 |
|
February 7 & 21, Adult Exploration Hike The Miami County Park District will have an Adult Nature Walking Club hike on February 7th and 21st at 9 a.m. The walk will be at Lost Creek Reserve, 2645 E. State Route 41 east of Troy. Join our naturalists or volunteer leader as they head out to explore nature. Walks are not strenuous or fast-paced. Walks are held the first and third Tuesday of every month.
February 10, Soup-er Walk Series The Miami County Park District will hold its Soup-er Walk Series program on February 10th from 7 – 9 p.m. at Lost Creek Reserve, 2645 E. State Route 41 east of Troy. Weather permitting; participants are invited to come enjoy a guided hike led by a park district naturalist followed by a warm crackling campfire and a hot cup of soup de jour at the Knoop Cabin. Hikers are encouraged to bring a can of soup for donation to a local food pantry. Registration preferred. Register for the program by sending an e-mail to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.
February 19, “Valentine Dog Lovers Social” Dog Social The Miami County Park District will have its monthly Dog Social on February 19th from 1-3 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. If your dog is nice and plays well with others, bring them to the park. Last week was Valentine’s Day for people this week it’s for the dogs. Give your pooch a wonderful heart shaped doggy treat found along the trail. Don’t miss this fun event! Please remember owners are responsible for their dogs. Please clean-up after your pet. Meet at the entrance next to the parking lot.
February 26, Family Quest Sunday “Winter Tree Identification" The Miami County Park District will have its Family Quest Sunday “Winter Tree Identification” program on February 26th between 1 - 4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. This new program on Sundays is a series of fun, family activities in the park. A roving naturalist will be on-site. A tree identification trail will be in place for participants.
February 28, Mother Nature’s Pre-school The Miami County Park District will hold the Mother Nature’s Pre-school “Food for All!” program on February 28th from 10–11 a.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. Children 3-5 years old and an adult companion are invited to attend and explore the plant and animal origins of food and the hunting features of wild animals. There will be a story and crafts. Please dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program by sending an e-mail to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, ext. 115.
March 3, Discovering Maple Ridge The Miami County Park District will have the Discovering Maple Ridge program on March 3rd from 1 - 3 a.m. The program will be held at the Maple Ridge entrance to Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 10430 St. Rt. 185, Covington. Come and discover one of our newest parks. Enjoy the rolling terrain and visit our majestic maples on a self-guided hike. Stop by the sugar house to warm yourself by the fire and see how maple syrup is made, and how it tastes. Our VIP’s Volunteers in the parks will be on hand to serve hot chocolate.
March 6 & 20, Adult Exploration Hike The Miami County Park District will have an Adult Nature Walking Club hike on March 6th and 20th at 9 a.m. The walk will be at Maple Ridge entrance to Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 10430 St. Rt. 185, Covington. Join our naturalists or volunteer leader as they head out to explore nature. Walks are not strenuous or fast-paced. Walks are held the first and third Tuesday of every month.
March 9, Soup-er Walk Series The Miami County Park District will hold its Soup-er Walk Series program on March 9th from 7 – 9 p.m. at Maple Ridge entrance to Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 10430 St. Rt. 185, Covington. Weather permitting; participants are invited to come enjoy a guided hike led by a park district naturalist followed by a warm crackling campfire and a hot cup of soup de jour. Hikers are encouraged to bring a can of soup for donation to a local food pantry. Registration preferred. Register for the program by sending an e-mail to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, Ext. 115.
March 18, “Spring Fling” Dog Social The Miami County Park District will have its monthly Dog Social on March 18th from 1-3 p.m. at Lost Creek Reserve, 2645 E. State Route 41 east of Troy. The Southern Ohio Flying K-9s Frisbee dogs extraordinaire will be our special guests. Don’t miss them jump over just about anything to catch a Frisbee! If your dog is nice and plays well with others, bring them to the park. Don’t miss this fun event! Please remember owners are responsible for their dogs. Please clean-up after your pet. Meet at the entrance next to the parking lot.
March 19, Trailing Moms & Tots The Miami County Park District will have the Trailing Moms & Tots program on March 19th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. This program is for expectant mothers, mothers and tots 0 -5 years of age. Participants can socialize, play and exercise during this walk. Be sure to dress for the weather.
March 25, Family Quest Sunday “Bird Binocular Vision" The Miami County Park District will have its Family Quest Sunday “Bird Binocular Vision” program on March 25th between 1 - 4 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. This program on Sundays is a series of fun, family activities in the park. A roving naturalist will be on-site and binoculars will be provided.
March 25, Legend Flute Walks “Sacred Waterfall" The Miami County Park District will hold their Legend Flute Walk “Sacred Waterfall” on March 25th from 5 - 7 p.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road south of Tipp City. Join Spirit of Thunder (John De Boer) as he plays soft meditative Native American Flute on a casual walk to Charleston Falls.
March 27, Mother Nature’s Pre-school The Miami County Park District will hold the Mother Nature’s Pre-school “Growing Up a Bird!” program on March 27th from 10–11 a.m. at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Rd. south of Tipp City. Children 3-5 years old and an adult companion are invited to attend and learn, from eggs to adult, the dramatic ways birds change and survive! There will be a story and crafts. Please dress for the weather. Pre-register for the program by sending an e-mail to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, ext. 115.
March 31, VIP “Egg Extravaganza" The Miami County Park District VIPs will have its VIP “Egg Extravaganza” program on March 31st from 2–4 p.m. at Garbry Big Woods Reserve, 6660 Casstown Sidney Rd. east of Piqua. Participants can walk the special egg trail and learn about all the animals that come from eggs. A special snack will be served. Pre-register for the program by sending an e-mail to register@miamicountyparks.com or call (937) 667-1286, ext. 115. My Tree and Me Book Club This club offers fun outdoor books and activities for parents to enjoy with their children. Seasonal activity cards are available on-line and at your local libraries. Special rock prizes are awarded to participants who complete the activity card and can be claimed at your local library. Ramble Quest The Miami County Park District will continue its ramble quest program in 2011. The 2010 rubbing plates will remain in place. It’s not too late to earn your hiking stick medallion. For 2011, it is a seasonal challenge at Lost Creek Reserve and Greenville Falls State Scenic River Area. Find two rubbing plates at each park in each season. When you collect all 16 rubbings, call to claim your prize. If you are currently working with a quest card please call in to register so that we can have enough materials for you. The current Quest cards will be replaced by the updated version on May 31.Thank You.
These programs offer healthy enhancements for your lifestyle.
Email us! We love hearing from you, so drop us a line!
protectingnature@miamicountyparks.com
|
|
|||||||
