CRESTLINE — Looking for something fun, free and nature-inspired? Check out these programs from the Crawford Park District.

For more information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District, visit our web site at www.crawfordpd.org or follow us on Facebook

Feeding Day

Monday, March 10   5:30pm   Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 

Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Lisa to help feed some of the animals that reside in the Nature Center. They get a variety of foods depending on the species and their size. Help prepare food for the box turtles or dangle a worm for the aquatic turtles to grab. Don’t forget our snakes would love a mouse too! 

Vernal Pool Party  

Sat., March 15   2pm   Heckert Nature Preserve, 1601 State Route 19

Vernal pools are only with us for a short amount of time in the spring, and in that time, they serve as ideal breeding grounds for salamanders, frogs, and many other species. Join Crawford Park District  Naturalist Donald at one of our best vernal pools to see what amazing amphibians we can find. Waterproof boots are recommended. 

Girl Scouts: Bugs   

Tuesday, March 18   6pm   Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598  

Are you a Brownie Girl Scout? If so, join the Crawford Park District to learn all about bugs and work on earning your badge. We’ll start by identifying the different body parts of bugs and make a craft with our new knowledge. Then we will go on a hike looking for bugs and investigate their natural habitat. Finally, we will make observations of the animals we found. All Brownie Girl Scouts are welcome! 

Making a Rock Collection Class   

Saturday, March 22   10-11am   Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598 

Join Crawford Park District Volunteer and rock enthusiast Bryan Summer and learn about the fun hobby of rock collecting and how to start a rock collection. We will look at a variety of ways to collect and store rocks, how to identify rocks, places to go to find and purchase rocks, and information about our regional Richland Mineral and Fossil Club. You will get an opportunity to see a variety of rock collections to give you some ideas on how to start your own collection. A great program about rock collecting for youth and adults.