Travel back in time to the Great Black Swamp, where the Anishnabe people made a livelihood well before European settlers moved in. Experience the Anishnabe way of life, get hands on with tools, and take part in some fun and games!
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=960757
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.
Take some time for yourself before the hectic holiday season starts and join us for a short walk along Beaver Creek. We’ll call for owls and learn some moon lore. No dogs permitted.
The Wood County Park District needs your help encouraging new plants to sprout in our parks! Join us for an afternoon of fun and conservation. Learn how to create native seed bombs, assemble a few for our field habitat, and then sling shot them into their new home! Registration is required on the Way Library website, https://www.waylibrary.info/.
Are you interested in year-round production? Have you heard about hydroponic production and just want to learn the nuances of growing to see if it is right for you? Come learn the basics of growing greens in an NFT (Nutrient Film Technique) hydroponic system indoors. You will learn about starting seeds in Rockwool, putting the basic NFT system together, nutrient and light needs, and harvesting.
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.
Are you looking to build on your compass skills? We will introduce map reading, compass use and route planning indoors. After learning these skills, we’ll try out a challenge course spread throughout the park. Prior orienteering experience is great, but not required. Dress for extensive off trail trekking through rough vegetation and wet areas. No dogs permitted.
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, anyone 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 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.
Join Robert Rex, a retired school teacher from Bowling Green, who will take you on an adventure down under! He'll present highlights from a three-month trip to Australia and New Zealand, which included hiking and biking through Sydney, the Blue Mountains, the Coral Sea , the Milford Sound and more! Can't make this program in-person? Head to our YouTube channel to see a live-stream.
Celebrate national Make a Gift Day with us by making wintery gifts with fellow homeschool families. Register all participating family members. Adults must stay with their children.
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 at the web address link provided.
Visit the farm to learn how to knit. This class will cover the basics of the popular craft that dates back to 500 A.D. and has been an essential tool in garment making ever since. We will learn the knit and purl stitch, which get you ready to take on projects of all types. Register for the Knitting 102 program on December 19 to learn the next steps in this craft!
Visit with park officer Brett Foos to learn about how the Park Police serve as community helpers! Officer Foos with answer questions, show participants a patrol vehicle, and demonstrate other equipment that helps our officers serve the community. A snack will be provided after the program, and participants are welcome to stay for the preschool hibernation program beginning at 10:30 (register for each program separately). Register the participating child only. Adults must stay with the group.
For ages 3-6, we'll be discussing a different topic each month. A story and a brief walk afterwards will be part of the experience. Register the participating child only. Please equip your child with appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions.
Get a closer look at trees without their leaves. Learn how to identify a tree based on its bark and twigs.
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, anyone 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 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.
Pack a lunch (or get some take out) and join us each month for a short presentation on a local nature or cultural topic. Our naturalists will feed your brain while you feed your body! Program hosted by the Friends of the Wood County Parks. This program open to all members of the Friends of the Wood County Parks; join the Friends or renew your membership at the link provided.