PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY

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1 PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS FALL 2018 WHAT S INSIDE? Outdoor Exploration Expo Adventures in Flight BioBlitz Come Explore with Us Just for Kids County Fair Fall on the Farm Halloween Fun

2 Park Hours MARCH - OCTOBER 8 a.m.-9 p.m. daily NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily District Office and Mary McCoy Nature Center 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (Office) Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nature Center) Visitor Center at Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, Ohio Daily, 12-5 p.m. Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Ohio APRIL - OCTOBER Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, 12-5 p.m. NOVEMBER - MARCH Thur-Sun, 12-5 p.m. Cover Photo by Darren Mathys White-tailed Deer Photo by Fritz Guth

3 OUR OUTDOOR IS OPEN Right around the corner, close at hand and at heart, you will find parks where you can remember what it s like to take your time. To spend crisp, cool, fall afternoons kicking dried leaves along a woodland trail. To breathe in the heady scent of prairie grasses as they glisten like gold in the morning sun. To marvel at the yellows and oranges and reds and indigos of the autumn palette. Right around the corner are places to learn about migrating birds and monarch butterflies, about mammals getting ready to hibernate, about fossils and about birds of prey. There are places to set up those final picnics of the waning year, or to sit down and paint a red-hued sunset. Most importantly, there are places right around the corner to be with your kids, your family, as you make memories that will stay with you as everyone heads off into their busy fall days. Make the time. Our outdoor is open to you. 1

4 Complete Ohio to Erie Trail GALLANT FARM DELAWARE LAKE 42 ASHLEY Future Ohio to Erie Trail 37 SCIOTO RIV E R GALLANT WOODS Buttermilk Hill RD Coover RD Troy RD Main RD Panhandle RD RIVER RUN FUTURE PARK BLUES CREEK Ostrander RD Fontanelle RD 36 OSTRANDER 257 DELAWARE DEER HAVEN FUTURE PARK 37 Hogback RD Howard RD 3B s & K RD ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR HOGBACK RIDGE SUNBURY Meredith State RD. Trail SHAWNEE HILLS Bean Oller RD EMILY TRAPHAGEN DUBLIN 257 Seldom Seen RD Sawmill Parkway Liberty RD 315 Home RD POWELL Hyatts RD OLE N TANGY RIVER 315 SHALE HOLLOW 23 COLUMBUS 71 Hoover Scenic Trail Lewis Center Road FUTURE PARK 3 3 WESTERVILLE GALENA HOOVER RESERVOIR Sandel Legacy Trail CHAR-MAR RIDGE PARK KEY Use this helpful key to find your way to the parks. Blues Creek Park (BCP) 9627 Fontanelle Road Ostrander, Char-Mar Ridge Park (CMRP) 7741 Lewis Center Road Westerville, Deer Haven Park (DHP) 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, Emily Traphagen Park (ETP) 5094 Seldom Seen Road Powell, Gallant Farm (GF) 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Gallant Woods Park (GWP) 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Hogback Ridge Park (HRP) 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Hoover Scenic Trail 8405 Plumb Road Galena, River Run Park (RRP) 168 Main Road Delaware, Sandel Legacy Trail (SLT) 168 S. Vernon St. Sunbury, Shale Hollow Park (SHP) 6320 Artesian Run Lewis Center, PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FALL PROGRAM LIST HOW TO REGISTER Some programs have a fee and/or require advance registration. Watch for programs with the following symbols. There is a fee for this program AND registration is required. Registration is required for this free program. To register for a program, click on the program date on the online calendar and follow the RSVP instructions. Registration for fall programs opens at noon, Aug. 15. For more information, call , ext. 6. FALL PROGRAM LIST ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT WRAP-UP WEEKEND Aug. 31 The Big Year, p 6 Sept. 1 Right Back At You, p 6 Sept. 2 The World of Butterflies, p 6 SEPTEMBER 7 Bioblitz at Deer Haven Park, p 7 8 Bioblitz at Deer Haven Park, p 7 9 Cover Up and Clean Up, p Story Time in the Park, p Homeschool Adventures: Orienteering, p All Aboard For Railroad Fun, p 8 16 All Aboard for Railroad Fun, p Delaware County Fair, p Monarch Magic Weekend, p 8 23 Monarch Magic Weekend, p 8 24 Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 26 Gallant Farm Book Club, p Fall Bird Walk, p 8 29 Let s Go Batty, p Wild Wonderful Woodlands, p 8 OCTOBER 4 Outdoors with Olivina, p. 8 6 Introduction to Land Art, p 8 7 Autumn Wildlife Gardening, p 9 9 Little Adventurers: Fall, p Outdoor Exploration Expo, p Stone Soup, p Story Time in the Park, p Homeschool Adventures: Fossil Fun, p Scarecrow Building Contest, p All Aboard for Railroad Fun, p 8 21 All Aboard for Railroad Fun, p 8 21 Fall on the Farm, p Trick or Treat Trail, p Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 24 Gallant Farm Book Club, p Fall Bird Walk, p 8 NOVEMBER 4 Make it Take it: Natural Wreath, p 9 7 Learn to Knit Class 1, p 9 10 Drop in Discovery: Raptors, p Drop in Discovery: Raptors, p 9 13 Homeschool Adventures: Marvelous Mammals, p Learn to Knit Class 2, p 9 17 Native Harvest, p All Aboard for Railroad Fun, p 8 18 All Aboard for Railroad Fun, p 8 19 Story Time in the Park, p Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 24 Bored? Check out Board Games, p Fall Bird Walk, p 8 28 Gallant Farm Book Club, p Learn to Knit Class 3, p 9 Dec. 5 Learn to Knit Class 4, p 9 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

6 OUTDOOR EXPLORATION EXPO Get inspired to play and explore the outdoors as Preservation Parks teams up with central Ohio outdoor organizations to present this day of free outdoor discovery. ARCHERY TAG TRAIL RUN AND FITNESS ACTIVITIES CAMPING GEAR ADVENTURE CYCLING KAYAK PADDLING AND SAFETY OUTDOOR COOKING TRAIL RUNNING YOGA AND QI GONG BASS FISHING AND KIDS FISHING DEMONSTRATION LEAVE NO TRACE CLINIC GEOCACHING BOOMERANG WITH A CHAMP CYCLING BACKPACKING 101 HIKING & ORIENTEERING Food Trucks & Trail Treats Trail Run at 10 a.m. To register for the run, visit preservationparks.com/events, click on Oct. 13 and follow the RSVP instructions. For complete information and a full list of activities and vendors, visit preservationparks.com/outdoor-expo Presenting Sponsors: Sponsor: 4 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

7 Saturday, October a.m.-5 p.m. Camp Lazarus 4422 Columbus Pike, Delaware, FREE PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

8 Adventures in Flight Wrap-up Weekend Exhibits at Gallant Farm, Deer Haven Park and Shale Hollow Park will remain open through Labor Day (Sept. 3) and there will be special events at each park to complete the Adventures in Flight theme. For exhibit hours please visit: preservationparks.com/programs/ adventures-in-flight/ THE BIG YEAR Friday, August 31, 8-11 p.m. (DHP) all ages Meet live birds from Ohio Nature Education and take a short sunset hike. Then stay for our final Movie Under the Stars: The Big Year, with Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson. Movie starts at 9 p.m. (Rated PG) RIGHT BACK AT YOU Saturday, September 1, 2 p.m. (GF) all ages World Champion boomerang expert Chet Snouffer will visit the farm and teach us how to properly throw a boomerang, and other fun tricks. THE WORLD OF BUTTERFLIES Sunday, September 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (SHP) all ages Butterfly exhibits and activities will abound. From 1 to 3 p.m. Chris Kline, of the Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center, will share his passion and knowledge for these fascinating winged insects. Great Blue Heron Photo by James Stevens 6 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

9 BIOBLITZ AT DEER HAVEN PARK Bioblitzes are intense periods of biological surveying in which we record all types of living species within a designated area. At this bioblitz, participants of all skill levels can contribute by submitting photos for identification through inaturalist, a citizen science app that is often used to help identify and document species at bioblitz events. Queensnake We have made some interesting discoveries within the park district during recent events. A 2014 bioblitz uncovered a Species of Concern in Ohio, the Queensnake (Regina septemvittata), on property new to the park district along the Olentangy River. During that same event, volunteers identified more than 500 individual species, including more than 200 species of plants, 100-plus species of insects, and more than 40 species of spiders. Results from past bioblitzes can be found on our website, but the importance of bioblitzes for the park district goes beyond generating species lists. They serve as an invitation for people to explore the park beyond its trails, meet like-minded people, and see and learn about species that are often otherwise overlooked. Deer Haven Park has a variety of habitats to explore, including wetlands, streams, prairie fields, and woodland. Whether you have a PhD or just love to spend time outdoors, we hope you will join us for this year s event. Join us noon-9 p.m., Sept. 7 and 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 8 at Deer Haven Park, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware; registration is not required. In addition to conducting the bioblitz, we ve scheduled a number of educational activities. Here is a sampling; please visit the Sept. 7 listing on the events calendar on our website for times and more programs. Mist netting for birds Dragonfly/ damselfly hike Frog calls and bat study Worm charming Insect & spider ID PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

10 COME EXPLORE WITH US! FALL BIRD WALKS (SERIES) Saturdays, 8 a.m. September 29 (CMRP) October 27 (DHP) November 24 (SHP) Ages 7+ While walking with staff, see what birds are flitting about in the parks during fall migration. All skill levels are welcome, and loaner binoculars will be available. MODEL RAILROADS (SERIES) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 Sundays, 12-4 p.m. Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 (SLT) all ages Watch the model trains (HO scale) travel through a miniature village, and learn about railroads in America. DELAWARE COUNTY BIRD CLUB Mondays, 6:30 p.m. (DHP) all ages Sept. 24 Chris Tonra Songbirds and Salmon Migration Oct. 22 Scott Hogsten Bugs, Birds and the Web of Life Nov. 19 Chet Snouffer The Eagles of Panhandle Road Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome. Doors open at 6:30; program begins at 7 p.m. House Finch Photo by Walter Elsner Monarch Butterfly Photo by Donna Braig MONARCH MAGIC WEEKEND Saturday, Sept. 22 & Sunday Sept. 23, 12-5 p.m. (DHP) all ages Fly over to the Visitor Center for a monarch butterfly celebration complete with games, a movie, crafts and refreshments. We will tag and release live monarchs at 2 p.m. each day, weather permitting. WILD WONDERFUL WOODLANDS Sunday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m. (GWP) all ages Grab the family and journey with us on a hike as we teach you to use all your senses to explore trees and their distinguishing characteristics. OUTDOORS WITH OLIVINA Thursday, October 4, 6 p.m. (SHP) ages 16+ Start off at the lodge and enjoy a 1-2 mile hike. Afterwards, join Chef Michael from Delaware s Olivina Taproom, as he demonstrates how to cook chicken and steak on the campfire. Registration required by Sept. 27. $15 per person. INTRODUCTION TO LAND ART Saturday, October 6, 2 p.m. (SHP) ages 7+ This ancient art form uses the natural elements around you and will help you see nature from a new perspective! 8 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

11 For complete descriptions of all programs, visit AUTUMN WILDLIFE GARDENING Sunday, October 7, 2 p.m. (DHP) ages 8+ Learn how you can attract autumn and winter wildlife to your backyard using native plants, yard waste, and a touch of creativity! MAKE IT TAKE IT: NATURAL WREATH Sunday, November 4, 1 p.m. (DHP) ages 18+ Make a wreath out of natural items that you can take home to display for your holiday gatherings. Registration required by Oct. 29. $10 per person. LEARN TO KNIT (SERIES) Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5 (DHP) ages 10+ Learn to knit in this four-week series that will focus on a different step in the knitting process each class. Participants will receive a ball of yarn and knitting needles to keep at the end of the series. Refreshments will be provided at each class. Registration required by Oct. 24. $20 per person. DROP IN DISCOVERY: RAPTORS Saturday-Sunday, Nov p.m. (DHP) all ages Discover the different birds of prey that live in Ohio and learn about their adaptations through fun activities and crafts! PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST Grab your cameras and capture the shots that will win the 2018 Preservation Parks photo contest! This year, we have retired the History category and added Flight, which will give you an opportunity to show off your skill as you capture the movement of seeds, birds, butterflies or other flying creatures and objects. Other categories are Park District Scenes, General Nature, Animals, and Youth (photos taken by those 17 years and younger). The contest is open to amateur photographers, and the deadline for submissions is Nov. 2. Winners will receive ribbons, and winning photos will be on display in the Deer Haven Park Visitor Center during the month of December. For more information visit preservationparks.com/programs/ photography-contest/ 2017 Best in Show Photo by Allen Baldwin PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

12 JUST FOR KIDS STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, October 15, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with adult Join the Delaware County District Library as we read about fall leaves, then take part in an activity or craft. A short nature walk will be offered afterward. No registration required. Shale Hollow Park STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, September 10, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with adult Join the Delaware County District Library as we read about apples and pumpkins, then take part in an activity or craft. A short nature walk will be offered afterward. No registration required. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: ORIENTEERING Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 6-12 with adult Before smart phones, people used a map and compass to find their way. Learn to use these tools, explore local maps, and make an orienteering course for others to try. Register by Aug. 28. LITTLE ADVENTURERS: FALL Tuesday, October 9, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with adult Come explore and get comfortable with your young ones in nature! This informal program will celebrate what the fall season offers with hands-on activities and crafts, so come prepared to get messy! No registration required. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: FOSSIL FUN Tuesday, October 16, 10 a.m. (SHP) ages 6-12 with adult Fossils are our connection to the past. Discover the geologic history of Ohio through a hands-on look at local fossils. Register by October 2. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: MARVELOUS MAMMALS Tuesday, November 13, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 6-12 with adult Did you know mammals can be identified, and even aged, by their teeth? Discover the characteristics of mammals using skulls, furs and rubber tracks. Register by October 30. STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, November 19, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with adult Join the Delaware County District Library as we read about friendship, then take part in an activity or craft. A short nature walk will be offered afterward. No registration required. 10 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

13 COME SEE US AT THE COUNTY FAIR Look for our big tent at the Delaware County Fair, Sept We will be open from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. All events are free with paid fair admission. We ll have nature and farm displays, crafts and other activities all day, plus special attractions. Saturday, September 15 Live Animals, 2-4 p.m. Apple Cider Making, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, September 16 Live Animals, 2-4 p.m. Ropemaking, 4-7 p.m. Monday, September 17 Meet Local Insects, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monarch Tag and Release, 1 & 2 p.m. Live Insects with Bug Man, 2-4 p.m. Washday with Gallant Farm, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, September 18 Live Animals, 2-4 p.m. Folk Songs with Gallant Farm, 4-7 p.m. Ohio School of Falconry, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, September 19 Make a Kite, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Homemade Farm Fun, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, September 20 Parks Displays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Alka Seltzer Rockets, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, September 21 Parks Displays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Make an Animal Craft, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, September 22 Parks Displays, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

14 FALL ON THE FARM The 1930s-era Gallant Farm offers programs for all ages plus a book club that will get you thinking... and discussing! GALLANT FARM BOOK CLUB (SERIES) Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (GF) ages 14+ Come to the farm for an engaging and lively discussion of books that were popular during the era of the Great Depression and WWII, or feature those time periods. September 26 Will Rogers: a Biography by Ben Yagoda October 24 All the King s Men by Robert Penn Warren November 28 The Earth Abideth by George Dell COVER UP AND CLEAN UP Sunday, September 9, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages Learn about some cover crops that can be sown in the fall garden and get some tips on preparing the garden for winter. LET S GO BATTY Saturday, September 29, 1 p.m. (GF) all ages Join us and learn more abouts bats and why they are so important to the local ecosystem. No registration required. STONE SOUP Sunday, October 14, 1 p.m. (GF) all ages Bring the family out to Gallant Farm to hear the folk tale of how a town came together to feed a hungry stranger. After the story, we ll try our own take on stone soup. No registration required. NATIVE HARVEST Saturday, November 17, 2 p.m. (GF) ages 7+ Gather around the table as we dispel Thanksgiving myths and sample foods the Wampanoag Tribe and the Pilgrims may have eaten during their week-long feast Photo of by thanks. Allen Baldwin Register by November 10. BORED? CHECK OUT THESE BOARD GAMES! Saturday, November 24, 1 p.m. (GF) all ages Come to the farm for an afternoon of fun and check out games that were invented to distract from the hard times of the Great Depression, such as Monopoly and Scrabble. No registration required. Gallant Farm Gallant Farm Photo by Brenda Manley 12 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL 2018

15 FAMILY HALLOWEEN FUN AT THE FUN FARM SCARECROW BUILDING CONTEST Friday, October 19, 5:30 p.m. (GWP) all ages Bring the family to build a scarecrow and learn about its history. The frame and stuffing will be provided; you bring the clothing and items to decorate your unique scarecrow. Judging will take place during the Trick or Treat Trail event on October 21. Register by October 12. TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL Sunday, October 21, 1-4 p.m. (GWP) all ages Come in costume to gather candy and other treats from characters along the enchanted s-p-o-o-k-y trail. Decorate pumpkins, enjoy a hayride and vote for your favorite scarecrow. After trick or treating, head over to Gallant Farm for more fall fun. It s all free! For registration information and a chronological list of all fall programs, see page 3 in this guide. For expanded program information, visit preservationparks.com. FALL ON THE FARM Sunday, October 21, 1-4 p.m. (GF) all ages Join us for some fall farm work and fun. See how corn was picked and shocked by hand and then try your hand at pressing apples, and sample the delicious juice. Visitors can also head over to Gallant Woods Park to participate in the popular Trick or Treat Trail. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM FALL

16 AUTUMN IN PRESERVATION PARKS Photo by Brian Mollenkopf Printed on 100 % post-consumer recycled paper, using soy-based inks 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio preservationparks.com Or current resident PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID DELAWARE, OH Permit No. 117