Wood County Park End of August Programs

Saturday, August 18;

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Weirs Rapids Access

21095 Range Line Rd, Bowling Green

Enjoy a scenic float down the Maumee River with Naturalists and ODNR stream scientists who will point out interesting river features. Experience how experts evaluate the health of the river by investigating the critters that call it home! Previous canoeing experience highly recommended. Must be 6 years old to ride in middle, 10 years old to paddle at the bow (front), 14 years old to paddle without an adult in the same boat (must have liability form signed by legal guardian before attending the program). Please make arrangements with program leader for center riders or special needs.

Program fee: $10/ $7 for Friends of the Parks members.

Saturday, August 18; 9:00 – 10:30 pm

Beaver Creek Preserve

23028 Long Judson Road, Grand Rapids

See stars, nebula and more with the Toledo Astronomical Association. Feel free to bring a chair and blanket. This program is free and open to all. No need to register. For more information contact Frank Merritt at 419-535-8775 or [email protected]

FREE Program.

No registration needed.

Thursday, August 23;

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Otsego Park

Thompson Stone Hall

20000 West River Road, Bowling Green

A member of the Maumee River Sturgeon Restoration Collaborative will present about the reintroduction of this iconic fish species to the Maumee River. Look forward to information regarding a future ceremony on the river to celebrate the return of the lake sturgeon to our waters!

FREE Program

Saturday, August 25; 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

William Henry Harrison Park

644 Bierley Avenue, Pemberville

Enjoy a gentle stroll under the Full Sturgeon moon as we learn moon lore and look and listen for nocturnal wildlife. Bug spray, repellent technology or clothing recommended, any flashlights must have red lenses, no dogs permitted.

FREE Program

Friends of the Parks Photo Contest

Say it forever and leave a legacy.

Commemorative Trail Bricks are available.

3 lines of text on a 4×8″ brick = $100

5 lines of text on an 8×8″ brick = $125

Find an order form here.