Learn about how volunteers help scientists understand bird species and how they change over time. We’ll spend some time counting at the feeders and then head out to hike and count birds in the field.
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.
For this meeting, please read Arctic Dreams: Imagination and Desire in a Northern Landscape by Barry Lopez. Group meets once a month. Register for any or all. Discussion leader: Cheryl Lachowski, Senior Lecturer, BGSU English Dept. and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist (OCVN).
Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Certification Program
Tuesday, November 5; 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Otsego Park: Thompson Stone Hall
20000 W. River Road, Bowling Green
This informational session will explain the details of this excellent natural resources education program. This certification program is coupled with community-based volunteer service. Sessions include many topics such as birds, interpretation, ecology, native plants, mammals, insects, geology, and more! Certification co-sponsored by OSU Extension.
Big Fab Lab: Woodland Mall, 1234 N Main St, Bowling Green
Inspired by the Depression Era women who sewed cotton feed bags into dresses, curtains, and other items, join staff from Carter Historic Farm to sew modern feed bags into convenient grocery totes. All materials provided, as well as sewing machine instruction (some experience helpful but not required). Cost: $25 to cover program materials. Register at: https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/VXpxLg77?source=calendar
Get certified in adult, child and infant CPR and AED use and learn choking relief. This American Heart Association course is taught by certified Park District staff. Participants must be 14 years of age. Registration deadline is Wednesday, November 6th. Card certification cost: $20
Build and test out your own bow-drill fire-starting kit. Learn about the evolution of fire-starting, which materials work best, and how to identify the best wood for the job. Wood provided. Bring your own knife capable of substantial wood carving. Must be 13 years of age or older (minors must have release of liability signed by adult before attending). Carving and knife skills will not be covered in depth – please become familiar and practice before attending. Full-tang knives preferred, with blades less than 5” long. Contact Craig Spicer with any questions – 419-661-1697×3 / [email protected]
Help create paper ornaments and popcorn strings to decorate the house for the holidays, and take home a paper ornament of your own. Drop in for as much of the time as you like.
Travel back in time to the Great Black Swamp, where the Anishnabe people made a livelihood well before European settlers moved in. Experience the Anishnabe way of life, get hands on with tools, and take part in some fun and games! Appropriate for 3rd grade and up. Contact Craig Spicer with any questions – 419-661-1697×3 or [email protected]
Wild Turkeys are being seen much more frequently here in Wood County. Bring the kids out to learn about one of the largest birds in our parks. We will finish the evening with some games and fun activities.
Looking to build on your compass skills? We will introduce map reading, pacing and route planning indoors, and then try out a challenge course spread throughout the park. Prior orienteering experience is great, but not required. Dress for extensive off trail trekking through rough vegetation and wet areas.
Be sure to catch what is usually one of the most beautiful moonrises of the year. Join us on a moonlit stroll around the pond and learn some moon lore.
Forest therapy is practicing the connection with yourself and the Earth. By practicing this connection, you reduce stress, depression, anxiety, blood pressure and heart rate, symptoms of OCD and ADHD and increase your sense of well-being, immunity, mental clarity, creativity & concentration. Please dress for the weather, all weather event. Questions? Email [email protected]
What was life like for Native Americans as they coped with pressure from European settlers? Join guest speaker Taylor Moyer, Toledo School of the Arts humanities teacher and living historian, as he describes the interaction between the two cultures from a Native American perspective. Details of clothing, tools and other artifacts will be woven into the narrative. Taylor will present in historic attire appropriate to the time period.
Pick up your 2019 Passport to the Parks at the Park District headquarters, or any of our park kiosks. This self-stamping passport is a fun way to keep track of the great activities you participate in! Once you have collected 10 or 20 stamps you can redeem your passport at the Park District headquarters for great prizes!
