Volunteer Naturalist Experience
Saturday, November 8; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Rudolph Savanna
Rudolph Road, .5 miles north of Mermill Road, Rudolph
Explore the parks with naturalist staff to further develop your knowledge and interpretive skills. Perfect for Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists wanting to assist with hikes and other nature programs; this program is also open to the public. In case of inclement weather, an indoor interpretive session will be provided. Please register online at www.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Leader: Pam Menchaca
Prune the Dunes
Saturday, November 8; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Bradner Preserve
11540 Timmons Road, Bradner
Help bring one of Wood County’s rare sand dune areas back to its natural state. Anyone needing community service hours or just wanting to lend a hand through hearty, physical, outdoor activity can join Park District staff for part or all of this three-hour weed and brush clearing. We’ll provide the tools, light refreshments, and a warming fire. Please register online at www.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Leader: Pam Menchaca
Park District Bus Tour
Sunday, November 9; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Visit some of your Wood County Parks that are off the beaten path. Stops include Slippery Elm Trail: Cricket Frog Cove, Beaver Creek Preserve, and Black Swamp Preserve. Space is limited. Cost: $5/person; FWCP Members $3. Please register online at www.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Leaders: Jim Witter and Craig Spicer.
Seed Cleaning
Thursday, November 13; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Come help us prepare native seeds collected by volunteers to be propagated in the greenhouse or sown out in the parks. No experience needed and all the work will be done indoors in the heat! Leader: Please register online atwww.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Lori Parratt
Native Plants: The History You May Not Know
Tuesday, November 18; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
When Christopher Columbus stepped off the boat he was surrounded by a number of different plants that would help him, hurt him, or even kill him. Come learn how Native Americans and early settlers used the native plants of our area. Please register online at www.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Leader: Briana Witte
Seed Cleaning
Thursday, November 20; 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Park District Headquarters
18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
Come help us prepare native seeds collected by volunteers to be propagated in the greenhouse or sown out in the parks. No experience needed and all the work will be done indoors in the heat! Please register online atwww.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897. Leader: Lori Parratt
Sandhill Cranes Extravaganza
Depart Saturday, November 22; 11:30 a.m.
Return Sunday, November 23; 2:00 p.m.
Jasper-Pulaski Wildlife Area
Meet at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Each fall at Jasper-Pulaski Wildlife Area in western Indiana, sandhill cranes gather to refuel before continuing to their wintering grounds in the southern U.S. Bring your cameras, as there should be excellent opportunities to photograph these birds. Contact Program Coordinator Jim Witter at [email protected] or 419-661-1697 for details about this overnight trip.
Please register for programs at: www.wcparks.org or call 419-353-1897.
