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The Crawford Park District has two hikes coming up this week

The Crawford Park District has two hikes coming up this week

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CRAWFORD COUNTY-The Crawford Park District offers a chance for homeschoolers to find ferns and an opportunity for a couple of hikes.

Homeschool in Nature: Finding Ferns

Thursday, November 4, 9 am, 11 am & 2 pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598

This month the Crawford Park District Homeschoolers are going to take a look at ferns that are growing in Lowe-Volk Park. We’ll look at the different fronds to see how the species are similar or different. How many different species do you think we can find? Dress for the weather. Call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot for your 5-12-year-old.

Fall Hike

Sunday, November 7, 1 pm Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598

Come enjoy a relaxing stroll along the trails of your newest preserve! Join Crawford Park District Director Josh as he points out key features and projects that make Sandusky Headwaters the newest gem of your park system. All ages welcome.

Nature Hike

Sun. Nov. 7, 3 PM   Sears Woods State Nature Preserve, 1486 Mt. Zion Rd.

The last flowering plants and insects of the year can be seen along the trail at Sears Woods.  Everything from dragonflies to migrating warblers is possible during this time of seasonal change.  Meet Warren Uxley at the Sears Woods parking lot located on Mt. Zion Road, west of Bucyrus.

For information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District call 419-683-9000, visit our website at crawfordpd.org, or follow them on Facebook.

 

 

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