Do you love the flavors and smell of fresh, homemade bread but do not like prices at the grocery store? Are you overwhelmed by the difficulty of trying to bake bread at home? Are you looking for a lifelong hobby that is extremely rewarding? If the answers to those questions are yes, then join us for this program! Sourdough is not just a beautiful bread - it boasts a delicious and unique flavor that you won't find in store-bought loaves and can be surprisingly beginner-friendly! This program will break down the steps of making your own sourdough into manageable tasks so that you too can enjoy the satisfaction of creating your own delicious sourdough bread.
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.
Archery season is right around the corner! Bring your bow to make sure your arrows are flying true at this drop-in opportunity. Equipment and supplies will be on hand for you to paper-tune your bow while using broadheads. You can also check your draw weight and arrow flight speed as well. Two bow vises are available to make adjustments; we recommend that you bring the wrenches and tools to adjust your particular bow.
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. Register for this volunteer opportunity here: https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960718
Prolong your garden’s interest into the fall with colorful native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs. This class is a must for those interested in adding spectacular autumn colors and textures to their garden or landscape that also benefit pollinators such as the monarch butterfly.
In partnership with the City of Bowling Green’s Bike Safety Commission, enjoy this nocturnal, family-friendly, creative bike ride! Illuminate your bike with bright decorations and learn important safety tips for riding at night before hitting the trail together. Each rider is required to wear a properly fitted helmet and ride a correctly sized bicycle in safe, working mechanical order. This is a recreational ride at a speed comfortable for all riders. Young riders that are not able to participate safely on their own should participate in a tow-behind trailer or child bike seat. Bikes with training wheels are not permitted on this ride. Provided decorations and glow sticks are limited at the program venue. Decorating 7:30-8:00 pm. Ride begins shortly after 8pm. Roughly 3 mile bike ride round trip down Slippery Elm Trail and back.
Help us improve accessibility and user-friendliness through projects like cliff-face cleaning, trail maintenance and staging-area fortification. You’ll make the park an even better climbing and rappelling destination than you found it! Please bring clothes for working outside in the rocks, along with a change of clothes, water, snacks, and personal care items. Closed-toe shoes required. A dust mask or respirator is recommended for certain projects. As a thank you, a pizza lunch will follow our work beginning at 12:30 pm. Sign up on our volunteer site: https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960573.
A special thank you to Climb Toledo, Adventus Climbing, and Ohio Climbers Coalition for making this event possible. Find out more about the Ohio Climbers Coalition and the Access fund at http://www.ohioclimberscoalition.org/
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.
Get up close and personal with the life in the Maumee River as we explore some of its runs, riffles and pools. We will be in the water exploring with our hands and nets so wear quick drying clothes and footwear that can get wet and stay attached to your feet. Kids must be 8 years or older. Program cancelled in the event of high water or severe weather.
