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Birds...
The Blackpoll warbler (Dendroica striata) passes
through Ohio in May on its trip northward after spending the winter in
South America. Other wood warblers log long migrations as well, but
the blackpoll is the endurance migratory champ among these tiny birds.
Weighing in at ½ oz. and only 5 inches long from bill to tail, this
bird clocks in a round trip of a little over 12,000 miles!
Approximately 85 hours of that trip is non-stop over the Atlantic!.
...and Bunnies!
Eastern cottontail females (Sylvilagus) spend only about five
minutes per day nursing young. Rabbit moms feed the babies very early
in the morning and in the evening, and they will not approach the nest
if a predator (you) is nearby. Please don’t move them. They are not
orphaned!
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Osprey Homecoming
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Visit the McCoy Nature Center at Hogback Ridge
Preserve, 2656 Hogback Road, for information and a slide presentation about
successful Osprey pairs. Then continue to Alum Creek Reservoir to view
Osprey nesting platforms and celebrate the birds’ return to central Ohio.
April 12, 1-4 p.m. Free.
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Summer Park Safari
Bus Tour
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This fun event introduces newcomers to Preservation
Parks and lets regular visitors see what’s new. Tour several parks and enjoy
snacks and surprises. The cost is $25 per
person. June 22, starting at 12:30P.M. at Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151
Buttermilk Hill Road. Reservations required by June 6. Call 740-524-8600,
ext. 6.
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Art in the Park
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Local artists will gather at Gallant Woods Preserve to
sell, perform and display original works of art. Come experience a wide
variety of creative expression. Concessions are available. June 1, 1-6
p.m., at Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road. Free entry.
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Parks Yard Sale
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Find a gently used “treasure” at the Friends of
Preservation Parks Yard Sale, July 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Gallant Woods
Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road. To donate items, bring them to Gallant
Woods on Friday, July 11, between noon and 5 p.m.
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Perseid Meteor
Shower Campout |
Join us around the campfire as we watch for meteors
streaking across the sky. Bring your camping gear and food to grill. S’mores
and naturalist-led activities. Aug. 9, 7 p.m. - Aug. 10, 9 a.m. Gallant
Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road. Registration is required. E-mail
jackieb@preservationparks.com.
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Bark at the Blues
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Walkers, runners and dog lovers are invited for a 5K
walk/jog, to benefit Preservation Parks and the Delaware County Humane
Society. Saturday, August 16, Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road.
Runners start at 8 a.m. and walkers start at 9 a.m. $20 advance
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Pioneer Day
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Bring the whole family for an afternoon of pioneer fun,
such as rope-making, cider-pressing, square dancing, Dutch oven
demonstrations, games and hayrides. In 2008, we are one of the county-wide
events included in the year-long Delaware City/Delaware County Bicentennial
celebration. Oct. 12, 1-4 p.m., Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill
Road. Free. |
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Trick-or-Treat Trail
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Bring your trick-or-treaters in costume and walk the
Acorn Trail in search of treats. Other activities include hayrides, pumpkin
decorating, scarecrow construction, games, crafts and a surprise or two.
Oct. 26, 1-4 p.m., Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road. Free.
Concessions available. |
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