Clearwing Moth feeding on Wild Bergamot What s Inside Naturalist Programs................. 2-4 Asian Longhorned Beetle Info...... 7-8 Day Camp Information................ 5 Facility Rental Information.......... 9 Visitor Center and Museum Hours.......6 General Park District Information.... 10
Summer Naturalist Programs June August Advance Registrtion Required Program has A fee Clermont County Butterfly Count Saturday June 8th 9:00 am U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center at Harsha Lake Help explore and count all butterflies within a 15 mile radius of East Fork State Park, including and Shor Park. Beginners can be teamed up with experienced butterfly watchers. For more information or to sign up, please call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center at 513.797.6081. Pre School Storytime Join the naturalist and Angie from the Batavia branch library. We ll have stories, a craft, and we ll meet an animal, or take a hike. Turtles Wednesday June 12th 11:00 am Butterflies Wednesday July 10th 11:00 am Snakes Wednesday August 14th 11:00 am Ohio River Sweep Saturday June 15th 9:00 am 12:00 pm Chilo Lock 34 Park Join thousands of volunteers along the 981 miles of the Ohio River for the annual Ohio River Sweep. Help us remove tires, bottles, cans and other trash from the river to help keep it beautiful. Due to the difficult river access, volunteers at this location should be ages 12 and up. Participants will receive a free t shirt and lunch following the cleanup. Call 513.876.9013 to sign up. Wonderful Wetlands Wednesday July 10th 7:00 pm Chilo Lock 34 Park What lurks beneath the water of the wetland at Chilo Lock 34 Park? Come find out as we explore the life of the amphibians and reptiles that call the wetland home. Become an honorary herpetologist by catching and identifying some of our smallest, but noisiest animals. Be prepared to get your feet muddy! Meet at the Visitor Center. www.clermontparks.org
Junior Naturalist Program Get outside, get active, and discover more about the world around you. We re offering a new, fun hands on nature program for kids of all ages. If you have a son or daughter with an interest in nature, then this is for them. Attend any 5 naturalist programs and earn a certificate and patch. Stream Splash Wednesday July 17 6:30 pm Cool off from the hot summer sun as we explore the East Fork of the Little Miami River. We ll search for crayfish, snails, and many other aquatic critters. Then discover what those bugs can tell us about the health of the river. Be prepared to get your feet wet. Close toed shoes are recommended (no sandals). Fascinating Fossils Wednesday July 24th 1:00 pm Take a trip back in time to when Ohio was covered by water. Discover what lived here millions of years ago and what they left behind for us to find. Explore our creeks as we look for fossils and learn about the geology of Clermont County. Adventure Series The Park District is partnering with Roads Rivers and Trails Outfitters to offer several adventure programs. Stay tuned as we ll have more to offer in the fall as well. Hiking Basics Saturday July 6 10:00 am /Wilson Nature Preserve Join our experts from Roads, Rivers, and Trails Outfitters for a day of instruction on what to pack, what to wear, and places to go. Then practice your new skills on a day hike afterwards. Paddling the Little Miami Friday July 19th 10:00 am Kelley Nature Preserve Join the park naturalist along with staff from Roads Rivers and Trails as you enjoy the state and national scenic Little Miami River. We ll meet at Roads Rivers and Trails in Milford and take a shuttle to Kelley Nature Preserve. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Some paddling experience preferred. No children under the age of four. Deadline to register is Friday July 12th Call 513.876.9013 to sign up. www.clermontparks.org
Bird Watching for Kids Wednesday August 7th 6:30 pm Join our naturalist as we look into the lives of our feathered friends. We ll learn to find and identify some of Ohio s common birds by sight and song. Learn the fine art of birding by looking and listening for the birds at. Butterflies and Blooms Sunday August 11th 1:00 pm Kelley Nature Preserve The meadow at Kelley Nature Preserve is full of summer blooming wildflowers. Join us as we enjoy the wildflowers, and see what butterflies can be found. Monarch Butterflies Sunday August 18 Chilo Lock 34 Park 2:00 pm Monarchs are one of the most recognizable and most well known butterflies in the U.S. But, did you know the worldwide monarch population is in decline? Join us to discover more about these fascinating long distance migrants, including how you can help stop their population decline. Then we ll take a hike in search of butterflies, caterpillars, and even eggs. Spotlight Species American Bullfrog (Rana catesbiana) Bullfrogs are one of the most common, and the largest, frog in Clermont County and throughout Ohio. Often observed along the edges of ponds during the summer months, bullfrogs can also be heard on warm summer evenings. As with all frogs in Ohio, bullfrogs are nocturnal when it comes to their mating habits. Beginning in early June, and continuing through the summer, male bullfrogs begin chorusing, or singing, to gain the attention of any interested females. Their mating call is very recognizable and sounds as if they are singing jug-o-rum. With their large size, bullfrogs have been known to prey on small birds, mice, small snakes and even other frogs. Unlike most of our other frogs, which mature from tadpole to adult in a few months, bullfrogs reach maturity after about 2-3 years as tadpoles. Because of their longer juvenile stage, bullfrogs typically breed in larger ponds, rivers, and lakes, where they can find permanent water. Whereas, most of our smaller frogs prefer temporary pools of water where there are no fish to prey upon their eggs and tadpoles. Take a summer hike through Crooked Run State Nature Preserve, and you re sure to see a few bullfrogs sunning themselves along the edge of the pond. www.clermontparks.org
Summer Naturalist Daycamps June 17-21 June 24-28 Chilo Lock 34 Park 9:00 am 3:00 pm $75.00 per child (entering grades 3-6) Call 513.876.9013 to sign up Registration is limited to the first 12 participants Each child will receive a T-shirt. Are you following us? Have you visited our Facebook or Flickr pages recently? We re always looking for new photos of our parks, so we encourage you to take lots of photos on your next visit to your favorite Clermont County park and upload them to share with everyone.
Chilo Lock 34 Park Visitor Center and Museum Summer Hours Memorial Day - Labor Day Sunday - Monday - 12 pm to 5 pm Tuesday - Closed Wednesday - Friday 12 pm to 5 pm Saturday - 11 am to 5 pm Park District Donations Through the generosity of individuals, families, civic groups, local businesses, and foundations, the Clermont County Park District has been able to provide a variety services and facilities well beyond the limitations of its tax revenue. If you would like to honor a special occasion, a special person, or remember the life of a loved one, consider making a donation to the Park District and help support its mission to preserve part of Clermont County s natural heritage and history. For your donation you will receive an acknowledgement letter and a card will be sent to the honoree or family of the memorial recipient. To make a donation please fill out the donor form and send along with a check made out to: Clermont County Park District, 2228 US Hwy 50, Batavia, OH 45103. Thank you to the following individuals for their recent donations to the Clermont County Park District. In honor of Carrie May Wolf s 90 th Birthday By: Ken and Janet Stewart Tree memorial In memory of Sherry Joy Rinckel By: Linda L. Rath David T. Wavra Sarah Daulton Shann Michael Gooding Shawn Matthew Gooding
Asian Longhorned Beetle Invades Clermont County The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture are continuing to monitor the status of the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) in Clermont County. The ALB is an invasive destructive pest native to Asia. The ALB feeds on its host tree and will eventually kill it. The ALB prefers maples, but will also use buckeye, hackberry elm, ash, birch, and willows as its host tree. If the ALB continues to spread, it will be very destructive, resulting in thousands of dead trees. As of May 29, 436,858 trees have been surveyed and 9,805 trees have been found to have been infected within the 61 square mile quarantine area. Of the infected Trees, 9,385 have been removed. If you find evidence of the ALB on your property, report it to the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-855-252-6450. Adult ALB showing egg laying sites on tree bark. Egg laying sites in tree bark. Tree showing multiple exit holes, where adult ALB s emerged. An adult ALB emerging from the inside of a tree. After transforming from pupae to adult, ALB s bore perfectly round dime sized exit holes on host trees. Close up of the perfectly round, dime sized exit hole. If you find evidence of the Asian Longhorned Beetle, report it to the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 1-855-252-6450 For more information on the Asian Longhorn Beetle visit www.beetlebusters.info
Picnic Shelter Rentals The Park District has picnic shelters for rent at Chilo Lock 34 Park,, and Pattison Park for your summer picnic or family gathering. Call the Park District administrative office at 513.732.2977 to make your reservation or check on availability. Pattison Lodge and Gazebo & Hartman Log Cabin Pattison Lodge and Gazebo Rental Rates In Season (May 15 October 15) Monday through Thursday $200 Friday and Sunday $475 Saturday $550 Out of Season (October 16 May 14) Monday through Thursday $200 Friday and Sunday $425 Saturday $500 Park/Shelter Capacity Fee Chilo Lock 34 Park 50 $75 Pattison Park 150 $100 Sycamore Woods 50 $75 Sycamore #2 150 $100 Hartman Log Cabin Rental Rates In Season Rates (May 15-October 15) Monday through Thursday $125 Friday through Sunday $175 *Includes the use of the picnic shelter Out of Season Rates (October 16 May 14) Monday through Sunday $125 Playground
Chilo Lock 34 Park 39 acres 521 County Park Road Chilo, OH 45112 513.876.9013 Crooked Run Nature Preserve 77 acres 521 County Park Road Chilo, OH 45112 Hartman Log Cabin 5 acres 5272 Aber Road Williamsburg, OH 45176 Kelley Nature Preserve 42 acres 297 Center Street Loveland, OH 45140 Pattison Park 45 acres 2228 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103 Shor Park 56 acres 4659 Tealtown Road Batavia, OH 45103 53 acres 4082 State Route 132 Batavia, OH 45103 Wilson Nature Preserve 105 acres 4082 State Route 132 Batavia, OH 45103 Williamsburg - Batavia Hike/Bike Trail Broadway Road Williamsburg, OH 45176 2.5 miles long Contact Information Administrative Office 2228 US Highway 50 Batavia, OH 45103 513.732.2977 parkdistrict@clermontcountyohio.gov Naturalist Office PO Box 106 Chilo, OH 45112 513.876.9013 Board of Park Commissioners Mission Statement To acquire, plan, develop, program, and maintain park property in the county for residents and nonresidents alike. To secure the preservation of open space and places of scenic or historical value. Monthly board meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm in Pattison Park Lodge. All meetings are open to the public. For more information call 513.732.2977. David Anspach Kenneth Stewart William Stearns, Chairman Chris Clingman, Director www.clermontparks.org