It’s cold and frigid outside but the local tree squirrels are having
a “hot” time right now as they are looking for mates!
Gray Squirrel
Look for tree squirrels, (such as the gray squirrel pictured
above,) chasing each other up and down trunks of trees; this
is part of their courtship.
Golden Marathon
Winter 2010
It may be cold
outside, but it’s still a great time for walking in the
parks!
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 winter walks take place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. and
are held in Preservation Parks' preserves and other area
locations. Participants can join at any time.
Note: If the temperature is lower than 35 degrees
Fahrenheit, walkers will meet at the Food Court at Polaris
Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus
.
Participants can join at any time.
For additional information
contact Saundra McBrearty:
at 740-524-8600, ext. 6
or e-mail her at
saundras@preservationparks.com
Emily Traphagen Preserve resulted from the desire of Dr. Donald Traphagen to memorialize his wife Emily, through the preservation of the property she loved. By donating a large portion of the cost of the property, he was instrumental in helping Preservation Parks protect an oasis of open space in the midst of rampant development.
Facts
72 acres of mixed habitat, including woods, wetlands, pond and meadows
Opened in 2003
Hours of operation: 7:30-Dusk.
Facilities
Picnic Area
Restroom
Drinking Water
Playground
Trails
* * Leashed dogs are allowed on these trails,
but you must clean up after your pets. “Mutt mitts” are provided at the kiosk to
assist you in the clean up.
Future Plans
Additional Trails
Picnic Shelters
Expanded Playground
Multi-use Facility
Trails at Emily Traphagen
Whitetail Loop - Beginning near the picnic area, the 1/2 mile loop winds through a wetland woods, then traverses a meadow on an elevated gravel trail where wetlands are evident during certain times of the year. Along the trail, you will see many trees on the ground which have succumbed to age, insect infestation or weather. Be on the lookout for a red-tailed hawk’s nest, a barred owl and deer, as well as deer beds in the meadow grass. Sightings of meadowlarks are also possible. The pond overlook branches off this trail. Approximate walking time: 20 minutes.
Pond Overlook - 1/10 mile mulched trail leads to a bench overlooking a pond and wood duck boxes. In addition to wood ducks, you may see mallards, kingfishers and great blue herons. Approximate walking time: 5 minutes.
Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200
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