Preservation Parks of Delaware County

2010 Family Outings in the Parks Program Dates & More Information

Skunk Cabbage

Our very first blooming “wildflower” produces enough heat to melt snow and raise its internal temperature to anywhere from 59 degrees to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s warm and toasty inside the smelly skunk cabbage!

Skunk Cabbage

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
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Participants can join at any time.

Click here for hike locations and dates.

All winter hikes begin at 1:30 p.m.

For additional information
contact Saundra McBrearty:
at 740-524-8600, ext. 6
or e-mail her at
saundras@preservationparks.com

Date:	Time:	More Information:

Jan. 1	10am	New Year’s Day Hike (Start the New Year right with a morning hike, cookies and hot chocolate!) Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road
Jan. 9	3pm	A Feathered Friend from the Rainforest What do Ohio and Amazon rainforest have in common? Birds! Learn our rainforest connection with a nature program, stories and a craft. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Jan. 23 & 24	12am-5pm	Drop in Nature “Skulls & Fur.” Drop into the library to find a display and books; enjoy a craft or activity to learn more about nature. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Jan. 24	1pm-4pm	Hot Chocolate “Hike & Find” Stop at the front desk for a list of things to find on the trail. Then be rewarded with a mug of hot chocolate (or coffee or tea). Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Feb. 6 & 7	12am-5pm	Drop in Nature “Scat and Tracks.” Step into the library to find a display and books; enjoy a craft or activity to learn more about nature. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Feb. 7	2pm	Using Native Plants in Your Landscape (Adult program) Join Ted Miller, the Park District’s planner, in a program about how to use native Ohio plants in your yard. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Feb. 20	3pm	The Secretive Salamander (Part 1.) Learn about one of Delaware County’s most secretive creatures. A second part of the program (date and time, TBA) will let you view the capture and release of salamanders while they make their annual migration to our wetlands. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Feb. 21	2pm	Cabin Fever Cure Join a park ranger as we shake off those winter blues and search for signs of wildlife’s winter activities. Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road
Feb. 27	7pm	Owl Prowl We will attempt to call in barred owls for closer viewing and some owl conversation. Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094 Seldom Seen Road
Feb. 28	2pm	Prairies in the Parks Join natural resources technician Chris Roshon, as he talks about prairie restoration in Preservation Parks. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Mar. 6	9am	Hey Ranger! Join a park ranger for a cup of coffee and a morning hike as we explore a scenic trail. Ask questions on nature, wildlife or the Park District in general. Char-Mar Ridge Preserve, 7741 Lewis Center Road
Mar. 13 & 14	12pm-5pm	Drop in Nature “Hawks & Owls.” Step into the library to find a display and books; enjoy a craft or activity to learn more about nature. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Mar. 14	7:30pm	Timberdoodle Time! Watch for, and listen to, the courtship display of the American Woodcock – a natural phenomenon not to be missed. Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road
Mar. 21	7:30pm	Timberdoodle Time! Watch for, and listen to, the courtship display of the American Woodcock – a natural phenomenon not to be missed. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Apr. 10	9am	Hey Ranger! Join a park ranger for a cup of coffee and a morning hike as we explore a scenic trail. Ask questions on nature, wildlife or the Park District in general. Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road
Apr. 10 & 11	12pm-5pm	Drop in Nature “Frogs.” Step into the library to find a display and books on the topic; enjoy a craft or activity to learn more about nature. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Apr. 17	2pm	Dutch Oven Cooking Series This cooking series will focus on using cast iron cookware to prepare delicious meals and treats. Participants will help cook and will sample the prepared dishes. This session will feature main and side dishes. We’ll prepare bread, desserts and breakfast foods in future sessions. Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road
Apr. 24	6am	Talkin’ Turkey We’ll attempt to get close to wild turkeys during this early morning hike. A variety of talking calls and calling techniques will be used to attract these majestic birds. Deer Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Apr. 25	2pm	Spring Wildflowers The delicate blossoms offer more than just beauty. We’ll explore both the science and the lore of the forest flowers. Emily Traphagen Preserve, 5094 Seldom Seen 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.