Spring is upon us and there’s no better way to celebrate than immersing yourself in the natural world. Whether you enjoy hunting for artifacts or toads, or prefer to stay indoors and marvel at serpents and gems, the Crawford County Park District has you covered.
Artifact Hunt Saturday, April 4 Meet at 10am Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
The Crawford Park District invites you to join other artifact enthusiasts to walk nearby farm fields looking for remnants left by prehistoric people who inhabited Crawford County. You could be the first human to touch an artifact since it was used thousands of years ago! Don’t miss this popular annual event. Dress for the weather, and don’t forget your boots if the ground is wet. Discover more programs and activities from the Crawford Park District by visiting www.crawfordpd.org or following us on Facebook.
Face to Face: Frogs and Toads Wednesday, April 8 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Donald and come meet the frog ambassadors of the Nature Center up close in this hour-long program! We will meet American toads and gray treefrogs while also learning about their life cycle and where to find them in the wild. Discover more programs and activities from the Crawford Park District by visiting www.crawfordpd.org or following us on Facebook.
Rock and Fossil Day Saturday, April 11 10am-2pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Stop out to the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center and see the Richland Mineral and Fossil Club. They will bring a variety of rock displays for you to look at. There will also be opportunities to purchase rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils. It will be a fun day for families and everyone who loves rocks and fossils. Discover more programs and activities from the Crawford Park District by visiting www.crawfordpd.org or following us on Facebook.
Feeding Day Monday, April 13 5:30pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Lisa to help feed some of the animals that live at Lowe-Volk Park. You might offer some beetles, mice, worms, fruits, lettuce, or vegetables to the animals. Come out for this hands-on program. Discover more programs and activities from the Crawford Park District by visiting www.crawfordpd.org or following us on Facebook.