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.
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.
Be sure to catch what is usually one of the most beautiful moonrises of the year. Join us on a moonlit stroll through the woods and learn some moon lore.Insect repellent technology or clothing recommended. Any flashlights must have red lenses, and no dogs permitted.
Make nature art with Wood County Park District naturalists and learn how to make art supplies out of natural items! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. This class is best for children 6 years and older. Registration is required; please register participating children only. Adults are required to stay with the participating child.
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 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=960722
Visit anytime from 4:00 – 6:00 pm to do some low-level rock climbing! Staff will be on hand to provide tips and demonstrate how parents can be a safety spotter using provided crash pads. This program is best for ages 5 and up.
Are you thinking about saving your seeds to reduce your production costs? Learn about which seeds you can legally save, which seeds will produce true-to-type plants and which seeds should always be purchased. We will also discuss how to collect and store both dry and wet seeds and prepare them for storage.
