PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY

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1 PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS SUMMER 2018 WHAT S INSIDE? Adventures in Flight Fun at the Farm Set out on an Adventure Summer Letterbox Sustainable Living Thursday Evening Concerts Summer Camps Fall Preview

2 June-August, 2018 Park Hours 8 a.m. 9 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 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Shale Hollow Park Exhibit in McKay Lodge 6320 Artesian Run Lewis Center, Ohio a.m 6 p.m., Wed-Sun Closed Mon & Tues Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Ohio Wed Sat, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Sun, 12 5 p.m. Closed Mon & Tues Cover: Shale Hollow Park Photo by Kori Gasaway Monarch Butterfly

3 WE RE DIFFERENT BY NATURE Around the corner from where you live, you will find parks with a unique mix of habitats and wildlife, creative activities for all ages, free education programs and school outreach. Preservation Parks is committed to preserving our natural areas. Visitors experience an intimacy with nature that is unique from other parks in the area, inserting quietude into a busy world. At the same time, the park district offers a range of free programs for a variety of ages. These experiences, whether they take place in the park or in a school classroom, strengthen awareness and understanding of the landscape, wildlife, resources and history of Delaware County. Whether you explore by bike or hike, wade in a creek, picnic, enjoy free nature programs or visit the sheep and chickens at Gallant Farm, your expedition keeps you close to home while providing unexpected moments of discovery and connection. Preservation Parks protects what matters the natural and historic features of Delaware County. The untouched beauty of the parks helps time stand still, so small moments seem much bigger. And that s worth making time for. 1

4 Complete Ohio to Erie Trail DELAWARE LAKE 42 ASHLEY 37 SCIOTO RIV E R GALLANT FARM Future Ohio to Erie Trail GALLANT WOODS Buttermilk Hill RD Coover RD Troy RD Main RD Panhandle RD RIVER RUN FUTURE PARK BLUES CREEK Ostrander RD Fontanelle RD 36 OSTRANDER 257 DELAWARE DEER HAVEN FUTURE PARK 37 Hogback RD Howard RD 3B s & K RD ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR HOGBACK RIDGE SUNBURY Meredith State RD. Trail SHAWNEE HILLS Bean Oller RD EMILY TRAPHAGEN DUBLIN 257 Seldom Seen RD Sawmill Parkway Liberty RD 315 Home RD POWELL Hyatts RD OLE N TANGY RIVER 315 SHALE HOLLOW 23 COLUMBUS 71 Hoover Scenic Trail Lewis Center Road FUTURE PARK 3 3 WESTERVILLE GALENA HOOVER RESERVOIR Sandel Legacy Trail CHAR-MAR RIDGE 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 SUMMER 2018

5 REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND SUMMER 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. Registration for spring programs opens at noon, May 11. For more information, call , ext. 6. SUMMER PROGRAM LIST ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT KICK-OFF May p 5 SUMMER CAMPS p 12 JUNE Tractor Show, p 7 Sustainability Series, p 10 Night Hike, p 8 Flyin Bugs, p 6 Story Time in the Park, p 8 Little Adventurers, p 8 Little Adventurers, p 8 Dads Rock! Geology Hike, p 8 Make It: Insect Hotel, p 6 Folk Songs around the Fire, p 7 Model Railroads, p 10 Drop-In Discovery: Pollinators, p 6 Model Railroads, p 10 Drop-In Discovery: Pollinators, p 6 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 7 Summer Bird Walk, p 6 Dragons in Delaware, p 6 JULY AUGUST Sustainability Series, p 10 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Night Hike, p 8 Wheat Threshing, p 7 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Study Birds with Robots, p 6 Little Adventurers, p 8 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Folk Songs Around the Fire, p 7 Little Adventurers, p 8 Model Railroads, p 10 Drop-In Discovery: Bats, p 6 Model Railroads, p 10 Drop-In Discovery: Bats, p 6 Story Time in the Park, p 8 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 7 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Movie Under the Stars, p 5 Summer Bird Walk, p 6 Adventure Mud Run, p 8 Introduction to Falconry, p 6 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Wonders of Wetlands, p 9 Sustainability Series, p 10 Thursday Evening Concert, p 11 Meteor Shower Campout, p 9 Story Time in the Park, p 8 Night Hike, p 8 Model Railroads, p 10 Music Under the Paper Moon, p 7 Model Railroads, p 10 Little Adventurers, p 8 Folk Songs Around the Fire, p 7 Summer Bird Walk, p 6 Little Adventurers, p 8 Geocaching, p 9 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 7 Movie Under the Stars, p 5 SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE Start date: May 26 p 9 FALL PREVIEW p 13 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

6 4 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER 2018 Photo by James Stevens

7 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT Join us for the opening weekend of Adventures in Flight, and discover all manner of flight natural and man-made. Exhibits will be open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Opening night (May 25) will take place at Deer Haven Park only, with exhibits at all parks open on May 26. See exhibit hours in box, below. Visit preservationparks.com/programs/adventures-in-flight for complete details. ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT OPENING WEEKEND In addition to exhibits opening at each park, opening weekend will include special features. Friday, May 25, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Deer Haven Park Short, tethered hot-air balloon rides will be offered 6-8 p.m. on a first-come, first served basis. In addition, learn about the ancient sport of falconry and see live raptors up close. A movie under the stars will start at 9 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gallant Farm The Armstrong Air and Space Museum will present The Space Race at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Shale Hollow Park Stop by 12-2 p.m. to meet live birds and other flying creatures from the Ohio Wildlife Center. Then, join apiarist Dave Noble, of Stratford Ecological Center, 3-5 p.m., as he uncovers the life of bees. IT S ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT MOVIE TIME! FREE! We continue the flight theme through fun activities and movies. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Movies are shown at Deer Haven Park and begin at 9 p.m. Please check our Facebook page for weather-related cancellations. Friday, May 25, 9 p.m. Disney Pixar s UP (Rated G) Activities begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, 9 p.m. Alfred Hitchcock s The Birds (PG-13) Activities begin at 8 p.m. Friday, August 31, 9 p.m. The Big Year (PG) Activities begin at 8 p.m. EXHIBIT HOURS DEER HAVEN PARK May 26-Sept a.m.-6 p.m., daily GALLANT FARM May 26-Sept a.m.-5 p.m., Wed-Sat 12-5 p.m., Sunday SHALE HOLLOW PARK May 26-Sept a.m.-6 p.m., Wed-Sat + Memorial Day (May 28) PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

8 ALL ABOUT FLIGHT SUMMER BIRD WALKS (SERIES) Saturdays, 8 a.m. June 30 (HRP) July 28 (BCP) August 25 (ETP) Ages 7+ See what birds are flitting around the parks this summer during walks with a staff member. All skill levels welcome; loaner binoculars will be available. FLYIN BUGS Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m. (DHP) all ages Get an up close look at amazing bugs with Mark Berman (BUGMAN Education) and his cool LIVE bugs. Register by June 3. MAKE IT, TAKE IT: INSECT HOTEL Thursday, June 21, 6 p.m. (DHP) ages 8+ See what all the buzzz is about! Build an insect hotel and discover the beneficial insects that live in your backyard. $5; register by June 7. DROP-IN DISCOVERY: CELEBRATE POLLINATORS! Saturday, June 23, 12 5 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 12 5 p.m. (DHP) all ages Join us for crafts and a scavenger hunt. Walk the trails with nets and explore our local insect fauna! DRAGONS IN DELAWARE: LET S GO FIND THEM! Saturday, June 30, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 6+ Join MaLisa Spring, of the Ohio Dragonfly Survey, to learn about and search for dragonflies and damselflies. STUDY BIRDS WITH ROBOTS Sunday, July 15, 2 p.m. (DHP) ages 10+ OSU-Lima professor Jackie Augustine will share research and demonstrations using robots and drones to study how male prairie chickens attract mates. DROP-IN DISCOVERY: BATS Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. (SHP) all ages Discover bats with activities and special guests: The Organization for Bat Conservation, program on Saturday at 2 p.m.; and Ohio Nature Education with live bats on Sunday, 2-4 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO FALCONRY Sunday, July 29, 2 p.m. (DHP) ages 9+ Join the Ohio School of Falconry to learn about this ancient sport as you fly trained Harris Hawks to your glove. $85/$35 for non-participant observers. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by July 15. For the Adventures in Flight Wrap-Up Weekend events, see the Fall Preview on page 13. Thank you to our Adventures in Flight partners: OSU Museum of Biological Diversity; Ohio Weslyan University; Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center; BUGMAN Education & Science Shows; Chet Snouffer; Ohio Wildlife Center; Ohio Nature Education; Ohio School of Falconry; Columbus Aeronauts; John & Annie Glenn Museum; Armstrong Air & Space Museum; Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 9; Ohio Dragonfly Survey; International Women s Air & Space Museum; and Organization for Bat Conservation.

9 FUN AT THE FARM Gallant Farm represents a 1930s Delaware County family farm with a farmhouse, barn, livestock and lots more. Summer hours are: 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Wednesday Saturday, and 12 5 p.m. on Sunday. Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road. TRACTOR SHOW Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (GF) all ages Discover the machines that transformed farming forever. Lots of activities for kids, too! If you have an antique tractor, bring it at 8 a.m. For information, call FOLK SONGS AROUND THE FIRE (SERIES) Fridays, 7 p.m. June 22, July 20 & August 24 (GF) all ages Bring a musical instrument or just your voice and songs to share during nights of music around the fire. Listeners welcome, too! GALLANT FARM BOOK CLUB (SERIES) 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. June 27 The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett July 25 Cimarron by Edna Ferber August 29 Light in August by William Faulkner WHEAT THRESHING Saturday, July 7, 12 p.m. (GF) all ages Come thresh and winnow wheat by hand, learn about Turkey Red winter wheat, and watch us grind it into flour. MUSIC UNDER THE PAPER MOON Saturday, August 18, 6:30 8:30 p.m. (GF) all ages Visit the farm, get your one-of-a-kind photo taken in front of our paper moon, and enjoy refreshments and live music. Gallant Farm Tractor Show PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

10 SET OUT ON AN ADVENTURE LITTLE ADVENTURERS (SERIES) Tuesdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. June 12 (BCP) Colorful Music June 16 (DHP) Birds July 17 (GF) The Farm July 21 (SHP) Bats August 21 (ETP) Snakes August 25 (GWP) Flying Science Join us each month and explore the wonders of nature with your little ones, ages 0-5. SUMMER NIGHT HIKES (SERIES) Fridays June 8, 9:30 p.m. (ETP) July 6, 9:30 p.m. (DHP) August 17, 9 p.m. (CMRP) How do animals survive in the darkness? Discover how animals use sight, smell, hearing and touch to navigate, as we use OUR senses to explore the parks at night. Ages 7+ Adventure Mud Run PLEASE NOTE: Please remember as you head out on your adventures to keep your pets on trail and on leash, and please clean up after them. Those who share the trail with you and your pet will thank you. STORY TIME IN THE PARK (SERIES) Mondays, 10 a.m. June 11 (GF) Chickens July 23 (ETP) Weather August 13 (DHP) Bugs Join staff from the Delaware County District Library as they read books on various topics. Then take part in a craft or other activity, and a short walk afterward. Ages 0-3 with an adult. DADS ROCK! GEOLOGY HIKE Saturday, June 16, 1 p.m. (HRP) ages 7+ Bring Dad and explore the geology of Hogback Ridge Park as we hike to view young osprey and learn how osprey dads take care of their young. Wear sturdy shoes. ADVENTURE MUD RUN Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. (GWP) ages 8+ Get in to nature literally! Take a run on Gallant Wood s primitive trail while maneuvering through mud pits and conquering both natural and man-made obstacles. Free; register by July PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER 2018

11 From night hikes and meteor showers to mud runs and Father s Day fun, jump into the For action complete with us. information For complete on information, programs, including registration deadlines, registration visit preservationparks.com. information, visit preservationparks.com/events WONDERS OF WETLANDS Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m. (GWP) ages 10+ Join staff as we uncover what it takes to create a wetland. Learn about this habitat s importance and the creatures that depend on it. Meet at the picnic shelter. PERSEID METEOR SHOWER CAMPOUT Friday, August 10, 7 p.m. through Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. (BCP) all ages Join us beyond the city lights as we camp under the stars and the shooting meteors. Free; registration opens May 11. Register as soon as possible, as this event fills quickly. (Deadline July 27) GEOCACHING Sunday, August 26, 1 p.m. (DHP) all ages Join us in discovering the basics of geocaching a real-life treasure hunt. Free; registration required by August 19. SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE The free, award-winning Summer Letterbox Adventure is back all summer long starting May 26 and ending early August. Pick up your clue-filled booklet and find camouflaged boxes in eight parks. You ll have a blast and learn a little about nature at the same time. This year, you ll listen for the sounds of nature, and many of the clues will focus on things you can hear in the parks. And you ll discover things that fly, connecting the Letterbox Adventure to the parks summer theme, Adventures in Flight. Check the website for sign-up details and information on prizes you can win. Visit: preservationparks.com/ programs/letterbox-adventure Gallant Woods Park PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

12 SUSTAINABLE LIVING, RAILROADS AND MORE RAILROAD FUN Saturdays, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. June 23, July 21, August 18 Sundays, 12 4 p.m. June 24, July 22, August 19 (SLT) all ages Stop in at the model railroad open houses during three summer weekends. PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE PHOTO CONTEST Our annual photo contest is underway, and now s the time to photograph the parks scenery, wildlife, farm animals, a beautiful sky anything that interests you! Full details, including deadlines and entry information, are located at preservationparks.com/programs/ photography-contest. SUSTAINABILITY SERIES Sundays, 1 p.m. June 3: Kitchen Plastic reduction and composting July 1: Bathroom Cleaning supplies and personal hygiene August 5: Laundry & Mudroom Clothing maintenance alternatives (DHP) ages 16+ $10 per class; $25 for all three Register by May 20 for the June program or all three; two weeks ahead for the others. Learn how to live with nature in mind. Reduce your waste, discover new eco-friendly products and uncover ways you can make a big difference in the environment. Photo by Joan Pearse BEE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR HIVE DAYS This summer, with the help of apiarist Dave Noble, we ll offer visitors a look inside the life of bees and the beehives at Deer Haven Park. You ll learn more about these important pollinators. Watch for announcements on social media and our website. SOCIAL MEDIA MOMENTS Is the hay at Gallant Farm ready to cut? Did the prairies just burst into latesummer color? Sometime nature is spontaneous and does not let us schedule programs in advance. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for spur-of-the-moment programs! 10 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER 2018

13 THURSDAY EVENING CONCERT SERIES We have a great lineup for this annual free concert series for all ages! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket. Refreshments available. No alcohol, please. Thursdays, 7 8:30 p.m. Gallant Woods. SOUL REVIVAL (Soul/rock) July 5 ALI RYERSON AND TROMBONES PLUS ( 30s, 40s & 50s big band) July 12 AGENT 99 (Classic rock) July 19 CENTRAL OHIO SYMPHONY (Ensemble) July 26 LONE RAVEN (Celtic) August 2 SMOKIN HAM BAND (Country) August 9 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

14 SUMMER CAMPS For complete information on camps and links to registration forms, visit preservationparks.com/programs/camps. Note registration deadlines, below. NATURE CAMPS FARM CAMPS OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS June 4-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (DHP) age 10, $175 Fish, hike, climb a rock wall, go horseback riding and more. 12 campers max; register by May 21 HABITAT TREKKERS June 25-29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (DHP) age 8, $150 Explore wetlands, prairies and forests to learn about habitats and their wildlife. 20 campers max; register by June 11 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT July 9-13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (DHP) age 11, $150 From birds and bats, to arrows and airplanes, learn all about flight even on a zip-line! 12 campers max; register by June 25 SIMPLY SCIENCE July 23-27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (DHP) age 7, $150 Make a parachute and conduct experiments during this exploration of the mysteries of science. 20 campers max; register by July 9 ANIMAL EXPEDITIONS August 6-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (DHP) age 9, $150 Travel central Ohio to touch a live snake, search for frogs, and more during this discovery of Ohio animals. 12 campers max; register by July 23 TIME TRAVELERS June 11-15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (GF) ages 10-12, $150 Learn heritage crafts, explore radio theater, do farm chores and cook on a wood stove during a trip back to 1930s rural Delaware County. 12 campers max; register by May 28 FARM EXPLORERS July 9-13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (GF) ages 9-10, $150 Campers will learn the role they would have played on a 1930s family farm, as they help with daily farm operations. 18 campers max; register by June 25 GALLANT FARM BUDDIES July 30-August 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (GF) ages 7-8, $150 Get a sense of the history of a 1930s farm while having fun. Games, crafts and hikes will keep campers busy as they learn to help on a family farm. 20 campers max; register by July 16 Farm Camp 12 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER 2018

15 COMING UP THIS FALL! It s never too soon to plan ahead for the next season, and we have some great programs for you to think about (and put on your calendar). Look for details on our website and in the Fall Program Guide, coming in August. ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT WRAP-UP WEEKEND Exhibits will stay open through Labor Day (see schedule on p. 5), and we have some special events at each park to finish out the Adventures in Flight theme. Photo by Candie Gutierrez SNEAK PEEK: BIO-BLITZ Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 Deer Haven Park The Deer Haven Park bioblitz will bring together scientists and the public to survey for every type of organism insects, spiders, plants, birds, fungi and so on that we can find within a 24-hour period. Join in the fun, or just come to see what we find. OUTDOOR EXPLORATION EXPO Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Camp Lazarus Preservation Parks will team up with central Ohio outdoor organizations and equipment suppliers to present workshops and exhibits on outdoor pursuits and activities of all kinds. A family fun run will start off the day! More information coming this summer and in the fall program guide. Friday, August 31, 8-11 p.m. The Big Year Deer Haven Park Meet live birds from Ohio Nature Education and take a short sunset hike. Then stay for our final Movie Under the Stars: The Big Year, with Jack Black, Steve Martin and Owen Wilson. Movie starts at 9 p.m. (Rated PG) All ages. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2 p.m. Right Back at You Gallant Farm Renowned boomerang expert Chet Snouffer will visit the farm and teach us how to properly throw a boomerang, and other fun tricks. All ages. Sunday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The World of Butterflies Shale Hollow Park Butterfly exhibits and activities will abound, and from 1 to 3 p.m. Chris Kline of the Butterfly Ridge Butterfly Conservation Center will share his knowledge and passion for these fascinating winged insects. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SUMMER

16 SUMMER 2018 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT Photo by James Stevens Printed on 100 % post-consumer recycled paper, using soy-based inks 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio preservationparks.com