Saturday

Saturday April 28, 2012
Time	Program	Place
8am 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm TBA	Goodness Snakes Alive! with Steve McKee. Snakes may be cold-blooded, but you don't have to break out in a cold sweat around snakes. Come and learn about local snakes, one of nature's finest predators and overcome your fears. Birding Boat Tours Enjoy a guided pontoon boat ride on the Clearfork Reservoir. Your pilot will glide along the coastline looking for waterfowl and nesting eagles. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance at OBS. Seating is limited to 9 per boat. Falconry Demonstration A member of the Ohio Falconry Association will speak about the history and sport of falconry. Weather permitting. A demonstation will follow the presentation.	Gorman Nature Center Ohio Bird Sanctuary Ohio Bird Sanctuary
9am-12pm	Brunch. All you can eat pancakes and sausage plus juice, coffee, hot chocolate and applesauce. Adults $7, 5-10 years $5, under 4 free.	Mohican Outdoor School
10am	Historical Malabar Walk. The area where Malabar Farm is located was a bustling settlement in the 1800s. Take a walk with a naturalist to explore the areas where this settlement was located and learn of the infamous characters who populated this area.	Malabar Farm State Park
10am-11:30am 10am	Scatology. Most big furry animals are rarely seen because they are nocturnal or they run away from people. We know they are here because of what they leave behind; we find signs. We can learn many things from scat. Let's take a closer look at what most folks wouldn't want to. Curious Critters - From Animal Portraits to Picture Book. Join Sigma Pro photographer David Fitzsimmons for a fun filled program of beautiful, bizarre, and truly Curious Critters. Door prizes! www.curious-critters.com	Mohican State Park Campground A - Commissary Gorman Nature Center
10am	Nature Walk. Staff naturalist will lead a nature hike along the headwaters of the Clearfork.	Ohio Bird Sanctuary
10am 10am-12pm	Bird Walk. Tim Leslie, ACPD volunteer. Guide Series Fly-fishing Equipment Workshop. Presented by Gander Mountain. Meet at the Covered Bridge parking lot.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area Mohican State Park
10am-3pm 10am-3pm	Keeper Talks (on the hour). A short, up close, interactive presentation about one of the Sanctuary predatory birds. Photo opportunities. Photographing Birds of Prey. A variety of bird of prey species will be displayed in natural settings along the trails. Perfect for up close photographs.	Ohio Bird Sanctuary Ohio Bird Sanctuary
10am-4pm 10am-4pm	Activities. Ashland County Park District volunteers will be on hand. Fishing at the pond weather permitting (bring your pole!); nature crafts and hands-on activities; Native American crafts and skills; arrowheads; dog and bird demonstrations; animal pelts to touch and identify; and more! Fly-fishing and Fly-tying Demonstration. Presented by Mohican Fly Fishing Club. Meet at the Covered Bridge river access.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area Mohican State Park
10am-12pm	Nature Sketching. Steve Huber, ACPD volunteer.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
12pm, 2pm, & 3pm	House Tours.	Malabar Farm State Park
12pm-2pm	Makin' Tracks. Predators are part of the picture. Some of that picture can be looked at from signs they leave behind in their habitat such as tracks. Come and join us to take a look at some tracks of predators and make a plaster track of your favorite animal hunger. This program is sure to be a little messy!	Mohican State Park Campground A - Commissary
12pm-5pm	Back to the Wild. In this presentation, you will see several live hawks, owls, and a bald eagle. There will also be a live flying squirrel, salamanders, a toad, several native snakes and other wildlife related artifacts. $2 per person for 10 years of age and over.	Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill
12pm	Pokin in the Pond for Predators! Join Merrill Tawse at the pond to see who is catching whom. A hands-on program to follow life and death in the pond.	Gorman Nature Center
1pm & 3pm	Wagon Rides.	Malabar Farm State Park
1pm	Family Geo caching. Conservation activity.	Mohican Outdoor School
1pm	Nature Walk. with Tim Leslie, ACPD volunteer.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
2pm	The Praying Mantis - an insect with an attitude. Many insects prey on other insects for a living, but none with more panache than the Mantis. And they don't stop with insects! Join Jan Ferrell to learn more about the fascinating life of the Praying Mantis.	Gorman Nature Center
2pm	Puppet Show. Barbara Damron, Queenbee Puppetry.	Mohican Outdoor School
2pm	Wildlife Habitat Walk. Roger Miller will show what Pheasants Forever has done to create habitat for wildlife.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
4pm-5pm	Insect Edibles. While eating insects is not rare throughout the world; it is unusual in North America. Come and find out why some people think eating insects can help the world. Samples and recipes will be available. Warning: could be gross!	Mohican State Park Resort Lobby
7pm-10pm	Barn Dance. Join us for a fun family evening of square dancing. Experienced and beginner dancers welcomed. Featuring the Backporch Swing Band. Food and refreshments will be available for sale by the Ohio Bird Sanctuary Junior Naturalists.	Malabar Farm Main Barn
8pm	Bird of Prey Show. Enjoy an up close experience with a variety of Ohio's bird species. A 30 minute presentation that is fun and educational.	Mohican State Park Resort Lobby