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.
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Apr. 17
8 AM
Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road
May 23
8 AM
Prepare for a challenge as we attempt to
identify later migrating warblers.
Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road, Westerville
Jun 6
8 AM
Join us on a quest to spot our native nesters
and some late lingering warblers.
Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road, Ostrander
Jul 10
8 AM
We’ll look for newly fledged baby birds and
other summer residents.
Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094 Seldom Seen Road, Powell
Aug 28
8 AM
We’ll look for a variety
of birds during this off-trail hike.
Big Run Preserve (driving directions to be provided)
Bird Quest
How many bird species can you spot in
Preservation Parks’ preserve's in
2010
? Join Bird Quest and find out! This
program, for ages 16-adult, will teach you how to spot and identify bird in
the field.
Participants will be provided a check list if they choose to record their
findings. No bird watching experience is required. You may bring binoculars
or borrow a pair of ours for the program.
Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200
Spined
Micrathena