PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY

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1 PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS SPRING 2019 WHAT S INSIDE? World of Water Summer Camps Come Explore with Us Just for Kids Summer Letterbox Adventure Spring on the Farm Photo Contest Winners

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 MARCH Thur-Sun, 12-5 p.m. APRIL & MAY Tue-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, 12-5 p.m. Cover Photo: CAROLINA WREN PHOTO BY ARNOLD BERGER SHALE HOLLOW PARK PHOTO BY MICHELLE SNOOK

3 DISCOVER THE WORLD IN THE PLACE YOU CALL HOME UNEXPECTED MOMENTS of discovery and connection. That s what you ll find in the parks and trails of Preservation Parks. The parks are around the corner or down the road. They are your backyard. The trails meander though woodlands and around wetlands, across meadows and into ravines. Around the bend in the trail might be a doe and her fawns, as interested in you as you are in them. You ll hear the babble of the creek at Shale Hollow and the giggles of your children as they feel the water rush past their bare feet. Our nature and farm programs will open your mind to a better understanding of the world we live in, and the World of Water theme will make you think in new ways about the cycle of life. These are your parks, and they are right around the corner, in the place you call home. 1

4 Complete Ohio to Erie Trail DELAWARE LAKE 42 ASHLEY 37 SCIOTO RIV E R GALLANT FARM Future Ohio to Erie Trail 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 SPRING 2019

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND SPRING 2019 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 spring programs opens at noon, Feb. 15. For more information, call , ext. 6. SPRING PROGRAM LIST MARCH 2 Ready, Set, Go, p 12 5 Drums Alive/ Pilates: Class 1, p 8 9 Wild Ones, Woodlot Diary, p 8 10 Vernal Pool-ooza, p 8 11 Story Time in the Park, p Homeschool Adventures, p Backyard Chickens 101, p Model Railroads, p 8 17 Model Railroads, p 8 17 Hook to Table, p 8 22 Timberdoodle Two-Step, p 9 23 Fair Weather Garden, p Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 27 Gallant Farm Book Club, p Spring Bird Walk, p 8 30 Drop-In Discovery: Wetlands, p 9 31 Drop-In Discovery: Wetlands, p 9 APRIL 6 Sheep Shearing, p 12 7 Beginning Archery, p 9 8 Story Time in the Park, p 10 9 Homeschool Adventures, p Amethysts of the Sky, p Osprey Homecoming, p 9 20 Model Railroads, p 8 21 Model Railroads, p 8 22 Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 23 Little Adventurers: Spring!, p Gallant Farm Book Club, p Spring Bird Walk, p 8 27 Save the Frogs Weekend, p 9 28 Save the Frogs Weekend, p 9 MAY 5 Float with a Naturalist, p 9 6 Story Time in the Park, p The Root of the Matter, p Moments with Mom, p 9 18 Cisterns & Rain Barrels, p Model Railroads, p 8 19 Model Railroads, p 8 19 Hook to Table, p 8 25 Spring Bird Walk, p 8 29 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 12 WORLD OF WATER KICK-OFF WEEKEND May p 4 SUMMER EXPLORERS CAMPS p 6-7 SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE Start date: May 25 p 11 Image from Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

6 WORLD OF WATER More than 75% of planet Earth is water, and its importance to every aspect of life cannot be overstated. Humans rely on water for everything from growing food to providing electricity that powers our homes. Celebrate water in its many forms during the WORLD OF WATER starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day. Visit preservationparks.com/programs/world-of-water for complete information. WORLD OF WATER OPENING WEEKEND Friday, May 24: Deer Haven Park Help us kick off our summer theme with a splash! Explore the new water exhibit and participate in fun, water-themed activities. We ll host the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, and their 2,200-gallon aquarium with native Ohio fish. Reprentatives from the ORVWSC will be on hand to talk to visitors. Then join us for a Movie Under the Stars as we show the animated film, Deep. Bring your own chair or blanket and join us on the lawn. Activities begin at 6 p.m.; movie starts at 9 p.m. Free; all ages. Deer Haven exhibit hours May 25-Sept a.m.-6 p.m., daily We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one. Jacques Cousteau Saturday, May 25: Shale Hollow Park Dive into the WORLD OF WATER Shale Hollow exhibit. Learn how water moves and how we are all connected to it. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., interact with live marine animals and learn more about them during a visit from the Newport Aquarium WAVE Foundation. Then, 2:30-5:30, you ll meet some aquatic turtles, touch their shells and learn how they survive in their aquatic habitats. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free; all ages. Shale Hollow exhibit hours May 25-27: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29-Sept. 2: Wed-Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Water-themed programs are scheduled all through 2019! You can explore creatures in wetlands and fish in a pond, and get up close with stingrays and sharks. Blow bubbles, splash in the water, sign up for the World of Water summer day camp, and of course, visit the awesome exhibits at Shale Hollow and Deer Haven! 4 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2019

7 Gallant Farm Deer Haven Park PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

8 SUMMER EXPLORERS CAMPS NATURE CAMPS ANIMAL BUDDIES June 3-7, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 6-7, $150 Birds, mammals, reptiles, insects and YOU! Experience live animals up close while learning how they live, grow and survive. 12 campers max; register by May 20 WILDLIFE CSI July 22-26, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 10-11, $150 What left that track? Who built that nest? All animals from elephants to ants leave clues for us to find. Learn to identify the signs animals leave behind and follow the clues to unearth the secret lives of animals. 20 campers max; register by July 8 WORLD OF WATER June 24-28, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 8-9, $150 Come dive into the exciting world of water! Salty or fresh, hot or cold, water is essential to all living things. Ponder a pool, study a stream, and wander through a wetland to discover the plants and animals that call these habitats home. 20 campers max; register by June 10 NAVIGATING NATURE July 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 11-12, $150 Would you be able to survive if you were alone in the wild? Practice building shelters, using a map and compass, archery, and other basic wilderness skills in this week full of outdoor adventure. 20 campers max; register by July 15 JUNIOR NATURALIST July 8-12, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 9-10, $150 How do birds fly? Why are butterflies important? What are the parts of a flower? Explore habitats, search for fossils, learn to identify plants and animals, and help care for the education ambassador animals on your way to becoming a Preservation Parks Junior Naturalist! 12 campers max; register by June 24 For complete information, and links to registration forms, visit programs/camps. Registration will open at noon, Feb. 15.

9 FARM CAMPS FARM BUDDIES June 10-14, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. (GF) ages 7-8, $150 Learn about daily life for kids on a 1930s farm. Collect eggs, work in the garden, help feed the animals, and do laundry all while having fun and gaining a sense of history. As close ties to nature are always part of agricultural life, guided hikes and animal interactions will be a daily occurrence. 12 campers max; register by May 27 FARM EXPLORERS July 15-19, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. (GF) ages 9-10, $150 Learn the importance of making do on a Depression-era farmstead while helping with the upkeep and daily operations of the farm. Learn the role of children on the farm and explore ways to be thrifty and get by while engaging in games and challenges. 12 campers max; register by July 1 TIME TRAVELERS Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. (GF) ages 11-12, $150 Step into the Gallant Farm time machine and hold on as we set the clock for a trip back to 1930s rural Delaware County. We ll visit other time periods as well. Learn heritage crafts, explore radio theater, do farm chores and cook on a wood buring stove all while learning about the history of Delaware County and Ohio. 12 campers max; register by July 22. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

10 COME EXPLORE WITH US! SPRING BIRD WALKS (SERIES) Saturdays, 8 a.m. March 30 (CMRP) April 27 (ETP) May 25 (SHP) Ages 7+ Take a walk in the parks as spring returns bringing many migratory birds. All skill levels; loaner binoculars available. MODEL RAILROADS (SERIES) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 16, April 20, May 18 Sundays, noon-4 p.m. March 17, April 21, May 19 (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 March 25 Dr. Beth Schultz Crooked Bills and Nearly Year- Round Breeding April 22 Doug McClain Life History Strategies of Ducks, Geese and Swans Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome. Doors open at 6:30; program begins at 7 p.m. HOOK TO TABLE Sunday, March 17 OR Sunday, May 19 1 p.m. (BCP) ages 8+ Choose a date and try your hand at fishing (no license, equipment or experience needed), and then learn to prepare and cook fish with Chef Michael from Olivina Taproom. $15 fee. Register at BEGINNER DRUMS ALIVE/ PILATES FUSION SERIES Tuesdays, March 5-April 16, 9-10 a.m. (DHP) ages 18+, $40 for the series Build flexibility, strengh and rhythm throughout your body during the 7-week fitness series. Explore 18 pilates mat exercises while incorporating basic meditative drumming. Register by Feb. 25. WILD ONES: WOODLOT DIARY Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. (SHP) ages 12+ Preservation Parks and Wild Ones of Columbus host Tom Sheley s seasonal wildlife observations, as photographed through the year on a rural plot of land. Part of the Wild Ones speaker series. VERNAL POOL-OOZA Sunday March 10, 2 p.m. (GWP) ages 5+ Salamanders, fairy shrimp, and other creatures are waiting to be discovered in the woodland vernal pools. Waterproof boots are recommended for this off-trail hike. 8 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2019

11 For complete descriptions of all programs, visit TIMBERDOODLE TWO-STEP Friday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. (BCP) ages 7+ We will go in search of this unusual and shy bird as it takes to the skies for its annual courtship dance. DROP-IN DISCOVERY: WETLANDS Saturday-Sunday, March p.m. (DHP) all ages Explore what makes a wetland, a wetland. Hop into the Visitor Center for activities and crafts, and meet some of the animals that call wetlands home! BEGINNING ARCHERY Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m. (DHP) ages 8+ with adult Learn the basics of archery, including safety, stance and aiming, during this 90-minute class. The outdoor program is weather dependent; free. Register by March 24. OSPREY HOMECOMING Sunday, April p.m. (HRP) all ages Rejoice on the annual return of the osprey! Watch opsrey through spotting scopes, make crafts, and learn how osprey recovered from near extinction. PHOTO BY LEN FISHER FLOAT WITH A NATURALIST Sunday, May 5, 1 p.m. ages 16+ Bring your own canoe or kayak, grab your lifejacket, and join a naturalist for a 3-hour paddle (5 miles) to see the ospreys on Alum Creek Reservoir. We ll launch from the Howard Road Boat Launch. MOMENTS WITH MOM A MOTHER S DAY ADVENTURE Sunday, May 12, 1-4 p.m. (DHP) all ages Plant trees, create a Mother s Day gift, hike a memory lane trail and visit the new wildlife viewing blind. SAVE THE FROGS WEEKEND Saturday-Sunday, April :30-4:30 p.m. (DHP) all ages Frogs are in trouble around the world. Learn how you can help save them; meet native frogs, jump into our wetland to catch tadpoles, and enjoy crafts. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

12 JUST FOR KIDS STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, April 8, 10 a.m. (BCP) ages 0-5 with adult We ll read about ponds with staff from the Delaware County District Library, then take part in an activity. A short nature walk will be offered. No registration required. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: WETLAND EXPLORATION Tuesday, April 9, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 6-12 with adult Using nets, hand lenses and all our senses, we will explore a wetland and discover the insects, birds, amphibians, and reptiles that call a wetland home. Register by March 26. STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, March 11, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with adult Join Preservation Parks and staff from the Delaware County District Library as we read about birds. Choose to enjoy a craft and a short nature walk. No registration required. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: WONDERFUL WATERSHED Tuesday, March 12, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 6-12 with adult Learn about watersheds, identify OUR watershed, look at where water goes and discover why what we do to water matters. Register by Feb. 26. LITTLE ADVENTURERS: SPRING! Tuesday, April 23, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-5 with an adult We will celebrate what the spring season has to offer with hands-on activities and crafts, so come prepared to get messy and have oodles of fun! No registration. STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, May 6, 10 a.m. (ETP) ages 0-5 with an adult We ll read about kites with staff from the Delaware County District Library, then take part in an activity. A short nature walk will be offered. No registration required. Deer Haven Park 10 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2019

13 SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE Mark your calendars for May 25, when the 2019 Summer Letterbox Adventure kicks off! Part geocache and part scavenger hunt, our letterbox fun will get your kids out in nature and exloring park trails while they search for small camouflaged boxes hidden in eight parks. This year, we ll have four easy-to-find boxes, similar to past years, and four that will be a little tougher for an extra challenge! Find at least four, easy or hard, and you ll take home a prize! All information is at preservationparks.com/programs/ letterbox-adventure. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

14 SPRING 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 LITERARY AND COW PIE SOCIETY AKA BOOK CLUB Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (GF) ages 14+ Join us for an engaging and lively discussion of books typically written about or during the early 20th century. March 27 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee April 24 Kingbird Highway by Kenn Kaufman May 29 The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck READY, SET, GO! Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages Join farm staff as they ready equipment such as planters, mowers, plows and more for spring chores around the farm, and discover how the equipment is used as well. BACKYARD CHICKENS 101 Saturday, March 16, 1 p.m. (GF) ages 18+ Discover what it takes to raise and care for backyard chickens. Learn about different breeds, housing requirements, and natural remedies to keep them healthy. FAIR WEATHER GARDEN Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. (GF) ages 12+ Join the Delaware County Master Gardeners to learn possible solutions to weather and other growing hurdles. SHEEP SHEARING Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages See the Gallant Farm flock lose their winter fleece and learn the importance of wool on the farm. Help staff spin, knit, weave and dye wool. AMETHYSTS OF THE SKY Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (GF) all ages The farm s purple martins entertain us with their aerial acrobatics and delightful song! Crafts and fun activities will Photo help by celebrate Allen Baldwin the martins return. THE ROOT OF THE MATTER Saturday, May 11, 1 p.m. (GF) all ages Help us plant root vegetables, sample some dishes made from them, and check out the farmhouse root cellar. CISTERNS AND RAIN BARRELS Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages Cisterns and rain barrels save water and also prevent flooding and erosion. Learn about these and other ways to collect water and how to use these methods at home. 12 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2019

15 FAMILY FUN AT THE FARM PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Thank you to all who entered our 2018 Photo Contest: Preserving our Heritage. Enjoy these first place winners and view all the winning photos on our website. Start snapping pictures now for the 2019 contest! ARNOLD BERGER 1st Place: Flight AMY BOYE People s Choice Award and 1st place: Park District Scenes ALLEN BALDWIN 1st Place: General Nature JAMES LANE Best in Show (adult) and 1st Place: Animals TYLER KANABLE Best in Show (youth) and 1st Place: Youth PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING

16 COMING SUMMER 2019 WORLD OF WATER 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