GALION — The Crawford Park District has organized a number of events for September from tagging butterlfies and canoeing to a fireside chat with Johnny Appleseed.
What: Monarch Tagging
When: Friday, Sept. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Buckeye Central Outdoor Learning Lab, 938 Kibler St., New Washington
The Crawford Park District will be offering a program to help you learn about Monarch Butterflies. Learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, its need for milkweed plants, and their amazing migration to Mexico. You will have an opportunity to help Kansas University with Monarch migration and population research by attempting to capture, tag, and release Monarch butterflies. All ages welcome. Nets will be provided. Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot.
All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only. The Buckeye Central Outdoor Learning Lab is located on the Buckeye Central School Campus. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting the Facebook page.
What: Nature at Night: Caterpillars Aglow
When: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Did you know that some caterpillars glow under UV light? Join Crawford Park District Naturalists Abby and Chelsea for a night hike to search for those bioluminescent larvae and their adult moths. All ages are welcome; however, a night hike can be intimidating for younger audiences. Call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot.
All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting the Facebook page.
What: Canoeing
When: Monday, Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Neff Reservoir, State Route 98
Join the Crawford Park District Naturalists for an evening paddle around the Neff Reservoir. After a lesson on canoeing basics and safety, we will take to the water. You will need to wear shoes that can get wet. Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot.
All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting the Facebook page.
What: Monarch Tagging
When: Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Learn about the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly, its need for milkweed plants, and their amazing migration to Mexico. The Crawford Park District will give program attendees the opportunity to help Kansas University with Monarch migration and population research by attempting to capture, tag, and release Monarch butterflies. All ages welcome. Nets will be provided. Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot.
All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting the Facebook page.
What: Fireside with Johnny Appleseed
When: Friday, Sept. 18 7:30 p.m.
Where: Unger Park, 1303 Bucyrus-Nevada Rd.
The Crawford Park District invites families to enjoy a peaceful evening around a campfire while listening to John Chapman tell his tale. Better known as Johnny Appleseed, Chapman traveled from Massachusetts to Indiana, spreading “the good news,” all the while making sure early pioneers had a valuable resource: apples. Bring your family and lawn chairs. Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot.
All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only, Unger Park is located just west of Bucyrus on Bucyrus-Nevada Road. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting the Facebook page.
