Are you looking to gain experience working with children and building career skills? Join our naturalists and seasonal camp staff in creating lifelong memories for our nature campers! Potential volunteers will be interviewed and will receive training prior to volunteering with nature camp. Contact program manager Jim Witter at 419-661-1697, ext. 1 or jwitter@wcparks.org if you are interested. You may also register your interest at our volunteer website https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/.
Learn about keeping chickens on your property for egg or meat production. We’ll cover everything from choosing your breed to regulation on egg sales in Ohio.
Cubism was a highly influential art style in the early 20th century. Kids will learn its origins and its playful shapes to create their own masterpiece with a variety of fun materials. This program is designed for elementary and middle school aged children.
Hop in a canoe or kayak and have fun on the pond! Perfect for a family outing, comfort-builder for beginners or relaxing exercise. An instructor will be available for introductory safety and skills education. All boats, life-jackets, and paddles provided. Canoes, kayaks, and gear on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact us ahead of time for special needs accommodations or groups. No registration required. This program happens every 2nd and 4th Monday, June through August.
June 9th and 23rd
July 14th and 28th
August 11th and 25th
Explore, learn and get dirty at our nature camps! Every day offers new educational and entertaining activities to connect campers to the outdoors and all the things that call it home. Please provide a reliable email address or phone number; additional necessary information will be sent to you following your registration. Need-based assistance for covering the cost of camp is available for those interested in attending. Contact Program Manager Jim Witter at (419) 661-1697 , ext. 1 or jwitter@wcparks.org prior to registration for more information and to learn about whether you might qualify for financial assistance to attend. Registration closes five days before the first day of camp.
Calling all green thumbs! Join us for the first ever Farm Garden Club meeting where we will discuss upcoming garden plans and projects at Carter Historic Farm. This will be a monthly program.
Geared towards the novice and beginner archer, this 6-week league will get you started with foundational skills. We’ll help you build your ability through friendly competition. Four age classes encourage friendly competition, starting at 8 years of age through adults. Prizes for top shooters are presented at the Awards Banquet and Fun-Shoot event on the last night of scored shooting on July 29. Register participating archers ONLY. Parents/Guardians must stay with participants who are minors. All archery gear provided. Personal gear is welcome, but it must be unsighted. A skills development class suited towards beginners will be a part of the June 24 program night. League shooting nights are each Tuesday, 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Each shooter’s best 5 scored-weeks are counted toward their overall score; out of the 6 weeks, 1 may be missed/dropped. Archers participating in their 3rd year or more of the Arrowwood Archery League will shoot at a greater distance. An instructor will be present each league night to supervise and equip archers.
Get up close and personal with the life in the Portage 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.
One of the most popular forms of food preservation is pickling. We will be using beets grown at the farm to learn about pickling and water bath canning. This will be a demonstration-style program with plenty of time for questions. This program is designed for teens and adults.
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!
Bring the family and join the park district in celebrating the Great American Backyard Campout with an evening full of camping-related outdoor activities! Come between 6:00 – 9:00pm to enjoy campfire snacks, outdoor skills lessons, team challenges, nature education, and campfire songs! Bring your own chairs to sit and relax around the fire, or a tent and blanket to add to the ambience. Activities will be available to participate in throughout the event, including campfire treats, outdoor skills training, team challenges, and yard games. Other activities include river wading and fish seining 6:30-7:30pm, Nature Trivia around the fire 8:00-8:30pm, and campfire songs and stories 7:30-8pm & 8:30-9:00pm. Camping overnight not permitted.
Learn proper spacing and seed depth for a successful pumpkin patch. We'll discuss when to plant to insure an early October harvest that will last through fall!
Visit anytime from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. 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 designed for ages 5 and up.
Pack a picnic blanket and gather your finest group of up to 4 people for farm trivia night! Test your knowledge and learn a little about 1930s history, including that of Wood County. Feel free to bring a snack or meal to eat during the game.
Explore, learn and get dirty at our nature camps! Every day offers new educational and entertaining activities to connect campers to the outdoors and all the things that call it home. Please provide a reliable email address or phone number; additional necessary information will be sent to you following your registration. Need-based assistance for covering the cost of camp is available for those interested in attending. Contact Program Manager Jim Witter at (419) 661-1697 , ext. 1 or jwitter@wcparks.org prior to registration for more information and to learn about whether you might qualify for financial assistance to attend. Registration closes five days before the first day of camp.
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced using a chair rather than a mat. It is designed to make yoga accessible to individuals with limited mobility or those who have difficulty standing for extended periods. Some of the poses are done seated in the chair, while others are done standing while holding on to the chair for balance support. This practice is perfect for anyone who is recovering from an injury or illness, anyone who struggles with balance, any who has challenges with being on hands and knees, and anyone who has a difficult time getting up and down from the floor. This program provides the same benefits as a traditional mat yoga practice including, but not limited to, increasing strength and flexibility, improving joint mobility, decreasing stress and worry, and calming the mind. 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.
Join Glory Meyer for an all-levels yoga practice at the serene and peaceful W.W. Knight Nature Preserve! 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.
This month's theme is historical fiction! The reading selection is The Family by Naomi Krupitski. This 2021 Novel will take us back to 1930s Brooklyn. For questions on ready material or meeting schedules, please contact gmancini@wcparks.org. This program is designed for teens and adults.
Enjoy a gentle stroll under the Full Buck moon as we learn moon lore and look and listen for nocturnal wildlife. This is the time of year with peak lightning bugs, so hopefully we’ll have a nice show. Bug spray, repellent technology or clothing is recommended. Any flashlights must have red lenses. No are dogs permitted.
During the Great Depression, women used their aprons as multi-tools. One of these uses was as a garden tool to carry your harvest. Learn how to make your own using a pattern from the 1940s.
