Preservation Parks of Delaware County, Ohio

Bird Box Workshops: Deadline Mar 5

Sue Hagan — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:48:34 +0000

Do you wish to promote wildlife in your own backyard? Two upcoming Bird Box Workshops, on March 7 and 14, can help you do that! For $5 per box, you and your family can make nesting boxes for Bluebirds (March7) and Carolina Wrens (March 14). Both programs will be held at Deer ... Continue reading

Help us count birds this weekend!

Sue Hagan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:08:06 +0000

Preservation Parks will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 18 & 19, and you can join in as birdwatchers across the nation gather important data on backyard birds. Learn how to identify and count birds at Hogback Ridge Preserve and Deer Haven Preserve. You’ll also make a take-home treat ... Continue reading

Silent Auction Preview for Cuisine Along the Ravine

Parks Admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:17 +0000

The annual Cuisine Along the Ravine fund raiser is around the corner!

For all of you attending, CLICK HERE for a list of our current donations for the Silent Auction; more are coming in, so check this site for updates! And we’ll see you at Cuisine!

Cuisine Along the Ravine is Feb. 11

Sue Hagan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:34 +0000

Join the Friends of Preservation Parks on Saturday, Feb. 11 for the 8th annual Cuisine Along the Ravine! This romantic Valentine’s event features a gourmet meal and the chance to bid on Silent Auction baskets — all to benefit Preservation Parks. The dinner will be held at beautiful Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 ... Continue reading

New Year's Hike 2012

Sue Hagan — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:52:24 +0000

A group of park visitors and staff members took advantage of the mild morning weather and joined volunteer Len Fisher on our annual New Year’s Day hike. To view more pictures from the hike, which was at Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, visit our Facebook page by clicking on the icon at the lower ... Continue reading

Preservation Parks 2012 Calendar Now Available

Sue Hagan — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:30:27 +0000

A beautiful calendar, with pictures taken in the parks by volunteer photographers, is available for purchase from the Friends of Preservation Parks.

The cost is $15, and the calendar can be purchased at:

Beehive Books, 25 N. Sandusky St. in Delaware;
The Lodge at Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road;
Preservation

Woodcarving program to begin; registration due Jan. 9

Sue Hagan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:23:52 +0000

We are pleased to introduce a 6-week workshop, “Introduction to Woodcarving,” to begin Jan. 19. You will learn what is involved with this relaxing and fun hobby, while you create beautiful works of art. The $50 fee will cover the cost of tools and materials. Instructors are Park District volunteers John Beach, ... Continue reading

New "Budding Naturalist" program debuts Dec. 17

Sue Hagan — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:35:06 +0000

A new program, “Budding Naturalist,” for ages 6–7, will begin Saturday, Dec. 17. This program will cover the same monthly topics as Preschool Park Pals, but with content adjusted for the older age group. The Dec. 17 program will be “Gifts for Nature.” Attendees will make cookies and other treats for birds, ... Continue reading

Presenting: “Celebrate Your Roots” Tree Dedication Program

Sue Hagan — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:24:54 +0000

Would you like to memorialize a special someone or a special occasion? Preservation Parks now offers a tree dedication program! Just choose a tree, choose a park in which to have it planted, and decide who — or what — you wish to celebrate!

CLICK HERE for all details, including tree species ... Continue reading

Christmas at The Lodge

Sue Hagan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:32:54 +0000

Join us Dec. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m., to kick off the holiday season Preservation Parks style!

Family activities include making a nature craft, sampling homemade Christmas cookies and hot wassail, watching woodcarving demonstrations and enjoying a crackling fire on a cold night!

Bring the entire family to The Lodge ... Continue reading