Help us find the little creatures that live in the pond! We will look at what we find and learn about the pond ecosystem together. This experience is ideal for ages 3 and up. Getting dirty is a frequent occurrence at nature play, so 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.

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.

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. Please register for this volunteer opportunity here: https://wcparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=960736

We will be on the hunt for owls, especially Ohio’s most common 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.

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.

For ages 3-6, we'll be discussing a different topic each month.  A story and a brief walk afterwards will be a part of the experience.  Registration required - register the participating child only.  Adults must stay with the participating child during the program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.