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Program Guide Metroparksoctober/November/December Programs: January | February |2009 March 2012 GetConnected! Program Guide MetroparksOctober/November/December Programs: January | February |2009 March 2012 Check out our NEW! programs | 1 | Slide Into Winter Fun! 419-407-9701 | METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Contents 3 Welcome/About Metroparks Plan now for Summer Camp, 4 Summer Camps page 4 6 Open for the Season 7 Travel Circle 8 Special Events 10 Nature Programs 11 Programs for Kids 13 Programs for Scouts Nature Photography Programs 15 Special Events, page 8 18 Parks & Places 20 History Programs 22 Manor House Programs 23 Toledo Botanical Garden Programs | 2 | 23 Nature’s Nursery Programs 23 Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District 25 Volunteer Programs 26 Friends and Partners Programs 28 Members Programs 29 Program Index 33 Contacts 34 Directory, Park Hours, Accessibility New Nature Photography Exhibits, page 15 Reservations Program reservations: 419-407-9701 Online reservations: MetroparksPrograms.com Program hotline/Cancellations: 419-407-9771 Facility Rentals, page 32 Reservation Form, page 35 Volunteer Services 419-407-9703 Cover photo by Mary Pencheff PROGRAMS LISTED BY DATE AT METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Welcome About Metroparks Where Memories Are Made Metroparks of the Toledo Area is a regional system of premier natural, historical and cultural parklands. A ictures taken in the Metroparks are part of a lot of public agency serving Lucas County, Pfamily albums and – increasingly – wedding albums. Metroparks maintains parks and The Metroparks have always been venues for treasured family conservation areas totaling 11,000 occasions, and the park district has responded to increased acres. The park district’s mission demand in recent years by making more areas available for is to enhance our quality of life and inspire preservation efforts in this ceremonies and celebrations, including the Manor House. and future generations. In 2011, more than 100 events took place in the grand house Hours of Operation at Wildwood Preserve, including 17 weddings and 51 baby All Metroparks open daily, 7 a.m. until or bridal showers. Even more weddings and receptions are dark. Admission: Free. Other hours Special Events, page 8 expected this year. and fees apply to specific attractions. To accommodate the growing interest in rentals while also Programs keeping the historical house available for free tours, hours for Metroparks programs and activities the Manor House have been adjusted. The house will be open encompass a wide variety of interests for tours from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays from January through related to the park district’s purpose. Programs are open to everyone. Chil- March. New hours from April through October are noon to dren must be accompanied by adults 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Saturdays are now unless noted as a drop-off program. | 3 | reserved for rentals only. If you have a disabling The house is available for weddings, showers, business meeting condition and would like or special occasions. For rental availability and arrangements, information and support for call 419-407-9784. You can learn more about wedding and accessibility to programs, services, reception options, and read the new Metroparks Weddings facilities or applying for a job at blog, at MetroparksToledo.com. Metroparks, call 419-407-9701. Park Partners volunteers or interpreters See the Manor House page for information about behind-the- are available upon request. scenes tours and other events this winter. Also see the special Metroparks of the Toledo Area is events page to find out how you can help solve a “murder an Equal Opportunity Employer and mystery” in the house. does not discriminate in employ- ment. Programs and services are available to any member of the public. Metroparks Trails Trails in each of the Metroparks offer a variety of distances and experienc- es, from winding dirt paths through the woods and prairies, to hard- surface all-purpose trails suitable for bicycling and skating. Oak Openings Preserve also has horse trails. Memories Are Made At Metroparks Camps All camps are held rain or shine, with plenty of rainy day options. Wee Workshop Preschool Summer Camp (Ages 3 to 5) Explore favorite Ohio animals through songs, puppets and games. Enjoy multi-sensory activities, crafts and outdoor exploration. Adults will play alongside their child. Register child only. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall All Sessions Monday-Friday Fee: $45 | Reservations Session 1: June 4-8, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Session 2: June 4-8, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Metroparks Explorers (Ages 5 to 6) Spend an exciting week discovering what wild things live nearby. A week of hands-on activities, | 4 | songs and outdoor fun awaits. Homebase is Wild- Kids will make treasured memories of outdoor wood Preserve with exciting trips planned to Oak adventures at a Metroparks summer camp. Openings and Farnsworth Metroparks to enjoy fishing, wildlife watching and hands-on nature Nature Camp (Ages 7 to 12) activities. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. An action-packed week of nature discovery and Equipment, supplies and field trip transportation exploration for kids that includes fun and educa- are provided. tional activities, games and outdoor exploration. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall Each day features a new theme making this a great All sessions Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. educational experience for children who enjoy Fee: $95 | Reservations nature, history and the outdoors. Homebase is Session 1: August 6-10 Wildwood Preserve with exciting trips planned to Session 2: August 13-17 Oak Openings and Farnsworth Metroparks to en- joy fishing, wildlife watching and hands-on nature activities. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. Equipment, supplies and field trip transportation are provided. Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall All sessions Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $95 | Reservations Session 1: June 18 - 22 Session 2: July 9 - 13 Session 3: July 16 - 20 Session 4: July 23 - 27 RESERVatioNS: 419-407-9701 OR METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM One Day Camps Camp Earthstar (Ages 5-6) Memories Are Made Butterflies, raccoons and birds, oh my! Spend an The Art of Nature Camp (Ages 8 to 14) exciting week discovering what wild things live Nature is the greatest artist of all. At this special nearby. A week of hands-on activities, songs and At Metroparks Camps camp, use natural materials and nature as outdoor fun awaits. Homebase is Oak Openings inspiration to create your own works of art. This with exciting trips planned to Farnsworth and other camp includes a visit to Metroparks National Metroparks to enjoy fishing, wildlife watching, and Center for Nature Photography. Bring your own hands-on nature activities. Bring your own lunch lunch and water bottle. and water bottle. Equipment, supplies and field trip Session 1: July 11, Clay and Natural Fibers transportation are provided. Session 2: July 13, Photography and Watercolors Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge Secor, Secor Room Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fee: $95 | Reservations Fee: $70 | Reservations Camp Badger (Ages 7-12) Ready Set Glow – Family Camp This is a week of nature discovery and exploration Calling all night owls. The whole family will enjoy for kids that includes fun and educational activities, this evening camp as you hike in the twilight to games and outdoor exploration. Each day features search for deer, owls, raccoons and fireflies. a new theme making this a great educational After an evening on the trails, return to the glow experience for children who enjoy nature, history of a campfire for storytelling, songs and s’mores. and the outdoors. Homebase is Oak Openings with Equipment, supplies and s’mores are provided. exciting trips planned to Farnsworth Metropark and Children must be 5 years and older. Register all Blue Creek Conservation Area to family members attending. enjoy fishing, wildlife watching and hands-on | | Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge nature activities. Bring your own lunch and water 5 Friday, July 6, 6 to 10 p.m. bottle. Equipment, supplies and field trip Fee: $10 | Reservations transportation are provided. Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge NEW! Oak Openings Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Camps Fee: $95 | Reservations Camp Blue Jay (Ages 3-5) Explore favorite Ohio animals through songs, Camp Dune (Ages 12 to 16) puppets and games. Enjoy multi-sensory activities, Gear up for exciting outdoor adventures and crafts and outdoor exploration. Adults will play wilderness survival. Teens will encounter the alongside their child. Register child only. outdoors through live animal demonstrations, Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge nature photography, geocaching, swimming and Monday-Friday, June 18-22, 10 to 11:30 a.m. canoeing. Homebase is Oak Openings with exciting Fee: $45 | Reservations field trips planned to Farnsworth, Blue Creek and Wildwood Metroparks to enjoy fishing, boating, wildlife watching, historical tours and hands-on nature activities. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. Equipment, supplies and field trip Registration for all camps begins February 1, transportation are provided. 2012. Applications for financial assistance are Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge available for all camps, call 419-407-9701. Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fee: $125 | Reservations RESERVatioNS: 419-407-9701 OR METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM Open for the Season Schedule a private tour of a Metroparks attraction The Canal Experience for your youth or adult club for a nominal fee. Call Make your reservation to let the Providence mules 419-407-9701 for details and to schedule your pull you back to 1876 aboard a replica canal boat. next unique outing. This is the only place in Ohio where you can still pass through an original 19th century lock. Plan Wildwood Manor House time to stop by the 140 year-old Isaac Ludwig Mill The stunning Georgian Colonial style mansion and witness the power of water as we grind grain at Wildwood Preserve stands as one of Toledo’s and saw logs.
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