Congratulations to the 2014 Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist class! Pictured left to right: Back Row: Joanna Willis, Katie McKibben, Craig Everett (OSU Cooperator), Nancy Scott, Srinivas Melkote, Paige Bulkeley. Front Row: Jennifer Harvey, Sue Ryno, Lori Parratt (OCVN Coordinator), and Zeb Albert.
Upcoming Programs at Wood County Park District
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Informational Meeting
Monday, January 26; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
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Nature’s Nursery Owls
Presentation and Hike
Tuesday, January 27; 7:00-8:30 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
See live owls up close as Nature’s Nursery, wildlife rehabilitators, share fascinating facts about them. Then take a night hike to look and listen for these elusive creatures. Leader: Jim Witter
Simple Bird Feeder Make and Take
Thursday, January 29
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Reuthinger Preserve
30730 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
Join bird lover Briana Witte to make a simple bird feeder to take home to feed our feathery winter friends.
PiPs: Hibernation
Saturday, January 31; 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 learn about hibernating creatures through a short story and brief walk. Adults stay with their children for this program. Leader: Jim Witter
Hawks and Owls Field Trip
Saturday, February 7; 2:00-8:30 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area is a great place to see wintering hawks and owls. Last year, we witnessed a hawk eating a woodpecker on the side of a country road! Bring money for a dinner stop on the way home. Cost: $10, FWCP $5. Leader: Jim Witter
