Educational Resource Guide Our Mission

To enhance quality of life and inspire preservation efforts in this and future generations by providing a regional system of premier natural, historical and cultural parklands maintained and operated to the highest professional standards. our Vision To preserve and protect the natural heritage of Northwest . Operating Principles: Clean Education 2 Safe Visitor Experience Natural Forever Organizational Excellence Metroparks Education Programs

Metroparks programs emphasize hands-on, experiential activities that reinforce the Ohio Academic Content Standards. All environmental and historical programs are specifically aligned with the state standards. We are dedicated to promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the flora, fauna, history and culture of and its unique ecosystems.

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Contents

Scheduling A Program 5 Teacher Checklist 6 Historical Programs 8 Nature Education Programs 12 Programs 14 Stewardship Programs 15 Boy Scout Programs 16 Girl Scout Programs 18 Nature Special Attractions 19 Program Index 20 Map 23 Speakers Bureau Trail Partners

Metroparks employees provide a variety of informative Trail partner volunteers are available to help others lecture programs on Northwest Ohio’s environment enjoy Metroparks by accompanying people with physical and history. Reserve a speaker for your next event! disabilities on trails and/or to interpretive programs. To For information and reservations, call 419.407.9700. schedule a program with the use of Trail Partners, call 419-407-9700.

Career Explorations DefInitions The field of parks and recreation offers many opportunities for future careers. A diverse group of Interpreter: A person who employs a mission-based personnel from rangers, naturalists, historical communication process which forges emotional and interpreters and many more can share their educational intellectual connections between the interests of the backgrounds, job requirements and experiences. audience and meanings inherent in the resource. To arrange a presentation, display or to invite a staff In Parks: Educational programs that may be presented member to appear at a career fair, call 419-407-9700. in many of the Toledo Area Metroparks. Outreach: Educational programs that may be presented in your choice of location including, but not limited to Service Learning schools, libraries, and community centers.

4 Students give back to their community by participating in stewardship projects including invasive species removal, harvesting prairie seeds, general park clean up and more; all while learning about the habitat they are helping. Arrangements can be made for one day of service or Adopt-an-Acre and see the changes a habitat experiences throughout the year. To learn about Metroparks volunteer opportunities, call 419-407-9700.

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A Program

To schedule a program, call 419-407-9700, Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm, at least six (6) weeks before the intended field trip. Please have the following information ready when you call: 1st and 2nd choice of dates to visit and the time of day Preferred program Preference of park Age and number of students Number of adults: Metroparks suggest one adult to ten (10) students Special needs

Title I Waivers

Metroparks strives to provide affordable educational programs. Refer to the program fee index for specific details. Fees for Title 1 schools may be wavied. If your 5 school is designated by Title 1, please indicate this when you are registering.

Nature Express Nature Express is a transportation assistance fund, made possible through private donations to the Metroparks.

The fund is open to schools in Lucas County with at least 40% of students enrolled in Title 1. Eligible classes will have 75% of their bus rental to a Metroparks educational program covered on yellow school buses. To find out if your school is eligible, call 419-407-9700. teacher and adult chaperone checklist

1 to 3 Days Before the Program 3. Name tags are helpful and allow Metroparks leaders 1. Remind everyone to dress appropriately for the to connect with students more easily. weather. 4. Review with the group: Coats, hats, gloves and raingear are recommended Walk quietly in cold and rainy/snowy weather conditions. Listen attentively and please respect the area Tennis shoes or sturdy footwear and long pants are Do not pick plants or take anything from the park recommended (Sandals, flip flops, clogs and similar Stay together footwear are not appropriate.) Stay on the trail, unless directed by Metroparks Drinking water, sunscreen and mosquito repellant leader are recommended May through October. Let the Metroparks leader lead the walk or program 2. Discuss with the students and adult leaders where you are going in the Metropark and what you will be Review with adult chaperones: learning. Teachers and adult chaperones are responsible 3. If your students will be bringing lunches, review the for maintaining discipline and keeping the group lunch guidelines on page 7. together during the program. Metroparks leaders are responsible for program 6 The Day of the Program presentation and program content. 1. Check the weather in the morning before departing Adults should lead by example, walk quietly, listen to for the field trip. Metroparks will not cancel your the Metroparks leader and let students respond program unless there is a safety concern such as to questions. thunderstorms, tornado watches or wind warnings. Cell phones should be turned off or set to vibrate. 2. If you have a question or decide to cancel, please If you need to answer, distance yourself from the group. call 419-407-9700 as early as possible. Chaperones should be aware of special behavioral and/or medical needs of the group members. Smoking is not permitted during the program. Just Before Leaving for the Metroparks 1. Take restroom break before leaving school. 2. Arrive 15 minutes early to prepare your group for the program. 3. Divide students and their adult leaders into pre-arranged groups before arriving. 4. Know where to meet – check your registration form. Create Your If You Are Bringing a Lunch Please consider the following tips: Have students use reusable containers when Own Program packing lunch instead of paper bags and baggies. If they cannot use reusable containers, encourage Teachers can work with interpreters to custom them to use recyclable containers and take them design your students’ learning experience to home to recycle. reinforce classroom concepts and Ohio Academic 7 Try not to pack any more food than the student will Content Standards. consume for lunch. Class Size: must be a minimum of 10 students You can reserve a picnic shelter for your group’s picnic with 1 adult chaperone for an additional fee by calling 419-407-9700. Duration: up to three hours Thank you for helping model greener lifestyles. In Parks and Outreach

Pick A Pack Teachers can work with interpreters to combine All Programs historical and environmental programming to Encourage: create a cross-curricular field trip. Listed prices Raising Hands apply. Examples could include: Taking Turns Oak Grove School and Nature Walks Listening politely Lock Walks and Pond Study to a speaker Canal Experience and Nature Walks Following directions Nature Walk and Stewardship Communicating information verbally Historical Programs

Down and Dirty Practice Makes Perfect Get down and dirty performing chores done prior to the Learn the seven principles of Spencerian penmanship. conveniences of modern home technology. Students Practice your new skills with a nineteenth century pen, learn through this hands-on experience how families ink, and inkstand. The schoolmarm will have a hidden lived by rotating through stations washing laundry, message for you in the writing lesson. churning butter, carding wool, and drop spinning. Grades 4 - 6 1 hour Oak Grove School, Wildwood Grades Preschool - 5 1 hour In Parks Preserve 10 to 30 students 10 to 24 students

Jump Into Recess Build A Wigwam Experience the favored toys and games of the Living in Northwest Ohio, Native Americans relied on generations through cooperative learning. Students the land’s resources for survival. The class will work as play the games of graces and marbles; practice walking a team to build a conical wigwam and learn about the on stilts and have relay races with hoops and sticks. culture of Native Americans on the Ohio frontier. Grades Preschool - 5 1 hour In Parks and Outreach Grades K - 5, 8 1 hour 10 to 30 students Wildwood Preserve, Providence, Side Cut/Fallen Timbers, Pearson 10 to 30 students 8

Visit MetroparksToledo.com for the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Games of Skill and Determination Test your skills and coordination learning about games that Native children played in the Maumee Valley. Daily life developed skills needed to live in the Ohio Wilderness. Grades K - 5, 8 1 hour In Parks and Outreach 10 to 30 students

About Face! Forward March! Learn about the Legion of the United States as they fought the and opened the Northwest Territory to settlement. Grades 3 – 5, 8 & 11 1 Hour In Parks 10 to 30 students 9

On the Trails of History Hike a primitive trail, exploring the Fallen Timbers battlefield and the primary sources that led to its discovery. Must use restroom before leaving school and must wear long pants and full shoes. Grades 3 - 5, 8 & 11 3 Hours Fallen Timbers National Historic Site 10 to 30 students

Beams and Bulbs Explore the ins and outs of Georgian Colonial Style architecture as you tour the formal gardens, attic, boiler room, and other select areas of the home. Overlooking Ten Mile Creek, the Stranahan estate blends 1930s technology with Georgian Colonial architecture making this home and its grounds one of a kind. Grades 10 - 12 1 hour Manor House, Wildwood Preserve 10 to 30 students Historical Programs (continued)

Preschool Pioneers Work with Metroparks Historical Programs Department to choose a hands-on program to introduce preschoolers to history. All programs include a story and project. Grades Preschool 45 minutes In Parks and Outreach 12 to 15 students

Historical

Special Attractions Lock Walk Step through history and elevation as you explore the inner workings of the Miami and Erie Canals Maumee Side Cut. 10 Grades Pre - 12 1 Hour and 15 minutes Providence or Side Cut 10 to 30 students The Canal Experience The Volunteer: Board an authentic mule drawn canal Oak Grove School boat for a one hour cruise on a restored section of the Enroll as a student of Oak Grove School and take . Students are immersed in Ohio courses in reading, writing, and arithmetic. The school history as Metroparks leaders dressed in historical marm will introduce students to the daily routines of an clothing recreate life aboard an 1876 canal boat. 1893 one-room schoolhouse. Isaac Ludwig Mill: Tour the Isaac Ludwig Mill and Grades K - 6 1 hour experience living history as millers use water power to Wildwood Preserve saw logs and grind grain as they did in the 19th century. 15 to 30 students Grades K - 6, 8 1 hour each Providence 10 to 60 students

Manor House Tour the main areas of the home of Robert A. Stranahan, co-founder of Champion Spark Plug, and his wife, Page. Learn about Georgian Colonial architecture and the role the Stranahan family played in Toledo’s history. Grades 3 - 5, 10 - 12 1 hour Wildwood Preserve 15 to 30 students

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Presentation Programs

Mud Pike Underground Railroad The natural features of Northwest Ohio dictated how we Hear local stories that place Toledo on settled the land. Discover the ways settlers adapted the the front lines of the Underground local environment to create the communities we live in Railroad and sing along with authentic today. slave songs that contained secret codes to guide slave’s escapes. Mule Apples and Muskrat Stew Learn about the floating superhighways of the 1850s, from the massive building project that established the Miami and Erie Canal to everyday life in the canal era. The local area developed rapidly and mills dotted the landscape. The Isaac Ludwig Mill reveals the critical role these businesses played.

President Washington’s Indian Wars Follow the Army of the United States through the disastrous campaigns of Generals Harmar and St. Clair to the formation of the American Legion, 11 under the command of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. The Legion’s victory at the decisive Battle of Fallen Timbers opened the Northwest Territory for settlement.

Richly Dressed and Handsome in Appearance Utilizing primary documents and pictures, learn about the 1790s clothing styles of Native Americans in the area.

The Stranahans The first half of the twentieth century was a time of tremendous prosperity and economic disaster in America. Explore this important era through the experiences of one of Toledo’s most prominent families, the Stranahans. Nature Education Programs

Animal Homes: Everybody Needs a Home Nature Walks: On the Trail to Discovery Food, water, space and shelter are required to survive in Tune into the seasonal rhythms of nature, including nature. Take a look at animal homes and learn how they plant growth and animal behavior. Get a close-up look at provide shelter from the weather, safety from predators some of the unique ecological relationships found along and a place to raise babies. Go into the woods and the trails of your nearest Metropark. meadows in search of burrows, nests, holes and more. Grades Preschool - 12 1 hour and 30 minutes Grades K - 4 1 hour In Parks All Parks 10 to 75 students 10 to 100 students

Don’t Take Your Bedrock for Granite Plants and Their Places Explore the geology of Northwest Ohio and learn how Learn about Ohio’s plants. Plants undergo processes of powerful natural forces shaped this area. photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration and more. Grades 4 - 8 1 hour and 30 minutes Farnsworth, Learn to use a dichotomous key and field guides while Side Cut, Blue Creek, Oak Openings Preserve, Pearson examining native and non-native plants in different 10 to 30 students habitats. Grades K - 12 1 hour and 30 minutes In the Park After Dark In Parks and Outreach Experience the sounds and smells of nature after dark. 10 to 100 students 12 Take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit the park after hours in search of owls, raccoons, insects and Skins, Skulls and Skills other nocturnal animals. Learn about the moon and Discover the variety of mammals that live in Ohio today night sky. Enjoy activities that heighten your senses and what lived here long ago. Examine close up the and fool your brain. skins and skulls of Ohio’s most common warm-blooded Grades 3 - 12 1 hour Swan Creek Preserve animals. Students will use dichotomous keys and other 10 to 45 students ways to compare animals and their activities. Call 419-407-9700 for scheduled dates. Times limited based Grades Preschool - 12 upon after-hour park operations. 1 hour and 30 minutes In Parks and Outreach Hands Across the Habitats 10 to 60 students Immerse your students in conservation work by collecting seeds, planting native species, picking up litter and removing invasive species. Work gloves and equipment will be provided. Students must wear long pants and close-toed shoes. Grades 2 - 12 1 hour and 30 minutes Wildwood Preserve, Side Cut, Swan Creek Preserve, Pearson, Secor and Oak Openings Preserve 10 to 100 students

Visit MetroparksToledo.com for the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Endangered Species Hike Spend some time along the trails at Oak Openings Preserve, our largest Metropark. Discover the beauty and richness of this globally significant region, by exploring rare habitats, like dunes, savannas, and prairies. Students will learn all about the rare and endangered plants and animals that call the Oak Openings “home.” Grades Preschool - 12 1 to 2 hours Oak Openings Preserve 10 to 100 students

Where Are You? Develop compass skills through hands-on practice as students learn directions and degrees by completing an orienteering course. Global Positioning Systems will be demonstrated and classroom follow-up can be paired with Google Earth. Grades 4 - 12 1 hour and 30 minutes 13 Oak Openings Preserve, Side Cut, Wildwood Preserve and Outreach 10 to 75 students

Winter Wonders Find out why snow is important, discover why animals don’t need winter coats and learn what animals do in the winter. Explore the trails for tracks, scat and other signs of winter wildlife. Grades K - 6 1 hour In Parks 10 to 60 students

Your Underwater Metroparks Tadpoles, snails and dragonfly nymphs are just a few of the animals students may find as they explore underwater life in ponds and rivers. Working as teams, students will collect a sample of pond life and work with microscopes and identification keys to examine their catch and analyze water quality. Grades 3 - 12 1 hour and 30 minutes Oak Openings Preserve, Side Cut, Blue Creek, Farnsworth, Secor, Pearson 10 to 30 students The Oak Openings Region

The Oak Openings Region is home to more rare and endangered plants and animals than anywhere else in Ohio, and it is right here in our own backyards. However, habitats need our help in maintaining this important biodiversity for the future. Provide a unique opportunity for your students to leave their lasting legacy in these globally rare habitats of Oak Openings Preserve! Help Metroparks achieve important habitat restoration goals for rare and endangered species, while making real-world connections to the environment. Sign up your class for an unforgettable and engaging field experience that will deepen awareness of these unique, natural communities through involvement in hands-on stewardship opportunities. Each program listed includes seasonal stewardship 14 activities such as invasive plant removal, prairie seed harvesting, planting, and an educational component.

“One of America’s last great places.” The Nature Conservancy

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Adopt-An-Acre: Be A Land Steward Immerse your students in a globally rare natural area and give them an opportunity to be part of the big picture through working together as a team to preserve native ecosystems. Students will enrich their For a Semester understanding of the Oak Openings Region by This option will give students the opportunity to make connecting with their own special “adopted” place 2 to 3 visits to their adopted site. Before and after through stewardship that includes removal of invasive photos will be taken, and upon completion of the species, seed collecting, and/or brush removal. program, an award certificate will be given to students. Students will observe, restore habitat for biodiversity, For a Year collect data and learn to identify native and invasive This option will give students the opportunity to make species. GPS, digital cameras, and binoculars will be 4 to 6 visits to their specific, adopted site. Students and used. Students must wear long pants and work shoes; staff will take before and after photos, and upon work gloves and other equipment will be provided. completion of the program, an award certificate will be Grades 3 - 12 1 to 2.5 hours given to your group. GPS, digital cameras, and 30 students per site binoculars will be used to document species as students For availability and larger groups call 419-407-9700 15 compare and contrast observed changes, while also collecting data. Students must wear long pants and For a Day work shoes; work gloves and other equipment will be This program includes removal of invasive species and provided. a lesson on habitat restoration. Grades 3 - 12 1 to 2.5 hours Grades 3 - 12 1 to 2.5 hours 30 students per site 30 students per site For availability and larger groups call 419-407-9700 For availability and larger groups call 419-407-9700 These programs are designed to aid Boy Scout Programs completion of scout badge requirements, but are available to any interested group. Scout programs may include homework or prerequisites. Bird Study Discover the basics of bird identification, use of binoculars and field guides through discussion and hands on activities. Hike with a Metroparks leader to fulfill requirements. Wolf Cubs, Boy Scouts 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks

Canoeing Learn basic canoe skills including boat control, paddling Forester apparel, potential hazards and simple rescues. Program Explore a forested area to learn the importance can be done in a one-day session or two half-day of trees for humans and animals and ways to help sessions. Canoes and life jackets provided by Metroparks. sustain the forest ecosystem. Boy Scouts Webelos I, Webelos II 10 to 30 scouts 3+ hours 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Blue Creek, Oak Openings Preserve, Providence, Pearson, Farnsworth and Side Cut Geologist Learn about fossils, mountain formation and how rocks 16 Environmental Science and minerals are used in everyday life. Nature walk Scouts first class and above learn the importance of provided to discover local geological features. protecting the environment through a series of Webelos I, Webelos II experiments, reports and observations. 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour and 30 minutes All Parks Boy Scouts 10 to 30 scouts 4-5 hours All Parks In the Park After Dark Explore the sounds and smells of nature after dark. Fish and Wildlife Management Take advantage of this rare opportunity to visit the park Learn basic conservation and management practices after hours in search of owls, raccoons, insects and for Ohio wildlife; threats to wildlife, diversity of species, other nocturnal animals. Learn about the moon and and habits of wildlife through a series of discussions, night sky. Enjoy activities that heighten your senses reports and activities. and fool your brain. Boy Scouts Boy Scouts 10 to 30 scouts 2-3 hours All Parks 10 to 45 scouts 1 hour Swan Creek Preserve Homework is required Call 419-407-9700 for scheduled dates. Times limited for this scout program. based upon after-hour park operations.

Visit MetroparksToledo.com for the Ohio Academic Content Standards. These programs are designed to aid Let’s Go Outdoors Water & Soil Conservation completion of scout badge requirements, Explore the trails on a naturalist led nature walk, Use a soil probe, conduct soil science experiments and but are available to any interested do a weather watching activity and create a leaf discover why water is an important natural resource. group. Scout programs may include rubbing craft as part of the Cub Scouts Leave No Learn basic concepts of soil and water conservation homework or prerequisites. Trace award. while completing a clean-up project. Tiger Cubs Bear Cubs, Boy Scouts 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks

Mammal Study Weather Explore the world of mammals through animal Identify and describe cloud formations, prepare for classification, reports and a service project. dangerous weather conditions and discuss how weather Boy Scouts and climate affect our daily lives. 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Boy Scouts 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Naturalist Understand your role in nature’s web of life and Wildlife Conservation discover the plants and animals that live locally. Learn about ways animals camouflage themselves for Webelos I, Webelos II survival, participate in a stewardship clean up activity 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks and make a plaster cast of an animal track. Tiger Cubs, Wolf Cubs, Webelos I and II Nature 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour and 30 minutes All Parks Discover nature and natural systems through discussion, hikes, observation and hands-on learning. Your Living World 17 Boy Scouts Discover ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks that protects our natural environment and participate in a clean up project. Sharing Your World with Wildlife Wolf Cubs Learn about endangered and extinct animals, how to 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour and 30 minutes All Parks become a wildlife officer and receive instructions for a take home milk jug feeder project. Bear Cubs 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks

Boy Scout Groups that wish to reciprocate service hours for payment of program fees, please call 419-407-9700 for arrangements. Girl Scout Programs

Animals Finding Your Way Learn about animals adaptations for survival through Never get lost again! Learn how to utilize games and activities. a map, compass and other natural signs to get Brownie Try-Its you where you need to go. 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Juniors 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour and 30 minutes All Parks Earth & Sky Learn about our planet Earth by exploring the soil Outdoor Creativity beneath your feet and the sky above your head. Tour a unique garden at Wildwood Preserve and let the Brownie Try-Its many other outdoor surroundings inspire you to create 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks some artwork of your own. Juniors Earth Connection 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour Wildwood Preserve Study the forest ecosystem through games and scientific analysis. Rocks Rock Juniors Learn about local rocks and how they are more 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks important than you might think in everyday life. Juniors 18 Eco-Explorer 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour and 30 minutes All Parks Take a nature walk to discover how plants and animals live together to meet their special needs. Small Craft Brownie Try-Its Learn the basic skills and knowledge required for flat 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks water paddling. All participants should be proficient swimmers. Canoes and life jackets provided by Metroparks. Juniors 10 to 30 scouts 3 hours Blue Creek, Oak Openings Preserve, Providence, Pearson, Farnsworth and Side Cut

Visit MetroparksToledo.com for the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Watching Wildlife Have you ever taken a look at the animals that live in your neighborhood? Take a closer look at animal homes, listen to animal sounds, observe bird behaviors and find out how animals search for food. Brownie Try-Its 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks

Water Fun Explore the wonders of water! Learn how to be safe in recreational situations as well as how we can conserve water for plants and animals that live nearby. Juniors Nature Programs 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Special Attractions Wildlife Take a closer look at wildlife in Northwest Ohio. Learn to identify animals by their calls, behaviors and physical Windows on Wildlife features. Find out about local endangered species and 19 what is being done to protect them. Wildlife feeding stations with indoor viewing areas, called Windows on Wildlife are available in six Juniors Metroparks. Stop in to warm up or cool down and enjoy 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks watching a variety of birds and other wildlife visit the Your Outdoor Surroundings feeding stations. Windows on Wildlife are located at Take a nature hike and discover ways to protect and Oak Openings Preserve, Pearson, Secor, Side Cut, Swan enjoy the outdoor environment. Creek Preserve and Wildwood Preserve. Juniors 10 to 30 scouts 1 hour All Parks Buehner Center for the Oak Openings The Buehner Center is located at Mallard Lake in Oak Programming available for Cadets and Seniors by Openings Preserve. It is a Metropark facility designed calling 419-407-9700. to enhance your experience of discovery in the Oak Openings Region with a Window on Wildlife, native plant demonstration garden, and educational exhibits with informational brochures and maps. Open daily, CamPsites Available 7 a.m. until dark.

Public camping is not offered in the Metroparks but National Center for Nature Photography there are two primitive group camping areas in Oak Located inside , six miles west of Openings Preserve, used for scout groups: Springbrook US23/I-475 on Central Avenue, the National Center for and the Parkway. For more information or to reserve a Nature Photography is one of a kind. Special exhibits campsite for your scout group call 419-407-9700. feature the work of some of the nation’s premier nature photographers. To schedule a tour, call 419-407-9700. Program Index

Program Page # Bend View Blue Creek Conservation Area Battlefield Fallen Timbers Farnsworth Oak Openings Preserve Pearson Providence Secor Side Cut Swan Creek Preserve Wildwood Preserve Outreach Career Exploration 4 * Create Your Own Program 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * Pick A Pack 7 * * * * * * * * * * * * Build a Wigwam 8 * * * * * Down and Dirty 8 * * * * * * * * * * * * Jump Into Recess 8 * * * * * * * * * * * * Practice Makes Perfect 8 * 20 About Face! Forward March! 9 * * * * * * * * * * * Beams and Bulbs 9 * Games of Skill and Determination 9 * * * * * * * * * * * * On the Trails of History 9 * Lock Walk 10 * * Manor House 10 * Oak Grove School 10 * The Canal Experience 10 * Mud Pike 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * Mule Apples and Muskrat Stew 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * President Washington’s Indian Wars 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * Richly Dressed and Handsome in Appearance 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * The Stranahans 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * Underground Railroad 11 * * * * * * * * * * * * a Home Nature Walks:Trails toDiscovery In theParkAfterDark Hands AcrossHabitats Don’t Take yourBedrockforGranite Plants andTheirPlaces Skins, SkullsandSkills Endangered SpeciesHike Your UnderwaterMetroparks Winter Wonders Where AreYou? Adopt-An-Acre Bird Study Canoeing Environmental Science Fish andWildlifeManagement Forester Geologist Let’s GoOutdoors In theParkAfterDark Mammal Study Naturalist Animal Homes:EverybodyNeeds Program

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Bend View * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Blue Creek Conservation Area

Fallen Timbers Battlefield * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Farnsworth * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Oak Openings Preserve * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pearson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Providence * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Secor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Side Cut * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Swan Creek Preserve * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wildwood Preserve * * Outreach 21 22 Nature Program (continued) Index Program Sharing Your WorldwithWildlife Water &SoilConservation Weather Wildlife Conservation Your LivingWorld Animals Earth &Sky Earth Connection Eco-Explorer Rocks Rock Outdoor Creativity Small Craft Finding Your Way Watching Wildlife Water Fun Wildlife Your OutdoorSurroundings Windows onWildlife Page # 17 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 19

Bend View * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Blue Creek Conservation Area

Fallen Timbers Battlefield * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Farnsworth * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Oak Openings Preserve * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pearson * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Providence * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Secor * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Side Cut * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Swan Creek Preserve * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Wildwood Preserve

Outreach Monroe St. Lake Erie Berkey Sylvania almadge Rd. King Rd. Centenial Rd. T Secor Rd. Toledo

University/Parks Trail Wildwood Preserve 75  20 Secor Central Ave. 475  Elmer Dr.  Ottawa Hills River Oregon Bancroft St. Univ. of Toledo 280 Door St. (main campus) Wynn Rd.  (under development)

Starr Ave. Lallendorf Rd. 295 Pearson Navarre Ave. 2 Crissey Rd.

Angola Rd.. Holland-Sylvania Rd. Reynolds Rd.

 Byrne Rd. Middlegrounds  Holland 23 Swan Creek Preserve (under development)  rail

Airport Highway ayne T Eastgate Rd. W 2 Glendale Rd.  Maumee 80 90 Anthony   75   Maumee-Western Rd. Maumee A 20 Fallen Timbers Audubon  Islands Oak Openings Preserve Battlefield (Side Cut) Monclova Rd. (under development) Wabash-Cannonball Trail (north)

64  Side Cut 475  Whitehouse 24 64  rail (south)  Blue Waterville Creek Neapolis-Waterville Rd. River Wabash-Cannonball T Farnsworth

295  23 Bend View

Your MetroParks Maumee Providence Bend View Metropark Blue Creek Conservation Area Fallen Timbers Battlefield Middlegrounds Oak Openings Preserve Pearson Metropark Secor Metropark Swan Creek Preserve Toledo Botanical Garden Towpath Trail University Trail Wabash-Cannonball Trail Wildwood Preserve 5100 West Central Ave. Toledo, Ohio 43615 MetroparksToledo.com