Saturday

Saturday April 24, 2010
Time	Program	Place
8:30am, 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm 9am	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 $5 each and may be purchased in advance at OBS. Seating is limited. Bird Walk 9am. Join the Greater Mohican Audubon Society for a short hike down the road from the Bird Sanctuary to the backwaters of Clearfork Reservoir. Meet in the parking lot.	Ohio Bird Sanctuary Ohio Bird Sanctuary
10am 10am	Special Appearance An interactive snake program by Kristin Stanford, Lake Erie Watersnake Recovery Plan Coordinator aka The Island Snake Lady. Rain Barrels: Rain Brothers of Columbus will present a seminar on how to build your own rain barrel. Rain Brothers is a well known in the field of 'green' technology and have created a cistern for the governor's mansion. A limited number of prefabricated rain barrels will be available to purchase.	Gorman Nature Center Ohio Bird Sanctuary
10am-12pm	Guide Series Fly-fishing Equipment Workshop Presented by Gander Mountain. Meet at the Covered Bridge parking lot.	Mohican State Park
10am-2pm	Fly-fishing & Fly-tying Demonstration Presented by Mohican Fly Fishing Club. Meet at the Covered Bridge river access.	Mohican State Park
10am-3pm on the hour	Keeper Talks Bird care staff will present a short program on an individual bird each hour. Learn about the species history, hear the bird’s individual story, and have the opportunity to get your picture taken with the bird.	Ohio Bird Sanctuary
10am-4pm	Richland County Master Gardeners; Visit the "hands on" insect display. Learn about Ohios "helpful" or "harmful" insects.	Malabar Farm Main Barn

10am-4pm	Activities Ashland County Park District volunteers will be on hand. Tim Leslie will lead a birdwalk at 10am and a nature hike at 1pm. The following activities are ongoing: fishing at the pond (weather permitting; bring your pole), nature mystery hikes, nature crafts and hands-on activities, Native American crafts and skills, Geology, animal pelts to touch, live bunnies and maple syrup for sale. Plus a Special Appearance: An interactive snake program by Kristin Stanford, Lake Erie Watersnake Recovery Plan Coordinator aka The Island Snake Lady at 2pm. Lunch and snacks available for purchase.	Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
11am-1pm	All Dressed up for Insects Meet a cockroach and an insect that “prays”. Also enjoy a game of Nature BINGO, visit the Bug Trap, or make a bug vacuum. Nature games and activities.	Mohican Nature Center located in Campground
11am-4pm	Recycled Nature Crafts for the Family; You can work at your own pace to create nature crafts out of items you would normally throw away. Materials will be provided to complete at least 3 nature crafts. Program by the Richland County Regional Solid Waste Management Authority.	Malabar Farm Main Barn
12pm, 2pm, 4pm	Tours of the "Big House." Noted author and conservationist Louis Bromfields historical Federal Reserve style home open for guided public tours. Tickets available at the Visitor Center.	Malabar Farm State Park
12pm	Pokin in the Pond. Led by Merrill Tawse. Come explore the Gorman Nature Center ponds for aquatic insects and learn about their importance in the environment.	Gorman Nature Center
12pm	Hemlock Falls Hike Meet at the Hemlock Falls Center.	Mohican Outdoor School
12pm-4pm	BBQ Arrive hungry at the Mohican Outdoor School's great barbeque in Groveport River Lodge. Enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, and brats. (additional cost)	Mohican Outdoor School
1pm	Creature & Discovery Hike Meet at Environmental Learning Center.	Mohican Outdoor School
1pm-2pm	River Walk Join our Naturalist for an adventure along the scenic Clearfork River in search of aquatic creatures.	Mohican Nature Center in Campground
1pm-2pm	Bee Basics Come see live bees and learn about these VIP (Very Important Pollinators) insects. Presented by Richland County Beekeepers. Meet inside the Visitor Center at the bee exhibit.	Malabar Farm State Park
1pm&3pm	Farm Wildlife Tours. Tractor drawn wagon tours provide a wealth of history about the farm and provide an opportunity to see farm animals and wildlife. $2/person Purchase tickets in Gift Shop in the Visitor Center.	Malabar Farm State Park
2pm	Hands-on Animals Led by GNC volunteers and staff. Enjoy getting up close and personal with a variety of the Gorman Nature Center's native, resident animals.	Gorman Nature Center
2pm 3pm 3pm 4pm-5pm	Water Critter Exploration Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Butterfly Journey Become a butterfly as you participate in their life cycle. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Hemlock Falls Hike Meet at Hemlock Falls Center. Insect Edibles Yes, it's true; insects are full of vitamins and protein. Join our Naturalist on a brief history of edible insects and why insects are becoming more popular on menus today. Free samples and yummy recipes.	Mohican Outdoor School Mohican Outdoor School Mohican Outdoor School Mohican State Park Resort Lobby
7pm	Bat Program WEATHER PERMITTING Program led by Merrill Tawse. Biologists will have mist nets in place to capture bats for banding and release. Flashlights would be helpful. Meet at Mohican Covered Bridge.	Mohican State Park
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.	Malabar Farm Main Barn
7pm	Solar and Star Party. Come and the night sky with local astronomers as they turn their telescopes towards the spring night sky to view Saturn, Jupiter, Orion Nebula and the moon. Weather permitting. Meet at the upper horseman parking lot.	Malabar Farm State Park
8pm	Bird of Prey Show. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary will present Ohio's flighted predators. Marvel at the speed of falcons, the stealth of owls, and the accuracy of hawks. Meet in the lobby.	Mohican State Park Resort