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.
Date:
Time:
Location:
Sep 11
10am
“Tools
of the Trade.”
Volunteer Dave Orndorf will share his collection of Prehistoric Indian tools
and talk about their uses and how they were made. Then, participants will
make a bow drill.
Big
Walnut Community Trail, 168 S. Vernon St. Sunbury *
(*
Note change in location)
Oct 9
10am
“Don’t ‘Leaf’ Me Hanging.”
We’ll use leaf shapes, bark texture and other tree clues to help us identify
native Ohio tree species.
Deer Haven Preserve,
4183 Liberty Road
Nov 13
10am
“What
a Fungi!”
We’ll explore the wonderful world of slime molds, mushrooms and toadstools,
and the important roles they play in our natural world.
Deer Haven Preserve,
4183 Liberty Road
Dec 11
10am
“Walked
this Way.”
Tracks, scat and other signs are left behind by animals active in winter.
Let’s learn to read the clues.
Deer
Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Road
Park Explorers
This program gives youth, ages 6-12, the opportunity to explore and investigate
nature through fun, hands-on activities.
Preservation Parks of Delaware County | 2656 Hogback Road | Sunbury, Ohio 43074 | 740-524-8600 | Fax: 740-524-8200
Spined
Micrathena