The Wood County Park District offers many events and activities for area residents to enjoy!
Intro To Bee Keeping
Tuesday, February 24; 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Reuthinger Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
The Wood County Park District is pleased to welcome professional Bee Keeper, Mike Soboleski of SoBee Honey to present the art of Bee Keeping. Join us to find out how to manage your own bee hives. Leader: Stewardship Department
Woody Plant Removal
Saturday, February 21; 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Bradner Preserve: Timmons Road Access
11540 Timmons Road, Bradner
Help us improve wildlife habitat by removing unwanted woody plants. Dress to work outdoors and bring gloves if you have them. No experience necessary.
Tree-eats
Wednesday, February 25; 6:15 – 7:45 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
How do you tell one kind of tree from another when all the leaves are gone? We’ll show you how, outdoors and in, then stick around to enjoy tree treats from sassafras tea to chocolate. Dress for the weather. Leader: Pam Menchaca
Greenhouse Help
Thursday, February 26; 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Reuthinger Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Come help us grow plants at the Native Nursery and Greenhouse. Volunteers may be asked to perform a variety of functions such as transplanting seedlings, filling pots, or watering plants. No experience necessary.
Frog Monitoring
Saturday, February 28; 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Want to identify our local frogs and toads by sound? Interested in developing a greater connection to our parks while contributing to our knowledge about frogs and toads? Then join the Frog and Toad Calling Survey. Volunteers will be trained on how to conduct surveys and identify frog species by sight and sound. Leader: Jim Witter
PiPs: Wildlife Detectives!
Saturday, February 28; 10:00-10:45 a.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Preschoolers in the Parks (3-6 years of age) and their adult companions enjoy a short story and craft while learning about animal tracks and signs to be honorary wildlife detectives. Adults stay with their children for this program. Leader: Craig Spicer
Native American Moccasin Making Workshop Series
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, and 24; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
As an extension of last winter’s Native American moccasin program, learn the skill of making authentic Native American moccasins over the course of four sessions. The Plains two-piece style will be featured. Attendance at all sessions is required. Cost: $20; FWCP $15. Leader: Stewart Orr
Tie One On
Wednesday, March 4; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green
Join Becky White-Schooner for a nostalgic journey portraying a time period and lifestyle where the apron was an absolute necessity and the matriarch of the house wouldn’t be clothed without one. Someone once said, “Our most treasured family heirlooms are our sweet family memories.” The apron memory is one of those heirlooms. Leader: Pam Menchaca
