The Preservation Park District of Delaware County is the natural areas park system of Delaware County, Ohio. We are dedicated to providing nature education opportunities and to preserving open space for the enjoyment of current and future generations.

 














Not my Nest?


Male Cowbird
 

The Brown-headed Cowbird is North America’s most common “brood parasite.”

A female cowbird makes no nest of her own, but instead lays her eggs in the nests of other bird species, who then raise the young cowbirds.
 
 

 


 

Summer Concert Series

Kicking off on July 9th, Preservation Parks is pleased to announce our new "Summer Concerts in the Park."

Join us for three concerts this month, at Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road, Delaware.


 
Concerts are free; bring lawn chairs, blankets, food & drink (no alcohol, please).
Call 740-524-8600 for more information.

Thursday, July 9, 7 p.m.
Deighton Charlemagne
Close your eyes and imagine soft Caribbean breezes and azure water as you listen to the steel drums.

Sunday, July 26, 4 p.m.
Lone Raven
Celtic and World music take the stage with a range of melodies from fiery Irish reels to haunting airs.

Thursday, July 30, 7 p.m.
Swing's the Thing
With pieces ranging from 30s and 40s traditional to the contemporary, this music will take you back to an earlier era.

Golden Marathon Summer 2009

A project of Preservation Parks of Delaware County and Senior Citizens Inc., the Golden Marathon is a series of hikes – each about two miles – that add up to at least a 26.2-mile marathon at the end of three months.

The summer walks take place nearly every Monday at 9:30 a.m. (note the earlier time) and are held in Preservation Parks' preserves and other area nature sites. Participants can join at any time.

All summer hikes begin at 9:30 a.m.

For additional information, contact Saundra McBrearty at 740-524-8600, ext. 6 or e-mail her at saundras@preservationparks.com.

Click HERE for hike locations and dates


Register now for Bark at the Blues

On July 18, the annual “Bark at the Blues” 5K Run/Walk will be held at Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road, near Ostrander. Dogs are invited along on the family walk, which begins at 9 a.m.

All proceeds benefit Preservation Parks, the Humane Society of Delaware County and other area animal rescue organizations.

If you don’t want to walk or run, you can enjoy the dog agility activities and even have your dog take an “I.Q.” test! However you participate, you will be helping the Park District and our furry friends!

Join Preservation Parks, the Humane Society and our sponsors "Second Sole and Acme Canine" for this fun event!

Click HERE for the registration form


Let’s go on a Letterbox Adventure in the parks!

Preservation Parks, along with area libraries, has launched Summer Letterbox Adventure 2009. You can sign up all summer long at your local Delaware County library.

You’ll look for hidden boxes in seven of our parks, by following nature clues developed by park naturalists.

You can look up clues at the library or at home to learn all about the trees, insects and other natural things that make up the clues.

Click HERE for more information


 





 

Want to catch a quick summary of upcoming volunteer opportunities for the year of 2009?

Please click HERE for the PDF
 
 
Upcoming Programs and Events
July 6
Golden Marathon
July 9
Concert “Deighton Charlemagne”
July 11
Park Explorers
July 12
Family Bug Hunt
July 12
Hound Hike
July 13
Golden Marathon
July 14
Preschool Park Pals
July 17
Firefly Night Hike
July 18
Bark at the Blues (event)
July 20
Golden Marathon


For information about each program, including time and location, please click on the “Programs” button on the menu. For information about events, please click on the “Events” button.

 


Tick prevention

Experts blame the cool, wet spring for an increase in the number of ticks this year, so visitors to the parks should be on the lookout.

Click HERE for more information


Summer Explorers’ Camp

Designed for children ages 8-12, the Explorers Program introduces children to, and instructs them in a variety of nature topics. Through exploration, discussion, experimentation and creative activities, children learn about their natural environment and its relationship to their lives.

Registration for:
"Summer Explorers’ Camp"
is Underway

Please Click HERE for registration..


Arts Castle
Programs in the Parks

• Art & Nature Camp:
   @Gallant Woods Preserve
   July 27-30, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• Plein Air in the Parks:

   July 7 and 14
    @ Gallant Woods Preserve
   July 21 and 28
    @ at Hogback Ridge Preserve


These programs carry a fee and you must register. Click on the logo to be directed to the Arts Castle Web site.

Community Park Improvement
     Grant Program

Help out your Preservation Parks!
 
 
 
Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200