The Crawford Park District has planned four events for all ages in the coming weeks.
Walk and Stroll – Wednesday, Aug. 20 6 p.m., Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
The Crawford Park District invites children up to 3 years of age to bring their parents for a nature stroll. Find out what plants we can use for a bouquet, and which ones to stay away from. Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of US Route 30.
Archaeology Dig – Saturday, Aug. 23, 9 a.m. Meet at 1727 State Route 19.
The public is welcomed to join Crawford Park District Naturalist Chris Rothhaar as he uncovers treasures from the site of the former Seccaium Park dining hall. This program is for adults and families with children ages 8 and older. Those interested should meet at 1727 State Route 19, the property owned by Ed & Dee Speece at 9 a.m. Bring gloves, tape measures, and trowels, if you have them. Shoes or boots are recommended for this program. The Speece property is located between Bucyrus and Galion on State Route 19, west of State Route 602.
Asters – Sunday, Aug. 24 3 p.m., Unger Park, 1303 Bucyrus-Nevada Road.
Meet Crawford Park District Naturalist, Warren Uxley, at the Unger parking lot for this program on Asters. Beautiful and often difficult to identify, this program will look at the many different Asters that are found in our woodlands and fields. Unger Park is located just west of Bucyrus on Bucyrus-Nevada Road. For more information contact the Crawford Park District office at 419-683-9000.
Viewing the Night Sky, Saturday, Aug. 30 9:30 p.m., Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Join members of the Richland Astronomical Society and Crawford Park District volunteers as they share their knowledge and telescope skills with all who are interested in the celestial sights. Bring your own telescope or allow the volunteers to assist you with those provided. Program will be held rain or clear skies. It is a spectacular universe! Lowe-Volk Park is located 3 miles north of U.S. Route 30.
For more information contact the Crawford Park District office at 419-683-9000.
Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their web site at www.crawfordparkdistrict.org or by visiting their Facebook page.