Program Schedule Descriptions
| Friday April 27, 2012 Featured Speaker: Scott Peters, Ohio Division of Wildlife: "Predators of Ohio". |
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4pm-5pm
6pm-7pm |
Birds & More. The Mohican Lodge offers some of the most spectacular and rewarding birding in North Central Ohio. From eagles to loons to woodpeckers, take a short hike along a paved path for a wonderful start to the day. Path is less than 1 mile. Bring binoculars or borrow them from us!
Welcome Reception; Meet Our Wildlife Ambassadors; Be sure to sign up for our mailing list. Raffle held for many donated items. |
Mohican State Park Resort
Mohican Outdoor School |
| 7pm-8pm | Keynote Speaker: Scott Peters, Ohio Division of Wildlife: "Predators of Ohio". | Mohican Outdoor School |
| 8pm | Batty About Bats with Merrill Tawse. Each evening from miles around, bats travel to the covered bridge area of Mohican State Park to forage for food. Participants should dress for cooler temperatures, bring flashlights, and meet at the covered bridge. This program will be canceled in case of rain or high winds. | Mohican State Park |
| 9pm | Campfire. Environmental and fun songs & stories for the family plus roasted marshmallows. Overnight accommodations are available Friday and Saturday night. Dorms available to rent. Call 419-938-6671 or info@mohicanoutdoorschool.org. | Mohican Outdoor School |
| Saturday April 28, 2012 | ||
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2pm |
Wildlife Habitat Walk. Roger Miller will show what Pheasants Forever has done to create habitat for wildlife.
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Cooke Wildlife Conservation Area
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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 |
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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 |
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| Sunday April 29, 2012 | ||
| Time | Program | Place |
| Dawn-Dusk | Open for picnics and hiking. | Gorman Nature Center |
| 9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm and 3pm | 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. | Ohio Bird Sanctuary |
| 10am-11am | Skins and Skulls. Come and take a quiz on mammals. See how good you are at identifying animals found in Ohio. Find out some interesting facts about the life histories of animals we share our surroundings with. | Mohican State Park Resort Lobby |
| 10am-4pm |
Fly-fishing and Fly-tying Demonstration. Presented by Mohican Fly Fishing Club. Meet at the Covered Bridge river access. |
Mohican State Park |
| 11am-4pm | Children Activities. A variety of nature crafts and games. Candle making, t-shirt art, necklaces and much more. Some crafts have a nominal material fee. |
Ohio Bird Sanctuary |
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12pm-2pm |
Wildflowers & More. This is the best time of year for spring wildflowers. Mohican State Park offers some of the best flora and fauna in the state. This is a two mile hike and will be muddy. A shuttle will take us back to the start. You may want to bring or borrow binoculars. Warning: sure to be inspiring! |
Mohican State Park Camp B at Covered Bridge area |
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1pm |
Bird of Prey Show. Come watch, enjoy, and learn about a variety of Ohio's bird species. Weather permitting in outside amphitheater. | Ohio Bird Sanctuary |
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1pm |
Hemlock Falls Hike. Meet at the porch of the Hemlock Falls Center. |
Mohican Outdoor School |
| 2pm | Curious Critters Presentation and book signing. Artist and author, David Fitzsimmons, will bring to life his book, Curious Critters through the use of puppets. Fun and educational! | Ohio Bird Sanctuary |
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