January-March 2010
Ramble Quest: A journey with a mission...Hike the trails and earn a Miami County Park District hiking stick medallion for program details click here
February Charleston Falls Preserve
March John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve
My Tree and Me Book Club - Pick-up a seasonal activity card at your local library. Complete 10 of the activities and read 10 of the books, then bring it to a Park District family program of your choice to collect your prize. A new activity card for each season! Complete all 4 seasons and receive a grand prize at the end of 2010! Click here for more details.
SOUP-ER WINTER WALK SERIES - 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy a warm crackling campfire and guided hikes by a park naturalist, followed by a hot cup of soup. Bring a can of soup for donation to a local food pantry.
February 12 Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
March 12 Charleston Falls Preserve
“Dog Socials” 1 - 3 p.m. Thank You for Baggin’ it.
February 21 “Valentine Dog Walk” Charleston Falls Preserve
March 21 “Spring Fling” Lost Creek Reserve (Special Guests from the “Southern Ohio Flying K 9s”)
Family Quest Day 1 - 4 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve. A Series of fun Sunday activities for families in the park. A roving naturalist is on duty.
February 28 “Winter Tree Identification”
March 28 “Bird Binocular Vision” - Binoculars will be provided
Adult Nature Walking Club - 9 a.m. Walk in nature with a Park District naturalist on select Tuesdays during the month.
March 2 & 16 John A. Wannemacher Nature Reserve
March 5 “Spring is Sprung!” Charleston Falls Preserve, Backyard Buzzards - Home School Program - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Every month study, experience and discuss a different nature topic. Dress for outside. Bring a packed lunch and a water bottle!
March 9 “Rocks to Soil"Mother Nature's Preschool - 10-11 a.m. Charleston Fall Preserve. Please dress for the weather. For ages 3-5.
March 13 Musical Afternoon Walk “Sacred Waterfall” 2 - 4 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve.
March 20 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Charleston Falls Preserve. Spring Girl Scout Badge Day (Brownies and Juniors) Learn about nature, explore the parks and earn two badges. Dress for outside. Bring a packed lunch and water bottle!
March 27 2 - 4 p.m. Garbry Big Woods Reserve. VIP Egg Extravaganza Walk our special egg trail and learn about animals that come from eggs! Collect stamps along the way and earn sweet treats. Special snacks will be served.
April 24 12- 3 p.m. Stillwater Prairie Reserve. 3rd Annual "Kreature Kite Fly". A family event for all ages! For those who are interested in creating kites, there will be a kite-building workshop for kids of all ages throughout the course of the event.
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These programs offer healthy enhancements for your lifestyle.
