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June 15th- 30th Programs:
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Canoeing with Crayfish
Friday, June 17; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
A scenic float on the Maumee River with naturalists and stream scientists reveals interesting river features and water critters.
Otsego Park
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
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Fire by the River
Friday, June 17; 6 – 9 pm
Enjoy an evening around the fire with yard games, Dutch oven cooking, and a great view of the mighty Maumee River. Bring a chair and come and go anytime from 6 to 9 pm.
Otsego Park
20000 West River Road, Bowling Green
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Life Hacks: The Summer Garden Edition
Monday, June 20; 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Learn more creative, inexpensive, and do-it-yourself garden hacks in our summer edition of this ongoing series.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
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Full Strawberry Moon
Monday, June 20; 8:30 -9:30 pm
Celebrate the first day of summer with a sunset, moonrise, and the sights and sounds of evening along the river.
Otsego Park: Marlow Overlook
20000 W. River Road, Bowling Green
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Slippery Elm Slow Roll
Thursday, June 23, 7:00 -830pm
Get into action with Wood County Parks and Wood County District Public Library on this family-friendly bicycle ride. Freshen up on bike safety before the trip, learn about the trail and the unique surroundings. Connect with your community, parks, and library.
Black Swamp Preserve Main Lot,
1014 S. Maple St, Bowling Green
No registration needed
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International Mud Day Celebration
Saturday, June 25; 10:00 am – noon
Go ahead and get a little muddy – or a lot! There’s plenty of fun for all dirt comfort levels, from hands-only to reveling in the muck. Started in 2009, the day is a festive way for people to get closer to the earth, literally. Enjoy a mud-pie kitchen and obstacle course. Bring a towel and extra clothes. There will be a spray-off station.
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Farm Chores: Messing with Mulberries Campfire
Saturday, June 25, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Mulberries can make a mess, but what else can you make with them? Learn about the trees, berry uses and mulberry folklore. Finish with a tasty mulberry treat as we socialize around the campfire.
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Farm Chores:
Crochet Rug Workshop Beginners learn everything from how to rip the fabric to crocheting it. Led by Friends’ member Ginny Dean. Bring your own sharp scissors. You’ll take home a crochet hook and extra fabric strips that we provide and the start of your own rug. The two sections are the exact same program. Please only register for one.
Carter Historic Farm Thursday, June 23; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursday, June 30; 6:00 – 9:00 pm
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Passport to the Parks
Pick up a Passport at any of our upcoming programs. Receive a stamp at each program, collect 10 stamps to earn an awesome water bottle! Volunteer programs count too, so get involved and get out into nature.
May – October, 2016
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