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Sept – Oct – Nov – Dec 2010 Assist local researcher, Tom Kashmer with Monarch migration studies by netting, tagging, and releasing butterflies. In 2003, three of Tom's tagged Monarchs traveled over 1800 miles to Mexico . How far will your butterflies travel? Nets and instruction provided. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495. Canoe with Eagles All programs meet at 4:00 pm at the Park Office, 1970 Countryside Place , Fremont , then travel to launch site. Registration required and you must register with a partner, at least 12 years old. Canoes provided to travel along Green Creek, a prime eagle watching area. Register by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. White Star Log Cabins Open During the SCRAP Show (Sandusky County Restorers of Antique Power), stroll through the cabins to see what pioneer life was like. White Star Park is located south of Gibsonburg on SR 300. Walk the trails from the main entrance parking to access cabins or enter the SCRAP Show by car on CR 60. Puddle Jumpers: Creek Walk , Ages 5 and under with adult companion are invited to put on old shoes or boots and join us for a creek walk as we search for water critters. Mull Covered Bridge is located west of Wolf Creek Park on County Road 9. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Monarch Butterfly Tagging, Assist local researcher, Tom Kashmer with Monarch migration studies by netting, tagging, and releasing butterflies. In 2003, three of Tom's tagged Monarchs traveled over 1800 miles to Mexico . How far will your butterflies travel? Nets and instruction provided. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Hike the Swamp, Meet at the Park Office in Fremont for a ride to the swamp in the Bellevue area, or call for a meeting point near the wetland. Wear boots or shoes that can get wet and bring the bug spray. Binoculars and cameras are a good idea, too as we explore the wetland for birds, insects, and plants. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Old Fashion Rug Braiding Ever wonder how rugs were made years ago? Well, here is your chance to learn how to make your own rug. Bring scissors, needle and thread, and scraps of old material that can be cut into strips. The cabin is located on County Road 65, south of White Star Park 's main entrance. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Saturday Stargazing, September 18, Sunset, Monarch Butterfly Tagging, Assist local researcher, Tom Kashmer with Monarch migration studies by netting, tagging, and releasing butterflies. In 2003, three of Tom's tagged Monarchs traveled over 1800 miles to Mexico . How far will your butterflies travel? Nets and instruction provided. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Tree Huggers-Bug Mania, For ages 6-12, through a variety of activities discover the interesting insect world. Light supper provided. Co-sponsored with Seneca County Park District. Steyer Nature Preserve is located Seneca Co Rd 33, east of Fort Seneca . Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Leopold's Legacy-The Choral Copse Spend the morning listening to the end-of –the-season musical conversations of migratory birds as author Aldo Leopold described in 1947. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. North Coast Inland Trail Wagon Ride-Fremont to Clyde Hop on the shuttle wagon for an informative & fun ride to Clyde and back on the bike trail. Meet at East Side Biggs-Kettner Park , located on St. Joseph Street , Fremont . Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Silhouette Hike, Wed, Oct 6, 5:00 pm, Walk the trails looking for hidden silhouettes to see how great your observational skills are. All ages welcome. The campground is the southern entrance to Wolf Creek Park , located on S.R. 53 south of Fremont . Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. North Coast Inland Trail Wagon Ride-Fremont to Lindsey
Hop on the shuttle wagon for an informative & fun ride to Lindsey and back on the bike trail. Meet at Walter Avenue , Fremont . Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Puddle Jumpers - Falling Leaves , Thurs, Oct 14, 10:00 am, Spiegel Grove, Fremont Ages 5 and under with adult companion are invited to join us for a walk through the grove as we learn about leaves in the fall. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577.
Photo Contest Display of Entries: Fri, Oct 15, 2:00-6:00 pm; Sat, Oct 16, 8:00-10:00 am, Multipurpose Room of Fremont Community Recreation Complex, St Joseph St , Fremont . For contest rules and description of the five nature and outdoor categories, contact 419-334-4495 or check “What's New – Photo Contest” Saturday Stargazing, October 16, Sunset, Wolf Creek Park Campground All ages are welcome to view the night sky with telescopes set up by Sandusky Valley Amateur Astronomers. You are invited to bring your own binoculars, telescopes, and questions about astronomy. The campground is the southern entrance to Wolf Creek Park , located on S.R. 53 south of Fremont . Track & Trail for Teens: Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt & Challenge Thurs, Oct 21, 5:00-8:00 pm, Given clues, you must find the pumpkin before going on to the next challenge. Dress to be outdoors. Light supper provided. Co-sponsored with Seneca County Park District. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Farm Days, It's time to celebrate the harvest season. Enjoy a visit to the farm park including tours of the house, the barns, wagon rides, corn harvest and more. Creek Bend Farm is located south of Lindsey on S.R. 590.
Leopold's Legacy - Smoky Gold Enjoy a walk on the crunchy fallen leaves and a hear a story of conservation. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Creek Bend Farm-Book Club Come to the farm to enjoy one of the older books from the Roush Family library. Relax and read on your own while enjoying coffee, tea and muffins. No registration required. Creek Bend Farm is located south of Lindsey on S.R. 590. Puddle Jumpers-Awesome Owls, Ages 5 and under with adult companion are invited to learn about the owls of Sandusky County as we read stories and look at owls up close. Countryside Park is located at 1970 Countryside Place , Fremont in the County Office Complex. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Full Moon Hike, Walk the trails with Naturalist Linda Rose, as we learn about the moons, skies, and folklore of days gone by. Creek Bend Farm is located south of Lindsey on S.R. 590. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Leopold's Legacy-If I Were The Wind Wind can make music, make trees bend, and change the landscape. Join us at this prairie habitat for a lesson on Aldo Leopold's conservation ethics. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Puddle Jumpers-The Night Sky, Ages 5 and under with adult companion are invited to dress for the weather as we watch the night sky and learn about the stars and moon. The cabin is located on County Road 65, south of White Star Park 's main entrance. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. Creek Bend Farm-Book Club Come to the farm to enjoy one of the older books from the Roush Family library. Relax and read on your own while enjoying coffee, tea and muffins. No registration required. Creek Bend Farm is located south of Lindsey on S.R. 590. Yo Yo Christmas Tree, Create your own Christmas tree decoration from yo yos. Bring a yard or two of green material, scissors, needle and thread, a styrofoam cone, and straight pins. The cabin is located on County Road 65, south of White Star Park 's main entrance. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577. White Star Park - Christmas at the Cabin Experience dinner 1800 style. Your group will enjoy a meal, the history of Christmas, and create an ornament. Suitable for ages 8 and older. Reservations begin Monday October 4. All dinners are from 6:00-8:30 pm. Groups of up to 12 in the Schlea Swartzlander Cabin: Saturday November 27, Sunday November 28, Thursday December 2, Friday December 3, Wednesday December 8; Cost: $180 county Residents , $190 non-residents. Groups of up to 8 in the Reineck Cabin: Thursday December 9, Friday December 10, Thursday December 16, Friday December 17, Saturday December 18; Cost: $120 county residents, $130 non-residents. Leopold's Legacy-Home Range , Thurs, Dec 30, 10:30am-12:00pm, White Star Barn Animals leave us all types of clues about their daily and nightly activities. The question is: Are you as observant as Aldo Leopold at reading these “wild” stories? The barn is located on County Road 65, south of White Star Park 's main entrance. Registration required by calling 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577.
“THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME”
Entry Deadline: Thurs, Oct 14, 2010 Entries accepted beginning Oct 1 AWARDS
- Public display of entries will be Fri, Oct 15, 3:00-6:00 pm and Sat, Oct 16, 8:00am-10:00am in the Multipurpose Room of Fremont Community Recreation Complex, 600 St Joseph St, Fremont. CATEGORIES 1) Park District Scenes - photos taken at White Star Park , Wolf Creek Park , Mull Covered Bridge , Countryside Park , Blue Heron Reserve, North Coast Inland Trail, Creek Bend Farm, Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area 2) Wildlife - animals, birds, insect photos taken in Ohio 3) Flora - plants, flowers, tree photos taken in Ohio 4) Recreation & Humor - photos of sports, festivals, fishing, & fun in Ohio 5) The Sky's The Limit - any subject or location & may be digitally enhanced
ENTRY INFORMATION
Sponsored by: Sandusky County Park District Dumminger Photography Sandusky County Convention & Visitors Bureau Fremont Parks & Recreation Department For more information: 419-334-4495, Toll Free 1-888-200-5577
White Star Park Beach Party - July, 2010
Kids Fishing Festival in Clyde The cloudy sky and cool morning temperatures didn’t discourage kids from coming out to the Kids Fishing Festival on June 17 at the Clyde Reservoir on S. Main. Plenty of bluegill and crayfish were caught, along with a walleye, and one nice size perch. Sponsored by the Sandusky County Park District and Clyde Recreation Department, special thanks also go to Wendy’s, Arby’s, and OSS Solid Waste District.
AJ smiling as his son, also named AJ, caught his first fish ever while at White Star Park, at the Fishing with Ranger Dan program on June 8.
Sandusky County Park District agrees that “Neighbors Make the Difference”. Keybank employees closed their door at noon on May 25, rolled up their sleeves, and spent the afternoon painting at Countryside Park. The community service day is now in it’s 20th year. Keybank employees participating include Doug Brisendine, Melanie Mischler, Pat Schaaf, Carrie Willis, Vicki Shiets, Keith Priddy, and Kim Willinger.
Scout Camporee at Creek Bend Farm To celebrate 100 years of scouting, members of Eagle Bay District held their Spring Camporee at Creek Bend Farm May 14-16, 2010. The location was appropriate since many scout outings have been held on this property through the years, as shown in this 1944 photograph.
On April 10, 2010 the Board of Park Commissioners recognized Doug Haubert’s 35 years of service and declared that the restored wetland at White Star Park be known from this date forward as the “Doug Haubert Wetland”. Upon hearing the declaration, Doug’s humble response was, “They couldn’t have given me a better gift for my years of service with the Park District.” In 1975, Doug Haubert was one of the first employees to join the fledgling Sandusky County Park District, which was founded in 1973. The popular beach at White Star Park wasn’t even open to the public until 1980. Doug was an integral part of the team that transformed the 236-acre site from an abandoned quarry operation into the 800 acre, award winning park we know today. Today, thanks in large part to the service of Doug Haubert, the Park District protects 10 properties containing more than 2,300 acres. Besides providing endless environmental benefits, these local outdoor recreation areas are annually visited by hundreds of thousands of visitors as well as being home to more than 350 educational programs.
The Doug Haubert Wetland at White Star is located on C.R.66, north of C.R. 65. It is open daily, year-round. For more information contact the Park District at 419-334-4495 or toll free 1-888-200-5577.
PARK DISTRICT INFORMATION (as of 1-26-09)
The Sandusky County Park District was created on December 7, 1973.
Park District’s ten facilities cover approximately
2200 acres and include
Parks open everyday, year-round, 8:00 a.m. - dark.
Dogs must be on a leash. No snowmobiles, no alcoholic beverages. Cross
country skiing permitted in all parks. Administrative Office at
The Park District is governed by a three member volunteer Board of Park Commissioners who have been appointed by Probate Judge. (2009: Sharon Wilson, Jim Fails, Brad Lawrence)
Income: derived from 1 mill property tax levy, 10 year levy passed in 2007 which brings in $1,000,000. Additional income from user fees, grants, donations.
Public Programs are listed in newsletter "The Nutshell" available three times a year on website: www.sanduskycountyparks.com or by calling the Office: 419-334-4495, toll free 1-888-200-5577.
Programs
for Request are listed in "Nature's Classroom"
and are available free of charge to classes, clubs & organizations in
the
Reference Library - misc. reference books, activity ideas, field guides, videos, slide shows and teaching kits available for public use.
Grant
Program - Started in 1990, up to $30,000 per
year is used as grant money for parks and recreation in townships,
cities, and villages in
Nature’s Classroom Free of charge (unless noted) 419-334-4495 Programs may be adapted to fit location, audience size, and age level Animal Adaptations - explore differences between amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals Animal Tracks - identify specific tracks and make an edible “scat” snack Bicycle Safety - Ranger Bike Patrol Officers demonstrate proper attire, bike maintenance, explain proper safety and bike trail etiquette Bird Basics - explore the sights & sounds of our feathered friends Bugology - discover the diversity of insects, learn life cycles, hunt for insects Cookie Baking at the Cabin - history lesson & homemade cookies Forest & Woodland Studies - identify trees, see how a forest is created General Nature Walk - guided walks available year-round, highlighting sensations of the season, in Park District facilities or on a site near you History of Apples - learn the importance of apples to early settlers, enjoy apple crisp in the cabin History/Log Cabin Life - learn about the life of a pioneer, cooking, clothing & more Instincts for Survival - an outdoor game to discover carnivores, omnivores, herbivores & how they survive, good large group activity Naturalist Chat - learn about a Naturalist’s job and discover area flora & fauna Night Hike - hike after dark exploring nature’s night life Ohio Wildlife - history of wild turkey, bald eagle, river otter, deer, coyote, beaver Raptors - how raptors are different from other birds, their adaptations & calls River Walk - wade in the Sandusky River, monitor stream quality, explore water habitat Pioneers & American Indians - crafts & toys of Ohio’s early inhabitants Wetlands - discover an interesting habitat and learn about area aquatic wildlife Wild Turkeys - discover the life history of wild turkeys World Travelers - migration of hummingbird, monarch butterfly, purple martin, osprey Reference Materials A variety of resources are available including field guides and hands-on activity guides such as Project WILD & NatureScope. Numerous slide shows, videos, nature sound CD’s, and cassettes are available on a limited loan basis. Loaner Boxes These teaching kits contain posters, supplies, and activities to educate about the topic or supplement a science lesson. Great resources that may be reserved in advance, loaned for 2 weeks at a time and require a $25 refundable deposit.
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SANDUSKY COUNTY PARK DISTRICT (8-15-08)
For more
information, call the Park District at:
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