PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY

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1 PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS AUTUMN 2017 WHAT S INSIDE? Into the Ice Age Fall at Gallant Farm Halloween Fun Craft and Cook with Us Time to Explore Railroads + Birds + Story Time +More

2 Park Hours SEPT & OCT 8 a.m. 9 p.m. daily NOV 8 a.m.-7 p.m. daily District Office and Mary McCoy Nature Center 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio Mon Fri, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. (Office) Mon Fri, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (Nature Center) Visitor Center at Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, Ohio SEPT & OCT Mon Fri, 12-5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, 12 5 p.m. NOV Daily, 12-5 p.m. Shale Hollow Park Exhibit in McKay Lodge 6320 Artesian Run Lewis Center, Ohio SEPT & OCT Sat, 10 a.m 5 p.m. Sun, 12 5 p.m. Last day of exhibit: Oct. 29 Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Ohio SEPT & OCT Wed Sat, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sun, 12 5 p.m. NOV Thur-Sun, 12-5 p.m. Deer Haven Park

3 PRESERVE WHAT S PRECIOUS Preservation Parks protects what matters the natural and historic features of Delaware County. The park district is committed to preserving our natural areas: places where wildlife can find what they need to live, and places where people can find an oasis of quiet in the midst of a busy life. Delaware County continues to be among the fastest growing communities in Ohio, with new housing developments and commercial centers filling in open spaces. Funded by a voter-approved tax levy, along with grants and donations, Preservation Parks protects beautiful areas in the county, which become interlaced with walking trails that meander through woodlands, prairies and wetlands. Visitors don t hear the hum of traffic or view the bright lights of a parking area. Instead, they hear bird song and frogs in the spring, insects in the summer, and the rustle of wind through the leaves. They experience nature on a personal level and immerse themselves and their families in places where memories, and connections with the natural world, are made. OUR MISSION: To protect and conserve the natural and historic features of Delaware County and to inspire outdoor exploration and learning. 1

4 NOVEMBER 2017 WE RE ON THE BALLOT Preservation Parks will be on the November 7 ballot, with a renewal levy plus additional. Eighty-percent of the park district s funding comes from property taxes; that income allows Preservation Parks to create and maintain parks, build trails, picnic shelters and other amenities, improve habitat and provide educational programs. WHAT HAVE WE COMPLETED? Since the last levy in 2008, we have: Provided education programming for thousands of school children (9,000 in 2016) and members of the public (7,000 in 2016). Opened three new parks (Shale Hollow, Gallant Farm and River Run), and expanded Hogback Ridge, Shale Hollow and Emily Traphagen. Purchased 225 acres of land for future parks and increased protected lands from 965 to 1,410 acres. Provided canoe/kayak access to the Olentangy River at River Run Park. Built new hiking trails, a picnic shelter and playground, new restrooms, a fishing pond and pier, sledding hills and much more. Created natural play areas in four parks. Completed segments of the Ohio to Erie Multi-use Trail. Paved drives and parking areas for easier access. Added wetlands and prairies, and planted thousands of native trees. Conducted invasive plant management on more than 300 acres. WHAT S ON THE BALLOT? A 0.6-mill renewal plus 0.3-mill additional levy on November 7. The current levy provides approximately $3.57 million a year, with additional funding coming from a combination of grants and state funding, along with a small amount from donations, program fees and shelter rentals. The levy was approved by voters in November, 2008; it will expire at the end of Collections on the new levy, if approved, will start in The current 0.6-mill levy costs a property owner about $19 per year, per $100,000 valuation of his or her home. The new levy (renewal plus the additional) will cost a homeowner $28.86 each year, per $100,000 in home valuation, and will provide an additional $2.6 million to the park district annually. To view the Preservation Parks Ten-year Plan, visit preservationparks. com/about/ten-year-plan. 2 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

5 WHAT ARE OUR PLANS? CONSERVATION Protect natural areas and provide places where people can connect with nature, while protecting habitats and water resources. Open a new 230-acre park along Bale Kenyon Road in Orange Township, with trails, a year-round reservable picnic shelter, restrooms and access to Alum Creek for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Restore the Bicentennial Barn on the property for community rentals. Open a new 115-acre park on Pollock Road in Delaware Township, with a year-round reservable picnic shelter, trails, wetland, fishing pond and sledding hill. Restore, establish and increase wetland, prairie and forest habitats. Continue to remove invasive species that threaten our native plant and animal communities. EXPLORATION Expand the multi-use trail system in Delaware County, including the Ohio-to-Erie Trail. Initiate a multi-use trail grant program to assist townships and municipalities with planning, engineering, and/or constructing connector trails. Construct a 1.5-mile multi-use trail from Smith Park in the city of Delaware to Gallant Woods, pending easement approval. EDUCATION Expand summer camp opportunities and programs for all ages. Create special exhibits and programs related to an annual natural theme. Expand field experience grants to schools and develop grade-level nature and agricultural curricula. FOR DETAILS, visit preservationparks. com/about/ten-year-plan. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

6 Complete Ohio to Erie Trail DELAWARE LAKE 42 ASHLEY SCIOTO RIV E R GALLANT FARM Future Ohio to Erie Trail GALLANT Buttermilk Coover RD Hill RD Preservation WOODS Parks 37 of Delaware County Troy RD Main RD Panhandle RD RIVER RUN FUTURE PARK BLUES CREEK Ostrander RD Fontanelle RD 2656 Hogback Road 36 Sunbury, OH DELAWARE Hogback RD Howard RD 3B s & K RD HOGBACK RIDGE OSTRANDER 257 Executive Director DEER Tom Curtin Bean Oller RD Board Of EMILY Park TRAPHAGEN Commissioners John Bader 745 Dan Boysel Seldom SHAWNEE Bruce HILLS Ruhl DUBLIN HAVEN 257 Seen RD Sawmill Parkway Liberty RD 315 Home RD POWELL Hyatts RD OLE N TANGY RIVER 315 FUTURE PARK SHALE HOLLOW 23 COLUMBUS 71 ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR Lewis Center Road FUTURE PARK Hoover Scenic Trail 3 SUNBURY 3 WESTERVILLE GALENA 61 CHAR-MAR RIDGE HOOVER RESERVOIR 36 Sandel Legacy Trail PARK KEY Use this helpful key to find your way to the parks. Blues Creek Park (BCP) 9627 Fontanelle Road Ostrander, Char-Mar Ridge Park (CMRP) 7741 Lewis Center Road Westerville, Deer Haven Park (DHP) 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, Emily Traphagen Park (ETP) 5094 Seldom Seen Road Powell, Gallant Farm (GF) 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Gallant Woods Park (GWP) 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Hogback Ridge Park (HRP) 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Hoover Scenic Trail 8405 Plumb Road Galena, River Run Park (RRP) 168 Main Road Delaware, Sandel Legacy Trail (SLT) 168 S. Vernon St. Sunbury, Shale Hollow Park (SHP) 6320 Artesian Run Lewis Center, PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

7 REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND FALL PROGRAM LIST HOW TO REGISTER Some programs have a fee and/or require advance registration. Watch for programs with the following symbols. There is a fee for this program AND registration is required. Registration is required for this free program. To register for a program, click on the program date on the online calendar and follow the RSVP instructions. For more information, call , ext. 6. FALL PROGRAM LIST OCTOBER Oct. 1 Basic Archery, p 11 Oct. 7 Gallant Farm 5-year celebration, p 9 Oct. 8 Make-It: Terrarium, p 10 Oct. 11 Homeschool at the Farm, p 8 Oct. 12 Preschool Farm Friends, p 8 Oct. 15 Animals of the Ice Age, p 7 Oct. 15 I Spy... a Spider, p 11 Oct. 16 Story Time in the Park, p 12 Oct. 17 Preschool Park Pals, p 12 Oct. 19 Homeschool Adventures, p 12 Oct. 20 Build-a-Scarecrow, p 9 Oct. 21 Historical Corn, p 8 Oct. 21 Model Railroads, p 12 Oct. 22 Model Railroads, p 12 Oct. 22 Trick-or-Treat Trail, p 9 Oct. 23 Hound Hike, p 12 Oct. 23 Delaware Co. Bird Club, p 12 Oct. 25 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 8 Oct. 28 Fall Bird Walk, p 12 Oct. 29 Limited Mobility Hike, p 11 SEPTEMBER Sept. 6 Homeschool at the Farm, p 8 Sept. 7 Preschool Farm Friends, p 8 Sept. 8 Folk Songs around the Fire, p 8 Sept. 10 Float with a Naturalist, p 11 Sept. 11 Story Time in the Park, p 12 Sept. 12 Preschool Park Pals, p 12 Sept. 14 Homeschool Adventures, p 12 Sept. 16 Model Railroads, p 12 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Activities at the County Fair, p 6 Sept. 17 Model Railroads, p 12 Sept. 23 Monarch Magic Weekend, p 11 Sept. 24 Monarch Magic Weekend, p 11 Sept. 25 Hound Hike, p 12 Sept. 25 Delaware Co. Bird Club, p 12 Sept. 26 Cast Iron Cooking, p 10 Sept. 27 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 8 Sept. 30 Fall Bird Walk, p 12 Sept. 30 People of the Ice Age, p 7 NOVEMBER Nov. 4 Hogback Ridge Primitive Hike, p 11 Nov. 4 Chili Cook-Off, p 10 Nov. 8 Homeschool at the Farm, p 8 Nov. 9 Preschool Farm Friends, p 8 Nov. 13 Story Time in the Park, p 12 Nov. 13 Delaware Co. Bird Club, p 12 Nov. 16 Homeschool Adventures, p 12 Nov. 18 Model Railroads, p 12 Nov. 19 Model Railroads, p 12 Nov. 20 Hound Hike, p 12 Nov. 21 Preschool Park Pals, p 12 Nov. 25 Fall Bird Walk, p 12 Nov. 26 Make It: Natural Wreath, p 10 Nov. 29 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 8 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

8 WE LL BE AT THE COUNTY FAIR! The Delaware County Fair is Sept , and Preservation Parks will be there all week. Look for the big tent near the Arts & Crafts Building. We ll be open 10 am-8 pm. All events and programs are free with paid fair admission. We ll have displays, crafts and other activities all day, plus special attractions. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Byrd Polar and Climate Research, 2-4 pm Toys & Games of the Past, 4-7 pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Ohio Wildlife Center, 2-4 pm Making Apple Cider, 4-7 pm MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 The Bug Man & the Moth Guy, 2-4 pm Monarch Tagging & Release, 1 & 2 pm Washday with Gallant Farm, 4-7 pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Captive Born Reptiles, 2-4 pm Folksongs with Gallant Farm, 4-7 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Ropemaking with Gallant Farm, 4-7 pm THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Amphibians Display, 11 am-4 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Mammals Display, 11 am-4 pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Bubbles & Canoe Photo Op, 11 am-4 pm 6 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

9 INTO THE ICE AGE Preservation Parks is Into the Ice Age this fall. From a full-size mastodon skeleton at Deer Haven to a quaking bog and stag moose at Shale Hollow, the Ice Age exhibits will educate and amaze you. The Ice Age in the parks will last through October. Visit preservationparks.com/programs/ice-age. ICE AGE SAFARI Pick up a booklet and explore the Ice Age in the parks this fall. Find the hidden Ice Age animal silhouettes in five parks and win a prize. Booklets can be picked up at Deer Haven and Shale Hollow during exhibit open hours. PEOPLE OF THE ICE AGE September 30, 2 p.m. (DHP) all ages Learn about Ice Age people and their culture, with Ohio History Connection archaeologist Brad Lepper. Into the Ice Age at Deer Haven Park Exhibit Hours Visitor Center at Deer Haven (through Oct. 31) Mon-Fri, 12-5 p.m. Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 12-5 p.m. Shale Hollow Exhibit in McKay Lodge (through Oct. 29) Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun, 12-5 p.m. ANIMALS OF THE ICE AGE October 15, 2 p.m. (DHP) all ages Enjoy an introduction to Ice Age animals, led by Dale Gnidovec, curator of The OSU Orton Geological Museum. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: MARVELOUS MASTODONS September 14, 1 p.m. (DHP) ages 6-12, with an adult Discover one of the largest Ice Age creatures of Ohio and its environment. Register by Sept. 7. Into the Ice Age at Deer Haven Park Into the Ice Age at Shale Hollow Park Into the Ice Age at Shale Hollow Park PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

10 FALL AT GALLANT FARM Gallant Farm GALLANT FARM BOOK CLUB Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (GF) ages 14+ Join us for an engaging and lively discussion of books typically written about or during the early 20th century. September 27 The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck October 25 My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber November 29 Paths of Glory by Jeffrey Archer Gallant Farm HOMESCHOOL AT THE FARM Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Sept. 6: It s All in the Grain Oct. 11: Apples from A to Z Nov. 8: Treasure Hunt (GF) ages 6-12, with an adult PRESCHOOL FARM FRIENDS Thursdays, 10 a.m. Sept. 7: Wonderful Wheat Oct. 12: Apple ABC s Nov. 9: Scavenger Hunt (GF) ages 4 5, with an adult FOLK SONGS AROUND THE FIRE Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. (GF) all ages Bring a musical instrument or just your voice and share some songs during a night of music around the fire. Listeners welcome! HISTORICAL CORN Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages Learn how corn s use and cultivation have changed through the years. 8 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

11 FARM + HALLOWEEN FUN GALLANT FARM ANNIVERSARY Saturday, October 7 Noon-4 p.m. Gallant Farm Free; all ages We are 5 going on 85! We may be planted in the 21st century, but our roots are in the 1930s. Come see how we have grown since our opening in 2012 and celebrate with cake and ice cream. Explore the farm to see the changes first hand. Tour the farmhouse, help us make cider, meet our animals and enjoy traditional games. Ladies, wear your best going-to-town hat and you could win a prize. Bring an item you would like to include in a time capsule, which we will open on our 25th anniversary. BUILD A SCARECROW CONTEST Friday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m. (DHP) all ages Gallant Farm Bring the whole family to build a scarecrow and learn some scarecrow lore. Registration required by Oct. 13. TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL Sunday, Oct. 22, 1 4 p.m. (DHP) all ages Come in costume to gather treats from characters along the s-p-o-o-k-y trail, and participate in free activities. Deer Haven Park For registration information and a chronological list of all fall programs, see page 5 in this guide. For expanded program information, visit preservationparks.com. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

12 CRAFT AND COOK WITH US Whether you re a maker or a baker, get crafting and cooking with us this fall. For complete information, including registration deadlines, visit preservationparks.com. Gray Squirrel COLAS, COALS AND CAST IRON COOKING Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5:30 8:30 p.m. (DHP) ages 18+, $15 Learn how to cook using cast iron, and discover delicious recipes. We ll eat what we make. Register by Sept. 19. CHILI COOK-OFF Saturday, Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. (SHP) all ages, $5 (free for children under 5) Cook and compete, or come just to eat! If you think you have an award-winning recipe, enter the first ever Preservation Parks Chili Cook-off. Get the most votes and receive a prize. All you can eat while supplies last. Winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m. Registration required by Oct. 22. For more details, visit Blues Creek Park MAKE IT, TAKE IT: TERRARIUM Sunday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m. (DHP) ages 10+, $20 each Create a beautiful and natural addition to your home. Register by Sept. 24. MAKE IT, TAKE IT: NATURAL WREATH Sunday, Nov. 26 OR Sunday, Dec. 3 1 p.m. (DHP) ages 18+, $10 Use natural items to make a wreath that you can take home to display for your holiday gatherings. Register by Nov PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

13 TIME TO EXPLORE Float on the Olentangy, explore the new trail connection from Hogback Ridge into Alum Creek State Park, pick up a bow and arrow, or explore the world of monarch butterflies. Adventures await! FLOAT WITH A NATURALIST Sunday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m. (RRP) ages 18+ Bring your own canoe or kayak for a naturalist-led journey down the Olentangy River. Register by Sept. 3. MONARCH MAGIC WEEKEND Saturday, Sept. 23 & Sunday, Sept. 24, 12-5 p.m. (DHP) all ages Learn about these magnificent insects through fun activities. Weather permitting, we will tag and release live monarchs at 2 p.m. each day. BASIC ARCHERY Sunday, Oct. 1, 2 4 p.m. (DHP) ages 8-12 This basic archery class will teach you safety, stance and shooting techniques. All equipment provided. Register by Sept. 24. HOGBACK RIDGE PRIMITIVE HIKE Saturday, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. (HRP) ages 7+ Go on a hike along the new trail connector from Hogback Ridge into Alum Creek State Park. PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST The entry deadline for the annual photo contest is Nov. 1. Enter now, and watch for your chance to vote for your favorite photo on Facebook, Nov Full details, including photo categories, entry information, and judging criteria, are located at preservationparks.com/ programs/photography-contest. I SPY... A SPIDER Sunday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. (ETP) all ages Join spider expert Richard Bradley, as he leads us on a spider hunt in the park. LIMITED MOBILITY HIKE Sunday, Oct. 29, 1 p.m. (ETP) all ages Bring your binoculars and join a naturalist on a leisurely half-mile nature stroll to the pond. Emily Traphagen Park PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

14 RAILROADS, BIRDS, STORY TIME AND MORE Hike with your pup, bring your preschooler or homeschooler on an adventure, and more, all for free and close to home. HOUND HIKES Mondays, 6 p.m. September 25 (SHP) October 23 (DHP) November 20 (CMRP) All ages Bring your canine companion for a walk with a naturalist. FALL BIRD WALKS Saturdays, 8 a.m. September 30 (HRP) October 28 (DHP) November 25 (ETP) Ages 7+ Don t miss these early-morning hikes led by park district staff. All skill levels welcome. RAILROAD FUN Saturdays, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 Sundays, 12 4 p.m. Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 19 (SLT) all ages Stop in at the model railroad open houses during three fall weekends. PRESCHOOL PARK PALS Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Sept. 12: Interesting Insects Oct. 17: Beautiful Bats Nov. 21: Big Old Bears! (DHP) ages 4 5, with an adult Join us for a story and a craft as we explore a different topic each month. Register one week before each date. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES Thursdays, 1 p.m. Sept. 14 (DHP): Marvelous Mastodons Oct. 19 (ETP): A Leaf-Changing Experience Nov. 16 (SHP): Getting Ready for Winter Ages 6-12, with an adult Discover different nature topics each month during this interactive program. Register one week before each date. STORY TIME IN THE PARK Mondays, 10 a.m. September 11 (BCP) In the Trees Honeybees October 16 (GWP) In My Backyard November 13 (DHP) The Mixed Up Cameleon Ages 0-3, with an adult We ll read a different story each month, have fun with a craft, and take a short nature walk. DELAWARE COUNTY BIRD CLUB Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 25: Marne Tichenell Bats! Oct. 23: Matthew Shumar Bird Conservation in Ohio Nov. 13: Richard Bradley California Road Trip! (DHP) all ages 12 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN 2017

15 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, OH Executive Director Tom Curtin Board Of Park Commissioners John Bader Dan Boysel Bruce Ruhl I absolutely love the Preservation Parks! They are well maintained, quiet, and make you feel disconnected from all the chaos of the world. Michelle Price Each park has a unique landscape showing the diversity in Ohio in just one county.... They re so close to home, so beautiful with well maintained trails and restrooms. Sally Casey Gallant Farm PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM AUTUMN

16 AUTUMN IN PRESERVATION PARKS Gallant Woods Park Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, using soy-based inks 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio preservationparks.com