UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Sunday Stroll
March 26 |
River Cliff Park

Join a naturalist in this series of walks to get outside and explore a new location in our county parks each month. Register online, and come dressed for the weather.

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A Whinny in the Night
March 28 |
River Cliff Park

Eastern Screech Owls are the smallest resident owls in Ohio. These nocturnal predators often make calls like the whinny of a horse. Registration required for this guided hike.

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Woodcock Watch
March 31 |
Blue Heron Reserve

American Woodcocks are a shorebird species with a unique courtship flight. We will be meeting at the Blue Heron Reserve parking lot for a brief talk and to watch the display.

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Easter Eggs - Natural Dyes
April 5 |
Creek Bend Farm

Learn how to dye your Easter eggs using natural ingredients during a two hour program at the Wilson Nature Center. Bring your own eggs. Registration required.

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Tails to Tales
April 12 |
Creek Bend Farm

Bring your toddler to the Wilson Nature Center for stories, crafts and adventure. Please register the child attending, adults need not register.

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Signs of Spring
April 12 |
Christy Farm Nature Preserve

Join naturalist Sarah at the Christy Farm Nature Preserve for an hour long walk through the woods to learn about springtime in Ohio. Registration is required.

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Tails to Tales
April 13 |
Creek Bend Farm

Bring your toddler to the Wilson Nature Center for stories, crafts and adventure. Please register the child attending, adults need not register.

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Big Bird Year 2023
April 15 |
Off-Site

Join us on these monthly hikes and challenge yourself to see as many bird species in one year as possible. Hikes will rotate through various habitats. Registration required.

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Nibbles Adventure Club: Wildflowers
April 15 |
Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area

Be part of the Nibbles Adventure Club! This month we will learn to identify wildflowers. Registration is required.

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Party Animals!
April 22 |
Creek Bend Farm

We are celebrating animal birthdays this month. Join us to make party masks, animal enrichment presents, and animal treats. Registration is requested, walk-ins are welcome.

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Sunday Stroll
April 23 |
The Woods at the Luscombe Farm

Join a naturalist in this series of walks to get outside and explore a new location in our county parks each month. Register online, and come dressed for the weather.

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Wildflower Walk
April 27 |
The Woods at the Luscombe Farm

Learn identification tips for native wildflowers. Registration is required. Please dress for being on a potentially muddy trail.

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Warbler ID for Beginners
May 6 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join naturalist Sarah Chong at the Wilson Nature Center for a classroom presentation to learn how to identify Spring warblers in Ohio. Registration is required

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Origami Flower Bouquet
May 17 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join Naturalist Sarah at the Wilson Nature Center to learn how to create a colorful origami flower bouquet. This program is for ages 10 and up. Registration is required.

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Beginner Archery
May 20 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join Naturalist Sarah at Creek Bend Farm to learn the basics of archery. Participants must be at least 10 years of age, and registration is required.

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Sunday Stroll
May 28 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join a naturalist in this series of walks to get outside and explore a new location in our county parks each month. Register online, and come dressed for the weather.

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Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
June 20 - 23 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

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Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)
June 20 - 23 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

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Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)
June 20 - 23 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

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Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
June 27 - 30 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

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EXPLORE YOUR SANDUSKY COUNTY PARKS

Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area

The diverse habitats include open fields, woodlands, wet meadows, and limestone barrens.

Discover Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area
Countryside Park

This 20-acre property includes grassy spaces for play,

Discover Countryside Park
North Coast Inland Trail

The Sandusky County portion of the North Coast Inland Trail, or NCIT, is a 28-mile multi-use trail that travels between Elmore and Bellevue.

Discover the North Coast Inland Trail
The Woods at the Luscombe Farm

A 1-mile loop trail meanders through this picturesque 55-acre woodlot which consists of maples, hickories, oaks, and spicebush.

Discover The Woods at the Luscombe Farm
Wolf Creek Park

Nestled along the banks of the Sandusky River

Discover Wolf Creek Park
White Star Park

White Star Park consists of 797 acres and four distinct areas which include; White Star Quarry, White Star Campground, Barn and Cabins, and Doug Haubert Wetland.

Discover White Star Park
Tea Kaufman Homestead

This 14-acre property is directly adjacent to the North Coast Inland Trail and serves as an access point to the trail.

Shelley Wetland

This 17-acre, bowl-shaped wetland was created when gravel was removed for the construction of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway

Discover Shelley Wetland
River Cliff Park

Home of our Administrative Offices. Donated by Black Swamp Conservancy, this 80-acre park is located on the Sandusky River adjacent to the Blue Banks

Discover River Cliff Park
Franklin and Phillip Rose Wildlife Area

Located at the mouth of Muddy Creek this wetland area is used for programming purposes only.

Discover Franklin and Phillip Rose Wildlife Area
Decoy Marsh

Previously a private hunt club, this 67-acre property consists of wetlands and diked marsh areas

Explore Decoy Marsh
Christy Farm Nature Preserve

Visitors can enjoy a walk along the Muskellunge Creek or catch a glimpse of an active heron rookery

Visit Christy Farm Nature Preserve
Mull Covered Bridge

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places this “town lattice” truss type bridge is one of the last remaining covered bridges in Northwest Ohio.

Explore Mull Covered Bridge
Blue Heron Reserve

This 160 acre propery features seasonal wetlands, grassy trails, and a mile of boardwalk trail.

Visit Blue Heron Reserve
Creek Bend Farm

Featuring the Wilson Nature Center, the Wildlife Library and Children's Activity Area

Explore Creek Bend Farm