2009 Family Outings in the Parks Program Dates & More Information

For more information, contact Jackie Bain at 740-524-8600 ext. 3or jackieb@preservationparks.com.














Not my Nest?


Male Cowbird
 

The Brown-headed Cowbird is North America’s most common “brood parasite.”

A female cowbird makes no nest of her own, but instead lays her eggs in the nests of other bird species, who then raise the young cowbirds.
 
 

 


 

Date: Time: More Information:
May 10 6:00PM "Mother’s Day Hike."
Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road.
 
May 30 8:00AM "Wake Up with Wildlife." (Bring your coffee and binoculars!)
Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road.
 
May 31 9:00AM "Adult Habitat Hike" (ages 16-adult). Join us for a 3.5-mile morning hike.
Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road.
 
June 12 9:30PM "Into the Night Hike."
Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094 Seldom Seen Road.
 
June 13 3:00PM "Pond Discovery."
Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road.
 
June 20 1-4:00PM "Nature Scavenger Hunt."
Hogback Ridge Preserve, 2656 Hogback Road.
 
June 21 10:00AM "Father’s Day Hike."
Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road.
 
July 12 7:00PM "Family Bug Hunt."
Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road.
 
July 17 8:00PM "Firefly Night Hike."
Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road.
 
July 31 8:30PM "Bats and Other Night Creatures. "
Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road.
 
Aug. 16 8:30PM "Summer Symphony Twilight Hike."
 Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road.
 

Family Outings

Preservation Parks offers a variety of walks with a naturalist that will appeal to the entire family.

These programs are free and there is no registration required, so put on your walking shoes and join us in the parks! Hikes are for all ages, unless otherwise noted.