Saturday


Saturday April 27, 2013
Time Program Plac

8am

 

 

9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm

Early Morning Nature Hike. Enjoy an early morning hike to see the changes spring brings in Richland County.

 

 

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.

Gorman Nature Center

 

 

 

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

9am-1pm

 

 

9am-12pm

Malabar Foundation 5K run/walk


 

Brunch. All you can eat pancakes and sausage plus juice, coffee, hot chocolate and applesauce. Adults $7, 5-10 years $5, under 4 free.

Malabar Farm State Park

 

 

Mohican Outdoor School

10am Vernal Pool Hike. Take aquatic samples and look at them through a microscope. Also will visit wetlands.
Malabar Farm State Park; lower parking lot near working farm area

10am

 

 

10am-12pm

 

In Search of Dragonfly & Damselfly larvae. Walk with Judy Semroc & Larry Rosche of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, along the headwaters of the Clearfork to seek these elusive larvae.

 

Six-legged Springtime. Learn the "insect basics" that have resulted in insects being one of the most diverse and successful groups of organisms on earth. There will be a hike to explore the trails with nets to catch and identify some of the insects found in our area at this time of year. Weather permitting for the hike.

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

 

 

Gorman Nature Center

10am-12pm
Pond Exploration & make it-take it craft. Mohican Outdoor School

 10am

10am-4pm

 Bird Walk. Tim Leslie, ACPD volunteer.

Fly-Fishing & Fly-tying Demonstration. Presented by Mohican Fly Fishing Club.

Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area

Mohican State Park Covered Bridge

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 Sanctuar

10am

 

 

 

10am-4pm

 

 

 

Geocaching 101. A basic program to introduce beginners to using a GPS device and locating geocaches. Practice session to include actual locating geocaches using GPS, great for basics and wanting to get started geocaching. Presented by the North Central Ohio Geocachers clubClick here to find out about our Geocaching Contest.


Activities. Ashland County Park District volunteers will be on hand. Nature crafts for children; plaster casts of animal tracks; variety of Native American Indian artifacts on display; large selection of native plants for purchase. Food and beverages are available for donation.

 

 

 

 

Malabar Farm State Park

 

 

 

Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area

 

 

 

 


 
12pm, 2pm, & 4pm Big House Tours. 
Malabar Farm State Park
12pm In Search of Dragonflies & Damselflies. Join Judy Semroc & Larry Rosche in a search to discover the species of dragonflies and damselflies that grow to adulthood in our wetland areas. Gorman Nature  Center
12pm-5pm Mill & Cabin Tours. Come see an 1831 operating grist mill in action. Tour the mill and early 1800s log cabins and get a glimpse of what life was like in pioneer times when Ohio was the new Wild Frontier. (a $1 donation per day, per person is charged to everyone who enters the grounds, for all activities for the weekend. Age 10 and under are admitted free.)
Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill
12pm-5pm Nature Oriented Scavenger Hunt. Hike our 3/4 mile loop trail on the ridge above the mill. Gather items at stations along one of Mohican's steepest trails. Relax on the overlook deck and take some great pictures from its viewpoint. Then kids turn in your scavenger items in our Welcome Center for a prize. (a $1 donation per day, per person is charged to everyone who enters the grounds, for all activities for the weekend. Age 10 and under are admitted free.)
Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill
1pm & 3pm Wagon Rides.  Malabar Farm State Park
1pm-2pm River Walk: In Search of Aquatic Insects. Dress for wading in the river.
Mohican State Park Campground/Class A Shelter
1pm Nature Walk. with Tim Leslie, ACPD volunteer. Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
2pm-4pm

 

Hands on Animals. Gorman Volunteers. Enjoy the experience of touching, holding, and learning about some of our resident reptiles and amphibians. This program is enjoyed by all ages.

Gorman Nature Center
 2:30-3:30pm Dragonfly Hunt: Naiads in Jet Propulsion. Take a closer look at dragonfly naiad stunts followed by a hike.   Mohican State Park Campground/Class A Shelter

3pm-4pm

 

 

 

"The animals that travle with Jack Hanna". The Columbus Zoo will present a program that will give you the opportunity to learn about the animals that travel with Jack Hanna. Discover where they're from, what they eat, and possibly touch the birds, reptiles, and a variety of mammals. (a $1 donation per day, per person is charged to everyone who enters the grounds, for all activities for the weekend. Age 10 and under are admitted free.)

 

Wolf Creek Pine Run Grist Mill

 

5pm-6pm

Bug Eating. Find out why some people think eating insects can help the world. Samples and recipes will be available.

Mohican State Park Lodge/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
 

7pm

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 Lodge/Resort Lobby
     
   

 

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