Wood County Park District Programs May 1 – 17
Join Hands Day
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wood County Historical Center
13360 County Home Rd., Bowling Green
Help us improve our parks and preserves. Join us on this National Day of Service as we join people across the country volunteering in their communities. Please dress to work outdoors.
Wildflower Wednesdays
Wednesday, May 6; 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.
Bradner Preserve
11540 Timmons Road, Bradner
Nature awakens with a burst of colorful blossoms. See what’s in bloom, find out fun facts & folklore, and discover what else springs up along the trail. Dress for the weather & wet walking.
May Flowers Geocaching
Thursday, May 7; 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Bradner Preserve
11540 Timmons Road, Bradner
Embark on a modern treasure hunt! Learn how to use our GPS units to explore the preserve like you never have before. Dress for the outdoors and be prepared for brief self-guided exploration off trail with potentially rougher terrain. Participants should expect to walk over 1 mile.
Spring Mushrooms
Thursday, May 7; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve Friends’ Green Room
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
There’s more than morels – some are delicious, some are not, and some are dangerous. Build your skills for figuring out fungi, look for mushrooms in the woods, and maybe we’ll find a few choice edibles. You must attend on Thursday to participate in Saturday’s secret excursion.
Planting Natives
Tuesday, May 12; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
William Henry Harrison Park
644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville
The native plants that were grown in the Park District’s greenhouse are ready to plant in the parks and preserves. Tools will be provided. Dress to work outdoors and bring gloves if you have them.
Spring Tree I.D.
Wednesday, May 13; 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Cedar Creeks Preserve
4575 Walbridge Rd, Northwood
Want to figure out how to tell one tree from another? Learn the basics of spring tree identification on a guided walk through Cedar Creeks Preserve. Bring a camera for the many tree species that will be in bloom!
Native Nursery Nights
Thursday, May 14; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reuthinger Preserve
30730 Oregon Rd, Perrysburg
Join us on Thursday nights this summer at the Native Plant Nursery and Greenhouse at Reuthinger Preserve. Volunteers may be asked to plant, water, weed or collect seed. Dress to work outdoors and bring gloves if you have them.
QuickStart Your Canoe Orientation
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Rd, Perrysburg
Start this paddle season off right! Join instructor and naturalist Craig Spicer for this American Canoeing Association certified class to sharpen up on the basic safety and paddling skills you’ll need. Participants must meet Essential Eligibility Criteria prior to registration, provided on the program registration web
page, or by contacting Craig Spicer at [email protected] or (419)-661-1697, ext. 3. Participants should expect to get wet and dress for the weather. Participants must be 12 years of age or older. Cost: $15, FWCP: $10.
Farm Fun Saturdays – Kitchen Garden
Saturday, May 16; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Rd, Bowling Green
Come to the farm for history, nature, and fun! Take a tour then join in on learning about and planting the old-fashioned garden. Dress for the weather and possible wet walking.
Friends of the Park Quarterly Luncheon
Sunday, May 17; 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Otsego Park, Thompson Stone Hall
20000 W River Rd, Bowling Green
Come enjoy lunch and a special presentation about monarch butterflies at Otsego Park.
