Archive for August, 2012

2012 Allen County Trailblazer Program Kickoff

[ September 2, 2012; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Metea County Park Nature Center

September 2, Sunday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join us at our kickoff event for the 2012 Trailblazer Community Hiking Program. Sponsored in part this year by PHP and PPG Cardiology we are looking forward to a great new hiking season. Come out and meet representatives from the participating agencies and take [...]

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St. Joe River Canoe Trip

[ September 29, 2012; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Metea County Park Nature Center

September 29, Saturday  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us for an early fall paddle upon theSt.JoeRiverfrom Spencerville to Cedarville. We’ll meet at Metea & shuttle to our put in site.  We could see heron, ducks, or osprey and eagles.  Lunch is provided.  See facilitator about prerequisites.

Cost: $20

Pre-register by:  9/24

Min: 6  Max: [...]

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Fourth Friday Night Hike

[ September 28, 2012; 8:00 pm; ] Metea County Park

September 28, Friday  8:00 PM

Animals are already beginning preparations for winter.  We’ll look and listen for signs of their activity.

This hike is good for Allen County Trailblazers credit

Cost: $2.00

Pre-register by: 9/20

Min. 5  Max.  35

To register or for more information:

Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-8619  Bob Dispenza

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Glow-in-the-Dark Hike

[ September 28, 2012; 8:00 am to 9:30 am. ] Fox Island County Park

September 28, Friday  8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Join us to search the night for glowworms and bioluminescent mushrooms.  If you like, bring a luminescent toy, or object, but no flashlights or glow sticks to preserve night vision.

Cost: $2.00

Pre-register by: 9/23

Min:5  Max: 20

To register or for more information:

Email:  rzartman@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-3186  Ron Zartman

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Stockbridge Audubon Society Birding Fieldtrip

[ September 22, 2012; 8:00 am; ] Fox Island Bird Observation Building Lot

September 22, Saturday  8:00 AM

Join local bird enthusiasts as they search for resident birds and fall migrants.  Meet at the Bird Observation Building parking lot.

Cost: $2.00 entry fee

Pre-register by: N/A

Min. N/A   Max. N/A

To register or for more information:

Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-3186  Ron Zartman

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Canoeing Basics

[ September 15, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park Bowman Lake

September 15, Saturday  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Learn how to paddle a canoe and get to where you aim to go!  You will learn the basics of water safety, parts of the paddle and canoe, and the strokes that will help you follow the course. Required for Canoeing theSt.JoeRivertrip, or [...]

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Preschool Discovery Hour – Turtle Tracks

[ September 11, 2012; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park

September 11, Tuesday  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Youngsters will meet our exhibit turtles, search for wild turtles at the wetland and have a snack.

Cost: $3.00/Child        $2.00/adult

Pre-register by: 9/6

Min:5    Max: 20

To register or for more information:

Email:  rzartman@allencountyparks.0rg

Call: 449-3186  Ron Zartman

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Stockbridge Audubon Society Birding Fieldtrip

[ September 1, 2012; 7:30 am; ] Fox Island Bird Observation Building Lot

September 1, Saturday  7:30 AM

Join local bird enthusiasts as they search for resident birds and fall migrants.  Meet at the Bird Observation Building parking lot.

Cost: $2.00 entry fee

Pre-register by: N/A

Min. N/A  Max. N/A

To register or for more information:

Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-3186  Ron Zartman

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Scrapbooking “Crop ‘Til You Drop!”

[ August 17, 2012; 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm. September 21, 2012; 6:00 pm to 11:59 pm. ] Fox Island County Park

August 17, September 21, Fridays  6:00 PM-Midnight

Summer vacation pictures are beckoning!  Join Creative Memories Consultant, Sherina Hewson, in scrapbooking memories to last a lifetime.  We provide a cedar-lodge setting and refreshments to chase those spring rains away!  Pizza can be ordered for an additional $5.00.  Everyone usually brings an optional snack to [...]

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[ August 14, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. September 11, 2012; 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park

August 14, September 11, Tuesdays  9:30 AM-10:30 AM

Meet a naturalist atBowmanLakefor crafts and games– August 14.  Fill your artistic side by using your senses to find the red, white and blue colors in nature – September 11.  Fee includes a snack and theme-related craft.  Pre-school teachers of attending students are free.  Homeschool [...]

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