Wood County Park District November Programs

November Programs:

Project Feederwatch

Bird Monitoring

Saturday, November 5; 10:00 – 11:30 am

Join citizen scientists around the world to count wintering birds. A presentation about how to identify and count the birds will be followed by a practice session at the feeders.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:

Friends’ Green Room

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

Register Here

Life Hacks:

The Fall Home Edition

Monday, November 7; 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Discover how to use simple things around your house to make your life a little easier and more fun. This is a great program for those who want to be creative and save some money.

Leaders: Briana Witte, Bryan Bockbrader

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve:

Friends’ Green Room

29530 White Road, Perrysburg
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Into the Night Hike

Thursday, November 10; 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Experience nature after sunset for the waxing Beaver Moon, the Great Square of Pegasus, and a walk in the woods. Enjoy the sounds and aromas of nature in the dark guided by a naturalist. You’ll be surprised at how well you can see without a light.

Cedar Creeks Preserve

4575 Walbridge Road, Northwood
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Intro to Rope Rappelling – FULL program & waiting list
Saturday, November 12; 9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Join us for a day of rope rappelling fun! A brief orientation session will cover the gear and safety procedures, then it’s off to the 25-35 foot cliffs.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg

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Wild Skills: Fire and Shelter
Wednesday, November 16; 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Gain survival know-how to prepare yourself for when outdoor adventures turn sour, then put your new skills to the test! Participants learn multiple ways to start fires and create their own survival shelter out of natural materials. Be prepared for the weather. Wear sturdy footwear and tough clothing. Must be 8 years of age or older.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg

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PiPs – Turkeys
Friday, November 18; 10:00 – 10:45 am

For children 3-6 years of age. Participants enjoy a story, craft, and a short nature hike. Please register child only.

W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

29530 White Road, Perrysburg

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Farm Play: Hot Coals Dinner
Saturday, November 19; 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Join us in the farmhouse for good food and cheer as we settle into winter after another long year of hard work and play at the farm. We provide a meal of meat, vegetables and dessert cooked over fireplace coals. Participants are asked to bring one dish from a list provided upon registration (cooking over hot coals optional).

Carter Historic Farm

18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green

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Ohio Certified

Volunteer Naturalist

Informational Meeting

Saturday, November 19; 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Interested in the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN) program? This unique hands-on natural resource education program is coupled with community-based volunteer service. Sessions take place inside and out at Wood County Park District properties and off-site locations. Class topics include interpretation, ecology, birds, native plants, mammals, insects, geology, and more. Co-sponsored by WCPD and Ohio State University Extension of Wood County, the OCVN program begins in April. Want to learn more before submitting your application? Register and attend this free informational session.

Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve

26940 Lime City Road, Perrysburg

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2nd Annual Photo Contest Submission DEADLINE

Wednesday, November 30; 5:00 pm

Last day to submit your photos to the Friends of the Wood County Park District Photo Contest. Three Categories: Plant Life, Wildlife, and Landscapes. Submit Photos to photocontest @wcparks.org or by flash drive/CD dropped off to WCPD Headquarters “Attn: Photo Contest”. All photos must have names and be taken at a Wood County Park District property.

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Commemorative Trail

Engraved Bricks on Sale

Say it forever. Leave a legacy.

The soon-to-be-installed brick path at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve in Perrysburg is an excellent way to celebrate loved ones, birthdays, anniversaries and legacies. Bricks and engravings are of the highest quality. 4″ x 8″ bricks are $100 (3 lines of text) and 8″ x 8″ bricks are $125 (5 lines of text).

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Wood County Park District November Programs

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