PRESERVATION PARKS OF DELAWARE COUNTY PROGRAMS & EVENTS SPRING 2018 WHAT S INSIDE? Adventures in Flight Summer Camps Come Explore with Us For the Kids Summer Letterbox Adventure Spring on the Farm Photo Contest Results
Park Hours 8 a.m. 9 p.m. daily District Office and Mary McCoy Nature Center 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio 43074 740-524-8600 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 43015 740-362-0283 Daily, 12-5 p.m. Gallant Farm 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, Ohio 43015 740-595-3020 MARCH Thur-Sun, 12-5 p.m. APRIL & MAY Wed-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun, 12-5 p.m. Cover Photo: Char-Mar Ridge Park Woodland phlox blossoms among Geranium vegetation
PRESERVING WHAT S PRECIOUS THANK YOU voters for your resounding support for Preservation Parks through approval of the park levy in November. The Preservation Parks staff doesn t take your faith in us lightly; we are committed to protecting what matters not just the natural and historic features of the county, but the love for the natural world that they inspire. We ll continue to work toward expanding multi-use trails in Delaware County, opening a new park on Pollock Road in Delaware Township, and permanently protecting 230 acres by opening a park along Alum Creek in Orange Township. We ll expand educational programming in Delaware County schools and in the parks. We also thank our volunteers who have given so freely of their time and talents promoting the Park District s mission to all visitors. The new parks and programs are possible because you were willing to support Preservation Parks. We are grateful and look forward to serving you. 1
203 257 23 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 42 521 71 61 FUTURE PARK BLUES CREEK Ostrander RD Fontanelle RD 36 OSTRANDER 257 DELAWARE DEER HAVEN 36 521 36 FUTURE PARK 37 Hogback RD Howard RD 3B s & K RD ALUM CREEK RESERVOIR HOGBACK RIDGE SUNBURY 61 36 Meredith State RD. Trail 3 745 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 605 37 PARK KEY Use this helpful key to find your way to the parks. Blues Creek Park (BCP) 9627 Fontanelle Road Ostrander, 43061 Char-Mar Ridge Park (CMRP) 7741 Lewis Center Road Westerville, 43082 Deer Haven Park (DHP) 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, 43015 Emily Traphagen Park (ETP) 5094 Seldom Seen Road Powell, 43065 Gallant Farm (GF) 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, 43015 Gallant Woods Park (GWP) 2151 Buttermilk Hill Road Delaware, 43015 Hogback Ridge Park (HRP) 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, 43074 Hoover Scenic Trail 8405 Plumb Road Galena, 43021 River Run Park (RRP) 168 Main Road Delaware, 43015 Sandel Legacy Trail (SLT) 168 S. Vernon St. Sunbury, 43074 Shale Hollow Park (SHP) 6320 Artesian Run Lewis Center, 43035 2 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018
REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND SPRING 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, Feb. 15. For more information, call 740.524.8600, ext. 6. SPRING PROGRAM LIST MARCH 3 Knots and Simple Machines, p 12 10 Gardening with Native Spring Ephemerals, p 8 11 Make It: String Art, p 8 16 Macho Wookcock Moves, p 8 17 Vernal Pools Spring to Life, p 8 17 Model Railroads, p 8 18 Model Railroads, p 8 18 Backyard Chickens 101, p 12 19 Story Time in the Park, p 10 20 Preschool Park Pals, p 10 22 Homeschool Adventures, p 10 26 Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 28 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 12 31 Spring Bird Walk, p 8 APRIL 7 Sheep Shearing, p 12 8 Come Fly with Me! p 8 14 Drop-In Discovery:Flying Seeds, p 9 15 Drop-In Discovery:Flying Seeds, p 9 16 Story Time in the Park, p 10 18 Preschool Farm Friends, p 10 20 Homeschool on the Farm, p 10 21 Model Railroads, p 8 22 Earth Day Action, p 9 22 Model Railroads, p 8 23 Delaware County Bird Club, p 8 25 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 12 28 Spring Bird Walk, p 8 28 Save the Frogs Weekend, p 9 29 Save the Frogs Weekend, p 9 MAY 5 Garden Preparations, p 12 12 Waste Not, Want Not: Wood, p 12 13 Moments with Mom, p 9 14 Story Time in the Park, p 10 19 Model Railroads, p 8 20 Model Railroads, p 8 20 Float with a Naturalist, p 9 26 Spring Bird Walk, p 8 30 Gallant Farm Book Club, p 12 JUNE 2 Tractor Show, p 12 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT: KICK-OFF WEEKEND May 25-27 p 4 SUMMER EXPLORERS CAMPS p 6-7 SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE Start date: Image May 26 from p Indiana 11 State Museum and Historic Sites. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 3
ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT Flight has fascinated mankind since the first humans watched in amazement as winged creatures soared overhead. Coming this summer, immerse yourself in the world of flight! Exhibits at Deer Haven Park, Shale Hollow Park and Gallant Farm will introduce all things winged from birds, bats and butterflies to Ohio s aviation history. Visit preservationparks.com/programs/adventures-in-flight for complete information. ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT programs are scheduled throughout 2018, and special exhibits launch Memorial Day weekend and last through Labor Day. ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT OPENING WEEKEND Friday, May 25: Deer Haven Park Help us kick off our new Adventures in Flight exhibits with a short, tethered hot-air balloon ride. Rides will be offered 6-8 p.m.; first-come, first-served. Explore the new exhibit inside the Visitor Center and participate in several flight activities. Discover the ancient sport of falconry. Enjoy a display about raptors and see them LIVE and up close. Then join us for a Movie Under the Stars as we show Disney Pixar s UP. Bring your own chair or blanket and join us on the lawn. Activities begin at 5:30 p.m.; movie starts at 9 p.m. Free; all ages. Deer Haven exhibit hours May 26-Sept. 3 11 a.m.-6 p.m., daily Saturday, May 26: Gallant Farm Fly back in time and experience our new Adventurers in Flight historical exhibit. Come learn about Ohio s aviation heritage and take flight with interactive displays and activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; all ages. 1 p.m. The Armstrong Air and Space Museum will present: The Space Race Gallant Farm exhibit hours May 26-Sept. 3 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed-Sat 12-5 p.m., Sunday Sunday, May 27: Shale Hollow Park Swoop in to the Adventures in Flight Lodge Exhibit. Discover the physics of flight through bat and bug displays. Stop by 12-2 p.m. to meet live animals from the Ohio Wildlife Center. Join Apiarist Dave Noble, from Stratford Ecological Center, 3-5 p.m. as he uncovers the life of bees. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free; all ages. Shale Hollow exhibit hours May 26-28: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 30-Sept. 3: Wed-Sun, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. 4 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018
Gallant Farm Deer Haven Park Osprey with fish JAMES STEVENS PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 5
SUMMER EXPLORERS CAMPS NATURE CAMPS OUTDOOR ADVENTURERS June 4-8, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) age 10, $175 Outdoor adventurers get active and get outside! Campers will go fishing, hike a trail, climb a rock wall, and go horseback riding. We will travel to various sites in central Ohio. 12 campers max; register by May 21 HABITAT TREKKERS June 25-29, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) age 8, $150 Habitat trekkers will experience all the different places that plants and animals call home. Search high and low in a wetland, prairie, and forest, to learn what defines each habitat. Campers will play games, participate in crafts and see live animals. 20 campers max; register by June 11 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT July 9-13, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) age 11, $150 Fill your week with flight of all kinds. Explore the history of flight at Gallant Farm, check out night fliers at Shale Hollow Park, and study birds at Deer Haven Park. Feel like you are flying on a trip down a zip line. We ll explore the flight of seeds, insects and arrows. 12 campers max; register by June 25 SIMPLY SCIENCE July 23-27, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) age 7, $150 Explore the mysteries of science through hands-on experiments and adventures. Build and test a miniature parachute, experiment with roller coasters, make art using science, & more! 20 campers max; register by July 9 ANIMAL EXPEDITIONS Aug. 6-10, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. (DHP) age 9, $150 Campers will discover an array of critters from near and far! While learning about the characteristics of each group, campers will travel to different locations in central Ohio. Touch a live snake, search for frogs, and much more during this exciting introduction to the animal kingdom. 20 campers max; register by July 23 For complete information, and links to registration forms, visit www.preservationparks.com/ programs/camps. Registration will open at noon, Feb. 15.
FARM CAMPS TIME TRAVELERS June 11-15, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. (GF) ages 10-12, $150 Step into the Gallant Farm time machine and hold on as we set the clock for a trip back to 1930s rural Delaware County. We ll visit other time periods as well. Learn heritage crafts, explore radio theater, do farm chores and cook on a wood buring stove all while learning about the history of Delaware County and Ohio. 12 campers max; register by May 28 FARM EXPLORERS July 9-13, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. (GF) ages 9-10, $150 This camp offers kids hands-on experience with the upkeep of the farm and daily operations, while discovering the role they would have played on a successful family farm during the 1930s and 1940s. They ll learn the importance of making do on a Depression-era farmstead and explore various ways to be thrifty and get by while engaging in games and challenges. 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 Campers will spend time on the farm exploring the role of children as productive members of farm families of the past. While learning about daily life on the farm by engaging in chores both indoors and out they will gain a sense of history while having fun. As close ties to nature were always part of agricultural life, guided hikes and animal interactions will also be a daily occurrence. Games and crafts will be used to reinforce ideas. 20 campers max; register by July 16. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 7
COME EXPLORE WITH US! SPRING BIRD WALKS (SERIES) Saturdays, 8 a.m. March 31 (DHP) April 28 (SHP) May 26 (GWP) Ages 7+ See what s going on in the avian world during walks with a staff member. All skill levels; loaner binoculars available. MODEL RAILROADS (SERIES) Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 17, April 21, May 19 Sundays, noon-4 p.m. March 18, April 22, May 20 (SLT) all ages Watch the model trains (HO scale) travel through a miniature village, and learn about railroads in America. DELAWARE COUNTY BIRD CLUB Mondays, 6:30 p.m. (DHP) all ages March 26 Dr. Wendell Patton Lives in Our Local Vernal Pools April 23 Dr. Dustin G. Reichard The Vocal Repertoire of a Junco Anyone with an interest in birds is welcome. Doors open at 6:30; program begins at 7 p.m. Eastern Bluebird JERRY GUY GARDENING WITH NATIVE SPRING EPHEMERALS Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.-noon (DHP) ages 15+ Gale Martin, owner of Natives in Harmony Nursery, shares tips for growing vibrant shade gardens. (Wild Ones Columbus speakers series) MAKE IT, TAKE IT: STRING ART Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. (DHP) ages 8+, $5 Create beautiful string art using patterns inspired by nature, such as a feather, arrow, or tree. Register by March 4. MACHO MOVES OF THE WOODCOCK Friday, March 16, 7 p.m. (BCP) AGES 5+ As the sun sets, we ll go off-trail and listen for the distinctive peent call and scan the sky for bursts of zig-zag flight spiraling overhead. VERNAL POOLS SPRING TO LIFE Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m. (GWP) AGES 5+ Wear waterproof boots and dress for off-trail hiking as we explore this wet habitat. COME FLY WITH ME! Sunday, April 8, 1 p.m. (DHP) all ages Learn how kites and other objects are able to fly. Make a kite with recycled materials. Register by April 1. 8 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018
For complete descriptions of all programs, visit www.preservationparks.com/events DROP-IN DISCOVERY: FLYING SEEDS Saturday-Sunday, April 14-15 12-4 p.m. (DHP) all ages Soar over to the Deer Haven Visitor Center and check out all the ways that seeds travel. Enjoy crafts and other activities. EARTH DAY ACTION Sunday, April 22, 1-4 p.m. (HRP) all ages Celebrate our planet! We ll prep the native plant garden, clean up a roadway, clear invasive plants, and hike the primitive trail to view Ospeys and learn how environmental laws helped them return to Ohio. SAVE THE FROGS WEEKEND Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29 12-5 p.m. (DHP) all ages Meet Ohio native frogs and jump into our wetland to catch tadpoles! Follow the Frog to learn how to save these amazing amphibians. GEORGE C. ANDERSON MOMENTS WITH MOM A MOTHER S DAY ADVENTURE Sunday, May 13, 1-4 p.m. (GWP) all ages Plant trees, create a Mother s Day gift and hike a memory lane trail that ends at Gallant Farm, where you ll enjoy additional activities. FLOAT WITH A NATURALIST Sunday, May 20, 1 p.m. ages 16+ Bring your own canoe or kayak for a paddle on Alum Creek. We ll launch from the Howard Road Boat Launch. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 9
FOR THE KIDS STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, April 16, 10 a.m. (GWP) ages 0-3 with adult We ll read Because of an Acorn with staff from the Delaware County District Library, then take part in an activity. A short nature walk will be offered. No registration required. PHOTO BY MICHELLE SNOOK Gallant Farm STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, March 19, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 0-3 with adult Join staff from the Delaware County District Library as they read Spring is Here. Choose to enjoy a craft and a short nature walk. No registration required. PRESCHOOL PARK PALS: TURTLE TALK Tuesday, March 20, 10 a.m. (DHP) ages 4-5 with adult Come to the Visitor Center to meet a live turtle and participate in a craft. Register by March 13. HOMESCHOOL ADVENTURES: INCREDIBLE INSECTS Thursday, March 22, 10 a.m. (SHP) ages 6-12 with adult As the weather warms up, learn what it takes to be an insect and find out what the bugs have been doing all winter. Register by March 15. PRESCHOOL FARM FRIENDS: HAPPY HENS Wednesday, April 18, 10 a.m. (GF) ages 4-5 with adult Explore the life of a chicken and meet our flock! Register by April 11. HOMESCHOOL ON THE FARM: A HUNT FOR THE HENS Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. (GF) ages 6-12 with adult Discover interesting facts about chickens and their history through a fun activity. Meet the hens that live at the farm. Register by April 13. STORY TIME IN THE PARK Monday, May 14, 10 a.m. (BCP) ages 0-3 with an adult We ll read Turtle Splash: Countdown at the Pond with staff from the Delaware County District Library, then take part in an activity. A short nature walk will be offered. No registration required. Deer Haven Park 10 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018
SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE Mark your calendars for May 26, when the 2018 Summer Letterbox Adventure kicks off! Part geocache and part scavenger hunt, our letterbox fun will get your kids out in nature and exloring park trails while they search for small camouflaged boxes hidden in eight parks. Find at least five and you ll take home a prize! All information is at preservationparks.com/ programs/letterbox-adventure. PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 11
SPRING ON THE FARM The 1930s-era Gallant Farm offers programs for all ages plus a book club that will get you thinking... and discussing! 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. March 28 The Trees by Conrad Richter April 25 The Wright Brothers by David McCullough May 30 Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey KNOT-TYING & SIMPLE MACHINES Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m. (GF) AGES 10+ Learn how important it was to know your knots on a 1930s farm, and see how heavy lifting was done before the days of front-end loaders. BACKYARD CHICKENS 101 Sunday, March 18, 1 p.m. (GF) ages 18+ Discover what it takes to raise and care for backyard chickens. SHEEP SHEARING Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages Come see the Gallant Farm flock lose their winter fleece, and participate in hand-spinning, knitting, weaving and dyeing wool. GARDEN PREPARATIONS Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. (GF) all ages See how the garden is prepared for spring, and try your hand at using some helpful hand tools. Photo by Allen Baldwin WASTE NOT, WANT NOT: WONDERFUL WOOD Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. (GF) ages 18+ Construct a box and discover the uses of various herbs as you fill your new planter. Register by May 5. TRACTOR SHOW Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. (GF) all ages Discover the machines that transformed farming forever. If you have an antique tractor, bring it at 8 a.m. For information, call 740-595-3020. 12 PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018
FAMILY FUN AT THE FARM PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Thank you to all who entered our 2017 Photo Contest: Preserving our Heritage. Enjoy these first place winners and view all the winning photos on our website. Start snapping pictures now for the 2018 contest! HAYDEN FULKERSON People s Choice Award ALLEN BALDWIN Best in Show (adult) and 1st Place: Animals PHYLLIS HOLLIFIELD 1st Place: Nature KAITILYN JURAWITZ Best in Show (youth) and 1st Place: Youth CHRIS DAVIS 1st Place: Historical MARCY TERRY 1st Place: Park District Scenes PRESERVATIONPARKS.COM SPRING 2018 13
COMING SUMMER 2018 ADVENTURES IN FLIGHT Printed on 100 % post-consumer recycled paper, using soy-based inks 2656 Hogback Road Sunbury, Ohio 43074 preservationparks.com Or current resident PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID DELAWARE, OH Permit No. 117