Monthly Newsletter
October, 2021
*COME TRICK OR TREAT AT DEERASSIC PARK*
Deerassic Park's 2021 Trail of Treats
Trail of Treats is an annual event hosted by the National Whitetail Deer Education Foundation at Deerassic Park Education Center. For this year (2021), the event will be held on October 16th from 1pm-2pm. An average of one thousand people attend this event every year and look forward to this event. In costume, these children (aged 14 and under) walk through our forested nature trails to collect giveaways from local businesses. Businesses set up a display on picnic tables at the end of our trails and the giveaways typically consist of candy, pencils, keychains, pamphlets, flyers, coupons, etc. If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please contact Dalton Morgan at dalton@deerassic.com or call the office at (740) 435-3335. 


EDUCATION UPDATE:
September started off with a bang as we hosted our first ever Bowhunting Camp over Labor Day weekend. Campers were able to experience all sorts of activities related to hunting game animals such as deer and turkey. Activities included but were not limited to; various archery shooting skills both with a compound and crossbow, scent control, hunting the wind, deer calling, aging & scoring, land management, turkey calling, decoy set up, shot placement, tracking, field dressing, tree stand and blind set ups, trail camera surveying, mock scrapes, food plots, and so much more!

On the 25th of September, we were able to host Fall Fest. This was a great event for youth and their families to get out and enjoy the outdoors. Mother Nature cooperated with a beautiful day of sunshine and warm temperatures that allowed everyone to enjoy all the activities that were available. In addition to the traditional canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and archery, those in attendance were also able to tour the brand-new Welcome Center and Ohio Whitetail Hall of Fame. Several lucky kids also walked away with great prizes that they will be able to use to while enjoying the great fall weather. 

In addition to these two great events, our Education Team has been busy hosting and preparing for field trips. The end of September brought the first school field trips of the 2021/2022 school year and this month is already scheduled to be the busiest October on record for the Park. 

Last but not least, the first ever Whitetail University class was held on September 21. This series of classes, held monthly, are all about the white-tailed deer. Topics covered by the course include aging and scoring bucks on the hoof, deer biology, communication and much, much more. Visit our website at www.deerassic.com to learn more and register for upcoming classes.  
Trivia Question:
Which of the following is NOT a venomous snake native to Ohio?
A) Copperhead
B) Water Moccasin (Cottonmouth)
C) Timber Rattlesnake
D) Eastern Massasauga
How'd you do last month?
Which of the following helpful sayings is NOT true about identifying poison ivy?

a.     “Leaves of three, let it be.”
b.     “Side leaflets like mittens, will itch like the dickens.”
c.     “Longer middle stem, stay away
from them.”
d.     “If butterflies land there, don’t put your hand there.”
e.     “Berries red, you’ll be dead.”

Berries can be an indicator for poison ivy but the saying goes, “Berries white, run in fright… or berries white, danger in sight.” There are several other catchy sayings that have been developed over the years to help with the identification of poison ivy. Some of those include, “Hairy vine, no friend of mine.” And, “red leaflets in the spring, it’s a dangerous thing.” So keep an eye out the next time you walk through the woods, and keep these sayings close at hand!
TRIVIA CONTEST:

Answer this month's trivia question (see above) correctly and be entered for a chance to win a Deerassic Park Prize!!!

Last month was a tougher one with 39 of the 133
responses being correct.
Congratulations to Lori C. on winning last months contest.

We will be reaching out to you to send a prize your way.


Dino's Did You Know:



The Great Horned Owl is the largest owl native to Ohio. The oldest Great Horned Owl on record was at least 28 years old when it was found in Ohio in 2005. If you hear an agitated group of cawing American Crows, they may be mobbing a Great Horned Owl. Crows may gather from near and far and harass the owl for hours. The crows have good reason, because the Great Horned Owl is their most dangerous predator. When clenched, a Great Horned Owl’s strong talons require a force of 28 pounds to open. The owls use this deadly grip to sever the spine of large prey. Great Horned Owls are fierce predators that can take large prey, including raptors such as Ospreys, Peregrine Falcons, Prairie Falcons, and other owls. They have been known to be a huge threat to wild turkey populations as well. They also eat much smaller items such as rodents, frogs, and scorpions.
COLORING CONTEST
Thanks again to everyone who has sent in a coloring page so far and for those who haven’t, get those pages to us for the next drawing in December!

Reminder! The coloring contest is NOT art based and winners each quarter are chosen randomly! Of course, we’d love to still see your beautiful artwork! Winners are chosen on a running basis, so the sooner you get your submission in, the more drawings you’ll be entered in! We will be doing drawings in September, and December as well this year and announce them in the newsletter, as well as our social media platforms! Winners will be contacted separately to arrange a time to pick up their prize here at the Park!
2021 Bigfoot Lock-In Overnight Camp
We’ve got 1 spot still available for the Bigfoot Lock-In! It’ll fill up quick! So don’t wait and sign up today! Kids will be competing in the 2nd Annual Bigfoot Games this year where we’ll make each activity a friendly competition to see which team can come out victorious by the end of the camp! Kids will get to take all sorts of goodies home with them at this camp including but not limited to; 2021 Bigfoot Lock-In hoodies, other bigfoot prizes and treats, Deerassic flashlights, and of course your registration fee includes dinner and breakfast as well as plenty for the campers to drink and snack on during their stay! They’ll have a blast doing all sorts of team building and outdoor activities! We’ll be up and active so make sure they come ready to have some fun! We’ll see you there!!!


WHEN
2021 Bigfoot Lock-In drop off is from 2:45pm-3:00pm Saturday, October 9th and the camp starts at 3:00pm. Campers stay overnight and pick-up is at 11:00am Sunday, October 10th.

WHERE
Campers are to be dropped off at the “EDUCATION CENTER” entrance on the righthand side of the new building. Please feel free to use the pick-up/drop-off turn-around area. During pick-up, our staff will be outside to help form a line within the turn-around area where we will need to see an ID of the person picking up your child and they must match one of the names provided during registration in the “Parent Pickup” section.

AGE BRACKET
Bigfoot Lock-In is for kids ages 9-15, NO EXCEPTIONS. Yes, that includes younger/older siblings or ANYONE under 9 or over 15. Even if their birthday is coming up or just happened.

COST
$50.00 per camper for the night.

CAMP CAPACITY
Bigfoot Lock-In maxes out at 20 spots, so don’t wait and register today!

MEALS
Campers will be provided dinner that night. Snacks and drinks will also be provided throughout the evening. Campers will also be provided breakfast in the morning. If your child has any special dietary needs, please send them with a packed meal.

REGISTRATION & QUESTIONS
As of August 2020, we have moved to a new camp registration system on our website. All required ‘forms’ are able to be completed online! We are also happy to accept paper forms at the office or by mail. Please keep in mind if you turn in forms and pay via the office or by mail, online orders may come in and spots may be filled before we receive yours. Camps sell out quick!

Please make checks out to Deerassic Park. You may return any forms to our Education Director at luke@deerassic.com, or mail them to Deerassic Park, 14250 Cadiz Road, Cambridge, OH 43725.

For any additional questions, call 740-435-3335 Monday-Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., or email luke@deerassic.com.

2021 Remaining Camp Schedule
-  Bigfoot Lock-In (Ages 9-14) October 9th-10th (ONE SPOT LEFT)
-  Winter Camp (Ages 9-14) December 27th-29th (Registration not yet available)
DEERASSIC ACTIVITY SPOTLIGHT
Each month we spotlight one of the amazing educational activities offered by our dedicated education team
Safe Archery
Description: This inflatable option can be done inside or out depending on the weather. Four “floating” balls become the targets as students shoot modified arrows with recurve bows. Excellent option for “Beginners” with no shooting experience. This can also be turned into a competition for the advanced shooter.

Duration: 30 min - 1 hour

Grades: PreK+
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please check our website and Facebook page for more details
October 8th-10th: Bigfoot Lock-In Overnight Camp (Ages 9-15) CLICK HERE for more information

October 16th: Trail of Treats

October 22nd & 23rd: Disability Archery Hunt 
Due to the current, ever-changing circumstances surrounding the global pandemic, please be sure to check our Facebook page and website for updates and cancellations.
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