Checkout | View Cart | Cancel Order
You have 20:00 minutes to complete your transaction.
 

Program Search (Expand Filters)

Next →
← Previous

Central State Extension: Growing Garlic

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Carter Historic Farm

Do you have vampires that need warding off? Growing garlic is the easiest solution. Learn how to calculate how much to grow, save and sell so that you have enough to meet your production needs. Learn when and how to plant the crop, which varieties do well in Ohio, when to harvest and how to cure.

More Info

Glow Flow at Rudolph Bike Park

Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 7:00-9:00 PM | Rudolph Bike Park

Join Wood County Parks and The Right Direction Youth Development Program to ride the lit-up bike park at night! Bring your own bike and get it glowing with decorations before hitting the luminescent track or trail. Give-a-ways, music and The Right Direction’s skilled riders all add to this special fundraising program to improve the bike park. Bring any donation amount to ride! 

Only non-motorized bikes and scooters are allowed on the bike park. Limited glow sticks and lights available at the event.

More Info

Fall Color Tram Tours

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 11:00 AM-12:30 PM | Black Swamp Preserve

Take a leisurely ride down the Slippery Elm Trail to Rudolph, Ohio to enjoy the vibrant autumnal foliage colors. Tram is open-sided so dress appropriately. Two sessions available.

More Info

Fall Color Tram Tours

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | 1:30-3:00 PM | Black Swamp Preserve

Take a leisurely ride down the Slippery Elm Trail to Rudolph, Ohio to enjoy the vibrant autumnal foliage colors. Tram is open-sided so dress appropriately. Two sessions available.

More Info

Who, Who, Who's There Owl Walk

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Cedar Creeks Preserve: Cedar Creeks Open Shelter

We will be on the hunt for owls, especially Ohio's largest resident owl.  We will start at the picnic shelter for a short talk and then hit the trail for some owl calling.  Dress for the weather; the program is cancelled in case of high winds or rain.  No dogs permitted.

More Info

Spooky Geocaching

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 4:30-7:00 PM | W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Hankison Great Room

Set course for the forest to find hidden treasure! Can you find them all to get as much sweet treasure as possible? Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 7:00 pm to borrow one of our GPS units or bring your smartphone with the Google Maps app and search for hidden geocaches in the park – pirate costumes encouraged! Dress for the weather and be prepared for substantial walking and self-guided exploration. No SWAG for exchange necessary. Leader: Craig Spicer

Driver’s license needed to check out GPS units. Suggested age for GPS use is 8 and up. Parents/guardians are encouraged to use GPS while guiding children who search for geocaches if children are unable to use GPS.

More Info

Native Nursery Night: Wrap-up!Volunteers Needed

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 5:30-7:00 PM | J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve: Greenhouse

Help plant, maintain and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. This will be the last native Nursery Night program of the year! All tools provided. Training will be provided at the beginning of the program. Please register for this volunteer opportunity here: https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960737

More Info

Monthly Mindfulness

Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 6:30-8:00 PM | W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Friends Green Room

Give yourself permission to get away to reconnect and relax with this monthly series. Join naturalist and meditation teacher Emma Taylor for a monthly nature-based mindfulness session. Classes will consist of a combination of seated and walking mindfulness practices and nature awareness activities. This class is appropriate for teens and adults. Registration required.

More Info

Habitat HeroesVolunteers Needed

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM | W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Hankison Great Room

Join us at our 5th Habitat Heroes volunteer project! Become a hero for the environment by working with our stewardship department to create more sustainable and quality habitat for the benefit of nature and people alike. We will be continuing to remove the invasive tree buckthorn this year. Tools, training, and snacks will be provided. Register for this volunteer opportunity here:  https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960747

More Info

Jack-O'-Lantern Archery Quick-Shots

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Arrowwood Archery Range

Register for one of these sessions to give this eerie archery program a shot! Carve your own pumpkin-target or use arrows to make a “holey” jack-o’-lantern for a scary-good time! All pumpkins, carving tools, and archery gear provided.  Must be 8 years of age or older. Personal gear welcome – must be checked by staff before use.

More Info

Jack-O'-Lantern Archery Quick-Shots

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 12:00-1:30 PM | Arrowwood Archery Range

Register for one of these sessions to give this eerie archery program a shot! Carve your own pumpkin-target or use arrows to make a “holey” jack-o’-lantern for a scary-good time! All pumpkins, carving tools, and archery gear provided. Must be 8 years of age or older. Personal gear welcome – must be checked by staff before use.

More Info

Jack-O'-Lantern Archery Quick-Shots

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Arrowwood Archery Range

Register for one of these sessions to give this eerie archery program a shot! Carve your own pumpkin-target or use arrows to make a “holey” jack-o’-lantern for a scary-good time! All pumpkins, carving tools, and archery gear provided. Must be 8 years of age or older. Personal gear welcome – must be checked by staff before use.

More Info

Introduction to Orienteering

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 1:00-3:00 PM | Bradner Preserve: Group Permit

Find out what else the magnetic compass can do besides showing you which way is north. This reliable low-tech tool can help you get from point A to point B. We will learn the basics indoors and then take it outside on a short orienteering course. Dress for the weather and off trail hiking. Compasses provided, but you can also bring your own if you want.No dogs permitted.

More Info

Craft Circle

Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Carter Historic Farm: Loomis Community Room

Whether you have decades of experience or just started last week, crafters of all ages can stop by for an afternoon of craftin’! Please bring your own materials, projects and questions!

More Info

Nurture the Nursery: Potluck!Volunteers Needed

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | 1:00-2:30 PM | J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve: Greenhouse

Help plant, maintain and harvest seed from the native plants in the nursery. All tools provided. Training will be provided at the beginning of the program. Celebrate the close of another month and the final Nurture the Nursery program of the year by bringing a dish to share during a potluck near the end of the program. Register for this volunteer opportunity here:  https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960750

More Info

Hunters' Archery Fun-Shoot

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 1:00-2:30 PM | Arrowwood Archery Range

Take aim at our life-size 3D animal archery targets while learning the role of hunting as a part of a healthy environment. All targets and archery gear provided.  Must be 8 years of age or older. Personal gear welcome – must be checked by staff before use.

More Info

Yoga in the Parks

Monday, November 4, 2024 | 6:00-7:00 PM | W.W. Knight Nature Preserve: Hankison Great Room

Join instructor Glory Meyer for an all-levels yoga practice in a peaceful and serene setting! This practice will be a combination of standing poses and poses on the mat. Modification for leveling the practice up or down will be provided so that everyone experiences the unique level of practice needed for their body. No yoga experience is necessary; both beginners and experienced yogis are welcome! Please bring your own mat and water bottle. Registration will close before the beginning of the first class. After registering for the program, you will be welcome to attend the weekly sessions each month.

More Info

Nature Play: Shelter Building

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 12:00 AM | W.W. Knight Nature Preserve

Join us in practicing your shelter building skills in our nature playscape! Build a mini shelter and help us build one big enough for us to fit inside. This experience is ideal for ages 5 and up. Getting dirty is a frequent occurrence at Nature Play, wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Registration required; please register the participating child only. Adults are required to stay with the participating child.

More Info

Seed CleaningVolunteers Needed

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 12:00 AM | J.C. Reuthinger Memorial Preserve: Greenhouse

Help clean native plant seeds that have been harvested from Park District properties. This is an indoor, sit-down activity. All instruction and materials provided. Register for this volunteer opportunity here:  https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960756

More Info

Coffee with the Birds

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 8:30-10:00 AM | Bradner Preserve

Enjoy a birding stroll with coffee! We will be visiting a different park each date and starting with a warm drink before heading out on the trail. Register for one or all monthly programs.

More Info
Next →
← Previous