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Wood County Park District
Conservation | Education | Recreation
bi-monthly E-news
- September, 2015
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We hope to see you at these programs:
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Wednesday, September 2; 7- 8 pm
W.W. Knight Nature Preserve
29530 White Road, Perrysburg
Meet our program animals, learn what they eat and enjoy a short naturalist-led hike.
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Tuesday, September 8; 6-9 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Join us to harvest, prep and can the farm tomatoes. You’ll leave with a jar of tomato goodness and the know-how to make more. For 14+ years old.
Register Here - Cost: $10/person; FWCP $5.
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Stargazing- Stars, Nebula & Planets
Saturday, September 12 ; after sunset - FREE
Beaver Creek Preserve, Observation Deck
23028 Long Judson Rd., Grand Rapids, OH
Viewing equipment provided by the Toledo Astronomical Association.
For more info: [email protected]
419-535-8775 www.toledoastronomy.org.
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Canoe Float and Stream Science
Sunday, September 13; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Embark on a leisurely, naturalist-led canoe paddle down the Maumee River. At our stop, Northwest Ohio Scenic Rivers Coordinator, Christina Kuchle will talk about the health of our scenic waterways and lead us in stream quality monitoring. A skills & safety session precedes the trip. Equipment is provided. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Dress for the weather and to get wet. Closed-toed shoes are required.
Register Here - FREE
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Carter Historic Farm Grand Opening
Saturday, September 19; 1 - 5 pm
Carter Historic Farm
18331 Carter Road, Bowling Green
Enjoy wagon rides, wooden crafts, farm animals,
live music, campfire cobbler, apple & pear cider pressing, egg toss
& hay bale stacking contests, tours, popcorn, and more!
No need to register, all are welcome - FREE
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Visit us at upcoming community events: BGSU Campus Fest, Fostoria Farmers' Market, Harrison Rally Day, BGSU Volunteer Fair, Carter Historic Farm Grand Opening, S.T.E.M. in the Park, Scarecrow Workshop, Folklore & Funfest, Friends of the Parks Birdseed & Bulb Sale & more!
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The Friends of the Wood County Park District,
"Focus on Nature" Photography Contest
Categories: Wildlife | People in the Parks | Landscape | Plant Life
Ribbons and prizes awarded to People's Choice (Facebook voting) and Judge's Award.
Photos must be taken at a Wood County Park District property or event. Photos of people must have their permission. • No obvious use of Photoshop will be accepted • No embedded names/credit on photos • Maximum four photo submissions per participant. • DEADLINE to submit photos is October 31, 2015. • Photos must be submitted in an electronic format and at least 2 mb file size.
The Wood County Park District reserves the right to use submitted photos for any purpose.
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Click on the image above for a link to the order form. All orders must be in by October 1, 2015. Pick-up is Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Park District Headquarters, 18729 Mercer Road, Bowling Green
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Report Suspicious Activity Please
Report anything suspicious in the parks to the Wood County Park Rangers 1-877-Ranger-Aid (877) 726-4372
If you have a question for a ranger, send them an e-mail.
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Friends of the
Wood County Parks
Mission: Friends of the Wood County Parks will engage the citizens of Wood County in ensuring the preservation of the natural beauty and diversity of the ecosystem by supporting the management and growth of the Wood County Park District.
Great membership benefits and so much more!
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Wood County Park District
The mission of the Wood County Park District
is to conserve, enhance and protect the natural and cultural resources of Wood County, while providing quality outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for
Wood County Citizens.
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Wood County Park District | 18729 Mercer Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 |
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