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spin, they think, they look like leaves
Whirligig beetles are found on top of fresh, quiet water, spinning
about like bumper cars. The have eyes split for double vision; the top
of their eyes can see above the water and the bottom half can see
below!
Ants have the largest brain of any insect. Combined, the number of
brain cells in a colony of ants is about equal to the number of brain
cells in a human.
A round-headed
katydid usually resembles a green leaf, but be on the lookout for this
rare pink form of the late-summer songster. Every year a few of these
specimens turn up within their range, which covers a large part of the
eastern U.S.
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| April 19 |
2:00PM |
Vernal
Pools, Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road |
| April 20 |
2:00PM |
Wildflower
Discovery, Blues Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle Road |
Habitat Hikes
Explore with a naturalist the diverse habitats found throughout Preservation
Parks. Programs for 2008 focus on what can be seen during particular seasons and
include a number of owl prowls, visiting a vernal pool in the spring, looking
for woodcocks, and learning about animal tracks and scat. Dress for the weather
and an outdoor experience. Meet at the information board. All hikes are for all
ages and are free; locations and times vary.
| Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200 |
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