Reuthinger Preserve: Greenhouse
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Ever wanted to try to grow your own plants from seed? Come out to the Greenhouse at the Reuthinger Preserve and we will share some secrets you can use to start your plants at home. Leader: Eric Scott.
Equinox River Hike
Friday, March 20; 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Otsego Park
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
“Spring arrives at the close of a winter day” (Elizabeth Bowen) and it starts in 2015 at 6:45. Celebrate on a sunset hike along the Maumee to look for nature’s signs that warm weather and longer days are on the way. Leader: Pam Menchaca.
Brown Bag Lunch and Seed Cleaning
Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters: Community Classroom
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Pack your lunch (refrigerator and microwave available) and come help us clean the last of the native seeds for the season. You can stay part of the time or all 4 hours. These seeds were collected by volunteers to be propagated in the greenhouse or sown out in the parks. No experience needed and all the work will be done indoors in the heat. Leader: Lori Parratt .
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