Preservation Parks of Delaware County

Natural Resources

Spined Micrathena

Look for these oddly-shaped spiders with a large rear and spiny black projections as you walk through the woods this time of year. .

They build their large orb webs, with a tight spiral, "face high" across walking paths.

The spiders are harmless to humans and you could practice your limbo skills as you try to avoid destroying their webs.

Natural Resources Management

Because of the rapid development Delaware County has experienced, conserving natural resources is a top priority of the park district. To help manage the natural areas within our parks, Preservation Parks of Delaware County created the position of Natural Resources Technician.

Major responsibilities of this position include establishing, implementing and evaluating resource management programs for the park district. Current resource management projects include:

● Wildlife Management

● Prairie/Grassland Management

● Invasive Species Control

● Wetland Conservation

If you have any questions about natural resource management in our parks, or you would like to get involved, please contact:

Chris Roshon
Natural Resources Technician
croshon@preservationparks.com
(740)272-2903

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