April May June 2010 Program Guide


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3 Summer Camps

4 Welcome/About Metroparks

5 Open or the Season

6 Scoutennial Celebration

7 Special Events

8 Free Sunday Sampler

10 Nature Programs12 Nature Programs or Kids13 Nature Programs or Scouts

14 Nature Photography Programs

16 Parks & Places

18 History Programs

19 Wildwood Manor House Programs

20 Toledo Botanical Garden Programs

20Lucas Soil & Water Conservation District

21 Natures Nursery Programs

21 Volunteer Programs22 Friends and Partners Programs

24 Members Programs

25Program Index

29 Contacts

30 Directory, Park Hours, Map and Accessibility

Reservations

Phone reservations: 419-407-9700Online reservations: MetroparksPrograms.comProgram hotline/Cancellations: 419-407-9771Facility Rentals, page 28Reservation Form, page 31

Volunteer Services 419-407-9703

Contents

Scoutennial, page 6

Summer Camp, page 3

Global Youth Service Daypage 22

PROGRAMS LISTED BY DATE AT METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM

Scoutennial, page 6

Scoutennial, page 6

Global Youth Service Daypage 22


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Memories Are Made AtMetroparks Summer Camps

Nature Camp (Ages 7 to 12)Nature Camp is a week o nature discoveryand exploration or kids that includes unand educational activities, games and livinghistory. Each day has a dierent ocus. Itsa great educational experience or children

who enjoy nature, history and the outdoors.

Home base is Wildwood Preserve, with twodays o eld trips to enjoy shing, boating,wildlie watching, historical tours and unnature activities. Exciting trips are plannedor other Metroparks and local destinations.Transportation will be provided.

Camp will be held rain or shine with plentyo rainy day options. Equipment, supplies

and eld trip transportation provided. Dueto demand, campers may only attend onesession. Participants must be 7 to 12 yearsold during the session.All sessions Monday - Friday,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallFee: $95 | Reservations

Session 1: June 28 - July 2Session 2: July 12 - July 16Session 3: July 19 - July 23Session 4: August 2 - 6Session 5: August 9 - 13Session 6: August 16 - 20

Wee Workshop Preschool Summer

Camp (Ages 3 to 4)Accompany your preschooler or all theun o our monthly Wee Workshop programin a summer day camp atmosphere.Explore avorite Ohio animals throughsongs, puppets and games. Enjoy multi-sensory, hands-on activities, crats andoutdoor exploration. Register child only.

Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18,10 to 11:30 a.m.Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall$45 | Reservations

Fishing is one o the many outdoor activities atMetroparks summer camps.

NEW! Metroparks Explorers(Ages 5 to 6)

Butterfies, raccoons and birds oh my!Spend an exciting week discovering what

wild things live nearby. Explorers willsearch or animal homes and tracks plususe their listening skills to search or birds,toads and insects. A week o hands-onactivities, songs and outdoor un awaits.

This is a drop-o program.Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall$95 | Reservations

Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 12 to 16)Challenge yoursel through exciting outdoor

adventures, make a dierence by restoringendangered habitats and meet new riends.Teens will encounter the outdoors throughhabitat, nature photography, wildernesssurvival and canoeing. Fun will abound with

water games, hands-on activities and takehome projects. Home base is WildwoodPreserve, with three days o eld trips.

Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallMonday, June 21 - Friday, June 25,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.$125 | Reservations

RESERvATIOnS: 419-407-9700 OR METROPARKSPROGRAMS.COM

For scholarship inormation, please call 419-407-9701


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Welcome

Spring is about possibilities. Its a newbeginning, or people and nature andespecially or the Metroparks, where natureand people meet.

AtSecor,SwanCreekPreserveandPearson,

wildfowers such as spring beauties decorate the

landscape as early as April.

Ifyouvebeenhibernatinglikeagroundhogall

winter, those rst warm, sunny days are a call to

dust o the bicycle or lace up the hiking shoes and

hit the trail. See the center section o this Program

Guide or a new trail program. I youre a runner,join us or the Happy Trails 5K or the Glass City

Marathon.

Warblersthecolorfullittlesongbirdsthatmakea

birders heart race typically arrive in large waves

around Mothers Day. Keep an eye on the eeders

at the Windows on Wildlie at Wildwood, Secor,

Oak Openings, Side Cut, Pearson and Swan Creek.Watch the Nature Now blog on MetroparksToledo.

com or updates.

AlsoinMay,theclick-clapofmulehoovesonthe

towpath returns to Providence Metropark as The

Canal Experience begins a new season. Cruise

down the old canal, shop The General Store and

stop in the Isaac Ludwig Mill or a peak at the past.

Springisalsoapreludetosummer,andtime

to sign up your little explorer or a Metroparks

summer camp. Find details in this Program Guide

about how your kids can make memories they will

have or a lietime.

Whatever your outdoor passion, we hope you willenjoy your time in Metroparks this spring. But hurry

it doesnt last long.

Metroparks o the Toledo Area is a

regional system o premier natural,

historical and cultural parklands. A public

agency serving Lucas County, Metroparks

maintains parks and conservation areas

totaling 10,500 acres. The park districtsmission is to enhance our quality o lie

and inspire preservation eorts in this and

uture generations.

Hours of Operation

All Metroparks open daily, 7 a.m. until

dark. Admission: Free. Other hours and

ees apply to specic attractions.

Programs

Metroparks programs and activities

encompass a wide variety o interests

related to the park districts purpose.

Programs are open to everyone.

Children must be accompanied by adults

unless noted as a drop-o program.

I you have a disabling condition

and would like inormation and

support or accessibility to programs,

services, acilities or applying or a job at

Metroparks, call 419-407-9700. Trail

Partner volunteers or interpreters are

available upon request.

Metroparks o the Toledo Area is anEqual Opportunity Employer and does

not discriminate in employment.

Programs and services are available to

any member o the public.

Metroparks Trails

Trails in each o the Metroparks oer a

variety o distances and experiences, rom

winding dirt paths through the woods and

prairies, to hard-surace all-purpose trails

suitable or bicycling and skating. Oak

Openings Preserve also has horse trails.

About MetroparksNew Season,New Opportunities


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Open For The Season

Wildwood Manor House

Built in the1930s in the Georgian Colonialstyle, the Manor House and grounds, nowWildwood Preserve, was the amily estateo Robert A. Stranahan, co-ounder o theChampion Spark Plug Co., and his wie, Page.Tour Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday andSunday. By reservation during the week.Free(See Wildwood Manor House listing orprograms and special events)

National Center or NaturePhotographyLocated inside Secor Metropark, thePhotography Center is the only one o itskind in the country. Exhibits eature the

work o some o the nations premier nature

photographers.Hours: noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays andSundays (and during special events)Free(See Nature Photography listing orworkshops and special exhibits)

Oak Grove School

The Oak Grove School, located at the EastEntrance to Wildwood Preserve, is openquarterly or visitors to learn what it was liketo attend a one-room school. Call or Reser-

vations (Required).(See History listing or programs)

The Canal Experience

This unique, educational attraction justacross the Maumee River rom GrandRapids, takes visitors back to 1876 during aone-hour cruise aboard an authentic canalboat. Stop at the Isaac Ludwig Mill to seehow water power is used to saw logs andgrind grain, and nish your visit at theGeneral Store.May: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to1 p.m. and Saturday, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

June: Wednesday through Saturday, 12:30 to3:30 p.m.Prices: Canal boat tickets $6 adults, $5Metropark Members and seniors (60 andover), $4 children (3 to 12); ages two andunder Free. Mill tours Free.

Side Cut ExplorerBoard the 12-passenger, wheelchairaccessible tram or a ride along theMaumee River and canal tow-path. EveryTuesday, June through October. Groups canschedule separate times or a nominal ee.Tuesday, June 1, 8, 15, 2210 and 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, June 29, 6 and 7:30 p.m.Side Cut, Riverview AreaFee: $2 | Reservations

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Scoutennial CelebrationSaturday, May 1

Scoutennial: Indian LoreEarn the Indian Lore merit badge. Experi-ence the liestyle and culture o the Native

Americans o northwest Ohio by building aconical wigwam and playing native games.10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Fee: $6 | Reservations

Scoutennial: Sharing Your Worldwith Wildlie

An advancement opportunity or Bear Cubs.

Learn about endangered and extinct animals,how to become a wildlie ocer and receiveinstructions or a take home milk jug eederproject.May 1, 1 to 2 p.m.Fee: $3 | Reservations

Scoutennial: GeologistAn advancement opportunity or Webelos.Learn about ossils, mountain ormation andhow rocks and minerals are used in everydaylie. Nature walk provided to discover localgeological eatures.2 to 3 p.m.Fee: $3 | Reservations

Scoutennial: Naturalist

An advancement opportunity or Webelos tounderstand their role in natures web o lieand discover the plants and animals that livelocally.3:30 to 4:30 p.m.Fee: $3 | Reservations

Celebrate The ScoutennialMetroparks congratulates the Boy Scouts onits centennial, or Scoutennial, in 2010. Withits dedication to service and outdoor ethic,Scouting has played manyimportant roles in the Metroparks over thepark districts own history, rom blazing trailsin the early days to Eagle Scout service

projects that continue today.

The ollowing activities will be held Saturday,May 1, at Providence Metropark in GrandRapids. Register or one or all o thesescout-riendly programs individually. Savetime to take an educational cruise aboardThe Volunteer Canal Boat and tour the IsaacLudwig Mill. The boat departs at 12:30, 2 and3:30 p.m.

Scoutennial: Bird StudyAn advancement opportunity or Boy Scoutsto earn their Bird Study merit badge. Dis-cover the basics o bird identication anduse o binoculars and eld guides throughdiscussion and hands-on activities. Hike with

a Metroparks leader to ulll requirements.10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Fee: $6 | Reservations

Scouting In ActionEagle Scout candidates or troopleaders interested in service projects

in the Metroparks can make arrange-ments by calling 419-407-9703.

A wide variety o appropriate projectsare available throughout theMetroparks. For additional inorma-tion, see the Get Connected sectiono MetroparksToledo.com.


Scouts o all ages are invited to the ScoutennialCelebration May 1 at Providence.


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Bike Week: Family Fun RideCelebrate Bike Week with an escorted rideexploring the University/Parks Trail. Yourbike guide will provide tips or riding saelyon the park trails and on the road. This untrip is appropriate or bike riders o allages and abilities. All riders should wearhelmets. Bike Week is a project o the

Toledo Metropolitan Area Council oGovernments (TMACOG).Tuesday, May 18, 6 to 7 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, Visitor CenterFree

Community Resources Workshopor Educators

Visit local venues and discover how toaccess the educational services available in

your region with many curriculumconnections. Cosponsored by Metroparks,The Challenger Learning Center, ToledoLucas County Public Library, ToledoMuseum o Art, Toledo Mud Hens, TheBlade, Lourdes College, Toledo Zoo, WGTE

and Toledo Jazz Society. Call 419 255-8000,ext 7432 or ees and reservations.Monday, June 14- Friday, June 18, 8:30a.m. to 4 p.m.Fee: $160 | Reservations

Happy Trails 5K Race/WalkRegister now or the 6th Annual HappyTrails 5K Race/Walk. Proceeds undmaintenance and improvements toMetroparks trails. Awards or the top threemale and emale nishers plus various agegroups. Early registration $18 beore June14. Registration ater June 14 $25. A special

Family Entry Fee o $65 or our or moreamily members. Event occurs rain or shine.No reunds. Registrations ater June 17must be in person at Wildwood Preserve,

Visitor Center. Call 419-407-9700 ordirections or more inormation.Sponsored by Daves Running Shop, 7UP,The Andersons, Toledo Roadrunners,

Paramount and ProMedica.Saturday, June 19, 9 a.m.Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallFee: $18 Early Bird | $25 Ater June 14Reservations

MetroBarks Festival: A Day For DogsItll be a tail-waggin good time at the 7th

annual MetroBarks celebration. Join us orthe announcement o the Toledo BladesPet Idol nalists and winner or nd yournew best riend at one o the rescueadoption booths. Register your dog orthe Mutt Show or the Hot Digital Dogexhibit or better yet, leash up or the newPaws in the Park dog walk! Visit with

WGTEs Cliord and Martha, share dogtales with the Toledo Lucas County PublicLibrary or check out a variety o pooch-approved vendors. Entertainment providedby the Toledo School or the Arts.Sponsored by the Toledo Blade, ToledoHumane Society, Toledo Kennel Club,Planned Pethood and the Andersons.Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Secor Metropark, National Center orNature PhotographyFree

Last year, more than 800 runners participated in theHappy Trails 5K, which returns to Wildwood June 19.


Special Events


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NEW!

Free Sunday Sampler

Bring a picnic lunch and spendSunday aternoons with your amily in oneo northwest Ohios most scenic settings

Wildwood Preserve. A dierent experienceis oered each week. Free.

NEW! Trailblazers: North AmericanNaturalists

North America is blessed with some o theworlds most amazing wildlie. Over thecenturies, a unique cast o men and womenincluding Presidents, scientists, authors andTV personalities inspired generations torespect and preserve Americas naturalplaces. Learn how naturalist pioneers romthe 1700s to present discovered and

conserved an incredibly diverse array ospecies.Sunday, April 11, 2 to 3 p.m.Metroparks Hall

Family Puppet ShowThis whimsical puppet show stars some othe parks more unpopular animals and

uncovers the surprisingly positive traits obees, bats, spiders and more. The show isinteractive and un or all ages.Sunday, April 18, 2 to 3 p.m.Manor House, Lower Level

ButteriesSpring is natures way o saying lets party.

Celebrate by searching or the earliestbutterfies and other signs o the season.Sunday, April 25, 2 to 3 p.m.Visitor Center

Beams n BulbsOverlooking Ten Mile Creek, the ManorHouse blends 1930s technology, GeorgianColonial architecture and the work o apioneer landscape designer to createToledos most interesting home. You are sureto pick up a ew ideas or designing your ownmansion during this ascinating tour o the

homes attic, gardens and select rooms.Sunday, May 2, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Manor House Lawn

WildowersSometimes it pays to keep your head down.

A walk in the park will never be the sameater you see what youve been missing.

Trees dominate much o the year, buttodays show is spring wildfowers kneehigh and below.Sunday, May 9, 2 to 3 p.m.Visitor Center

Blue WalkBlue jays, bluebirds, and blue lupine at

Wildwood Preserve set the stage or a hikethat will highlight all things blue. Plants andanimals that reside in the Oak OpeningsRegion will be the ocus o this exciting reeprogram.Sunday, May 16, 2 to 3 p.m.Metroparks Hall

Ice Age, Today and BeyondDuring the Pleistocene Era wooly mammoths,giant sloths and saber-tooth tigers ruled thecontinent. This long time span witnessedextreme climate change and eventually gaveus the animals o today. How will currentclimate changes aect the worlds wildlie?

What will the amiliar animals o today looklike in 5000 years? We look to the last iceage or clues to our uture.Sunday, May 23, 2 to 3 p.m.Metroparks Hall


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Wild babies, like this ox pup, are the subject o the May 30 Sunday Sampler at Wildwood.

Family: Baby AnimalsBunnies, pups, and owlets - the woodsare turning green and baby animals aregrowing up all around us. See what theseanimal babies have inherited rom theirparents.Sunday, May 30, 2 to 3 p.m.Playground Area

Oak Grove SchoolGet excited like its the rst day o schoolagain. Enter an original 1890s schoolhouseand travel back over a hundred years witha school marm dressed in period attire.This will be a ascinating, hands-on lessonin how much education has changed in a

century. Just remember to behave!Discipline had to be strict when dealing

with eight grades in one building.Sunday, June 6, 2 to 3 p.m.Oak Grove School

NEW! Wildwood BatsExplore how the world might look to a batand learn about many ways bats are soimportant to our ecosystems. Following abrie indoor session and survey, ventureoutdoors or a guided night hike to listen and

watch or bats in their natural environment.Sunday, June 13, 8 to 10 p.m.Visitor Center

Herp, Herp HoorayLeave no stone unturned on your journeyto discover the amazing array o animals innorthwest Ohio. Search or signs o rogs,turtles, and snakes.Sunday, June 20, 2 to 3 p.m.

Visitor Center

History o HorsesFor tens o thousands o years, horses andtheir kin have walked the Earth. Lets see

who their ancestors were and discuss thehuman relationship with the our-leggedequines.

Sunday, June 27, 2 to 3 p.m.Visitor Center


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Spend time in the eld with Metroparksnaturalists. Programs are canceled duringinclement weather. No dogs allowed.

Springtime Geocache Egg HuntYouve never hunted eggs like this beore!Adults and children use GPS units to scourOak Openings or clues. Answer all the

questions and go home with your springtreat bag. Metroparks has a limitednumber o GPS units to loan, so reserve

yours now or bring your own. For GPSinstructions please arrive 30 minutes priorto the program start time. Fee is per personages ve and up, ree or ages our andunder.

Saturday, April 3, 1 to 3 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorchFee: $3 | Reservations

Advanced Bird StudyEver hear a bird chirping in the backyardand wonder what it is? Hone your visual and

auditory identication skills in this in-depth,advanced bird study.Secor Metropark, Secor RoomFee: $5 (Metroparks members $4)Reservations

Thursday, April 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Bird HikeBird lovers will enjoy these monthly outingsto explore the avian world. Programparticipants develop a keen eye or spottingthe wide variety o birds that live or migrate

through the region. Bring your binocularsand avorite eld guide.Secor Metropark, National Center or NaturePhotography parking lotFree

Saturday, April 10, 8:30 to 10 a.m.Saturday, June 5, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Meet Me at Metroparks:Where the Bualo RoamDid you know bualo once roamed in ourown backyard? Meet Bualo Woman andlearn about this North American species andhow it was saved romextinction.Wednesday, April 14, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Secor Metropark, Secor RoomFree | Reservations

Moonlight MileEnjoy a twilight rendezvous under a crescentnew moon as we observe the night sky andspring wildlie activity.Thursday, April 15, 8 to 9:30 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, Visitor Center

Fee:$5 (Metroparks members $4)Reservations

NEW! Wetland Birds ExtraordinairePearson Norths newly created wetlandsare quickly gaining acclaim in the bird

watching world. Over 32 species o waterloving birds have been seen on this sight in

the last year. Join Metroparks sta to lookor nds such as sandpipers, bitterns andegrets. A limited supply o binoculars willbe available to borrow.Sunday, April 18, 2 to 3 p.m.Pearson Metropark, Johlin Cabin parking lotFree


NaturePrograms

In May, when the warblers (like this hooded warbler)arrive during the spring migration, northwest Ohio isone o the best places in the country or a birdenthusiast to be.


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Metropark Mutts: Howl & ProwlA night hike or dogs and their owners.Dogs must get along with other dogs, haveshots and be on a 6 t. leadSunday, April 25, 8 to 9 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, Visitor CenterFee: $5 | Reservations

Meet The AuthorExperience childrens literature in a wholenew way when you meet storyteller and com-poser Rick Sowash, the author o the booksCritters, Flitters and Spitters, Heroes of Ohio

andRipsnortting Whoppers. Teachers andhome school amilies are invited to reservea spot to learn about illustrating and writingbooks. Program includes a nature walk andtime or a brown bag lunch. Cosponsored

with the Toledo Area Council InternationalReading Association. Separate teachersprogram and reception or a nominal ee.Thursday, May 5, 10 and 11:15 a.m.(space is limited)

Wildwood Preserve, Ward PavilionFee: $2 | Reservations

Starbucks Bird WatchWhat winged jewels decorate the woodsand Window on Wildlie? Treat yoursel to a

weekly sneak peek o migratory songbirds

ollowed by a cup o brew a combinationguaranteed to start your day right! Courtesyo Starbucks.

Wildwood Preserve, Visitor CenterFree | Reservations

Friday, May 7, 8 to 9 a.m.Friday, May 14, 8 to 9 a.m.Friday, May 21, 8 to 9 a.m.

Friday, May 28, 8 to 9 a.m.

Migratory Bird Day: Bird HikeTake advantage o one o the best birdinglocations in the Midwest and celebrate thediversity o birds that migrate through ourregion on this avian holiday. Metroparksnaturalists share their talents and teach you

the art o successul birding. Bring yourbinoculars and avorite eld guide.Saturday, May 8, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Centerparking lotFree

Oak Openings Sel Directed Bird HikeTest your birding skills as you set out on

your own or this sel-directed bird hike.Oak Openings Preserve eatures a vast arrayo birds to discover, so be sure to bring yourbinoculars and avorite eld guide.

Sunday, May 9, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Centerparking lotFree

In the Park Ater DarkImmerse yoursel in a special nighttimeadventure on a Metroparks trail under the

light o the ull moon. Track nocturnalwildlie, listen or owls and experience asky ull o stars with a telescope while themoons shadows ollow you.Swan Creek Preserve, Airport Highwayparking lotFee: $5 (Metroparks members $4)Reservations

Wednesday, April 14, 9 to 10 p.m.Friday, May 28, 9 to 10 p.m.Saturday, June 26, 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.


Spend a morning in the feld at Oak Openings duringMigratory Bird Day, May 8.


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NEW! Twilight HikeSee the Metroparks in a whole new light.This amily program introduces you tonature at night as we explore nocturnalhabitats and learn about the animals that

roam the parks ater sundown.Friday, June 11, 8 to 9 p.m.Swan Creek Preserve, Airport Highwayparking lotFree

Canoe PaddleExplore the scenic Maumee River rom a

perspective you may not have experiencedbeore - by canoe. This leisurely paddle isor adults and children 11 and older. Allminors must be in the same canoe as theirlegal guardian. Two people per canoe.Farnsworth, Boat Launch parking lotFee: $10 per person(Metroparks members $8)

ReservationsSaturday, May 29, 10 a.m. to NoonSaturday, June 12, 10 a.m. to Noon

Audubon Island Canoe PaddleMake the most o a rare opportunity to

visit an island nature preserve. A leisurelyevening on the river should provide somegreat wildlie viewing so bring yourbinoculars. For adults and children 11 andolder. All minors must be in the same canoeas their legal guardian. Two people percanoe. (Program canceled i water is high).Thursday, June 24, 5:30 to 8 p.m.Side Cut, Riverview ShelterFee: $10 per person(Metroparks members $8)

Reservations

Nature Programsor Kids

Park Pals & Wee Workshop (Ages 3 to 6)

Children and their adult companions spendquality time outside in nature learning abouta dierent topic every month. Each programincludes a un activity, a nature walk and acrat.Fee: $5 | Reservations

April Showers Bring May Flowers Wildwood Preserve, Windows on Wildlie

Saturday, April 17, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Oak OpeningsLodgeTuesday, April 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Their Beak Tells You What They EatWildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallSaturday, May 15, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings

LodgeTuesday, May 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Birds o a Feather

Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallSaturday, June 5, 10 to 11:30 a.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Oak OpeningsLodgeTuesday, June 8, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Toddler Trails(Ages 18 months to 3 years)An outdoor, multi-sensory nature play andexploration every rst Wednesday o eachmonth. (Register toddler only.)

Wildwood Preserve, Visitor CenterFee: $3 | Reservations

Wednesday, April 7, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 10 to 11 a.m.


During Toddler Trails, little explorers enjoy multi-sensoryplay in nature.


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Trail Detectives (Ages 7 to 12)Detectives needed! There are somemysteries in the park that need to be solved.Follow the trail o clues to solve a new

mystery each month.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorchFee: $3 | Reservations

Saturday, April 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 8, 2 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, June 12, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Homeschool ProgramsLessons o the LoraxCelebrate Earth Day with a special readingo The Lorax, create a recycled crat andtake a naturalist led walk.Thursday, April 22, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Side Cut, Lamb CenterFee: $5 | Reservations

Blue Creek Treasures

Spend a day investigating one oMetroparks newest editions, Blue CreekConservation Area. Discover the OakOpenings habitats on a nature walk, getup close with live animals rom NaturesNursery and uncover the dierent soilsin this area with hands-on activities.Co-sponsored by Natures Nursery and

Lucas Soil and Water ConservationDistrict.Blue Creek Conservation AreaWednesday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Fee: $4 per child 5 years and olderReservations

Wilderness SurvivalCome get lost in Oak OpeningsPreserve. Learn how to start a re, builda shelter and read a map using a

compass. Basic survival skills are a mustor everyone.Thursday, June 10, 10 a.m. to NoonOak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorchFee $3 | Reservations

Nature Programsor Scouts

Calling All Webelos: ForesterExplore a orested area to learn theimportance o trees and ways to help sustainthe orest ecosystem. Scouts will complete

5 requirements to earn this activity pin. Adrop-o program, dress or the weather anda snack is provided.Thursday, April 8, 4 to 5:15 p.m.Side Cut, Riverview AreaFee: $3 | Reservations

Visit a unique Metroparks property, the Blue Creek Conservation Area in Whitehouse, May 19.


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National Center or Nature Photographywill be closed on Monday, May 31, orMemorial Day.

Nature Shoot:Early Spring Wildowers

A photo adventure in search o the rstwildfowers o spring. Nature photographers

Art Weber and Bob Jacksy will helpparticipants capture these beautiul symbolso spring.Thursday, April 8, 6 to 8 p.m.Swan Creek Preserve, Glendale parking lotFee: $15 (Metroparks members $12)Reservations

Photo Arts Club Exhibit OpeningReception: 2010 Contest ShowOpening reception or the 2010 Photo ArtsClub o Toledo Annual Photography contestall entry exhibit. The display continuesthrough Sunday, May 2. Everyone welcome.Friday, April 9, 5 to 8 p.m.Secor Metropark, National Center or Nature

PhotographyFree

Naturalists Camera Club o ToledoMonthly programs presented by the NCCTare open to everyone and typically include aguest speaker, nature photography instruc-tion and light rereshments.

Secor Metropark, National Center or NaturePhotographyFree

Natures Nursery Center or WildlieRehabilitation and Conservation

Sunday, April 11, 2 to 4 p.m. Insect and Flower Relationshipsby Roger SutherlandSunday, May 9, 2 to 4 p.m.

Ecuador and the Galapagos Islandsby Adele ShelterSunday, June 13, 2 to 4 p.m.

NEW! Become A BetterPhotographer:The Creative Process

This ve session workshop combines threeclassroom sessions with two eldsessions, all designed to help those whoalready know the basics and want totake the quality o their images to the next

level. These sessions concentrate on thecreative process, how to make your photosdistinctive.Classroom sessionsMondays, April 12, 19, 26Field sessions Thursdays, April 15 and 227 to 9 p.m.Secor Metropark, Secor RoomFee: $90 (Metropark members $80)Reservations

Nature Shoot:Mid-Spring Wildowers

A photo adventure in search o thewild-fowers o mid-spring led by naturephotographers Art Weber and Bob Jacksy,

who will help participants capture these

beautiul symbols o spring.Thursday, April 22, 6 to 8 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorchFee: $15 (Metroparks members $12)Reservations

Nature is always the ocus in the gallery or in thefeld at the Nature Photography Center. Visit the centerweekends, noon to 5 p.m.

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Oak Openings Photo Primer:Wet Sand PrairieThe wet sand prairies o the Oak OpeningsRegion are among the rarest habitats onearth. Join nature photographers Art Weber

and Bob Jacksy as they explore these specialwet areas at one o the best times o year.Along the way, theyll help you capture thesespecial scenes in photographs.Thursday, April 29, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Meets at Irwin PrairieFee: $15 (Metroparks members $12)Reservations

New Gallery Exhibits:7th Anniversary Special Exhibit -Favorites rom the NCNP collections

Join the NCNP or a special 7th AnniversaryCelebration and new exhibit eaturingavorites and new prints rom the centercollections. Exhibit continues through

June 27.Saturday, May 8, Noon to 5 p.m.Secor Metropark, National Center or NaturePhotographyFree

Nature Shoot: Oak SavannaOak savannas, or Oak Openings, are a key and rare habitat o our Oak OpeningsRegion. Lupine should be at its best along

with a host o other spring species in one

o our areas best savannas located in TheNature Conservancys Kitty Todd Preserve.Thursday, June 3, 6 to 9 p.m.Kitty Todd PreserveFee: $15 (Metroparks members $12)Reservations

Nature Shoot: Summer Solstice

Activity in nature hits a peak with the longestday o the year. Kitty Todd will have adierent look than it did during the early

June program as photographers seek outthe rare wildfowers and animals o June.Monday, June 21, 6 to 9 p.m.O-Site, Kitty Todd PreserveFee: $20 (Metroparks members $15)Reservations

Become a member.

Call 419-407-9700.

Get Connected!Join Today! By becoming amember, you place yourselin the felds and orestsprotecting wildlie; help

restore natural areas; assistnaturalists in classroomsand workshops to educatechildren and teachers.Member dollars make adierence.

As a Metroparks member youwill receive two issues a year

o Metroparks Magazine andthe Program Guide mailedto your home, plus discountson many acility and programreservation ees.

Become a member.

Call 419-407-9700.


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Glass City Marathon To Wind Through Wildwood

Parks & Places


METROPARKS

Wildwood Preserve and the University/ParksTrail will be part o a new course or this

years Glass City Marathon, April 25.

The event, centered at the University oToledo, will oer a race experience designedor the entire amily, oering multiple eventsincluding a marathon, hal marathon, ve-person marathon relay, 5K and two kidsraces. Several water stops along with medical

services will be provided along the racecourse.

Marathon weekend will promote health andwellness or the entire amily as well. Inconjunction with the races, a Wellness andFitness Exposition will be held at Savage

Arena Saturday April 24, rom 10 a.m. to7 p.m. Beverages, snacks and an awards

ceremony will be held ollowing the race atUT Lot 10, behind the Glass Bowl. Cash andprizes will be awarded to the top ve maleand emale nishers overall and in 14 age

categories.

The 34th annualMarathon, pre-sented by theUniversity o Toledoand WTOL-Channel11, is produced bythe Toledo Road-runners Club, which has partnered with

Metroparks on the successul Happy Trails5K. Other sponsors include Daves RunningShop, Asics and Team in Training. A portiono the proceeds received rom the Marathonand its amily o races will benet the work othe Great Lakes Center or Autism.

Discounted early bird registration or the2010 Glass City Marathon is now open.

Normal and late registration is available untilApril 24. No registrations will be accepted onrace day. For more inormation and to regis-ter online visit: www.glasscitymarathon.org.

Happy Trails Is Here Again; 5K Returns June 19

Last year, more than 800 runners andwalkers participated in the Happy Trails 5KRace/Walk at Wildwood Preserve. This yearssixth annual event, Saturday, June 19, isexpect to grow even more.

In addition to a scenic route within thepreserve, the race oers the opportunity to

win awards or the top three male and emale

nishers by age groups. Money raised will goto a und to help maintain and improve trailsin the Metroparks.

Early registration is $18 beore June 14. AterJune 14, the ee is $25. A amily entry ee o$65 pays or our or more members o the

same amily to participate. Registrations aterJune 17 must be in person at Wildwood Pre-serve, Visitor Center. Call 419-407-9700 ordirections or more inormation.

Happy Trails is held rain or shine. Sponsoredby Daves Running Shop, 7-UP, The Ander-sons, Paramount, ProMedica and ToledoRoadrunners.


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NaturePhotographyPrograms


Six Metroparks trails have been designated as Start! Walking paths.

Start! WalkingIn The Metroparks

Start walking now, live longer.

Its a simple message, and an important onehere in the Toledo area, which ranks amongthe nations least heart riendly cities or

women, according to the American HeartAssociation.

Beginning this spring, the organizationsnationwideStart! Walkingprogram,

sponsored locally by ProMedica HeathSystem, will encourage Toledoans to takea step toward reversing that dubiousdistinction. Putting one oot in ront o theother on local walking paths and Metroparkstrails could be the start o a healthier uture.

Look orStart! Walkingsigns at the trail-

heads o six Metroparks trails:

The University/Parks Trail The 6.3-milegreenway runs rom the University o Toledoto King Road in Sylvania, with a connector to

Wildwood Preserve.

Swan Creek Preserve All Purpose Trail This 3.3-mile trail, accessible rom the Air-

port Highway and Glendale Road entrances,is getting a new, paved surace this year.

Pearson Exercise Trail This popular,2.9 mile trail begins at Parking Lot 9, wherean exercise station is provided to warm upbeore your walk or run.

Oak Openings All Purpose Trail A 5.3mile loop through our largest Metropark.

Towpath Trail Stretching 9 miles, theTowpath connects Farnsworth and Provi-dence along the Maumee River. Take a breakat Bend View to enjoy one o the most scenic

views in northwest Ohio.

Side Cut, Fallen Timbers (Red) Trail Start at Silver Lake or this 4.1 mile loop

through beautiul, historical Side Cut.

Learn more about how you can get started onhealthier habits, and nd more local walkingpaths, at www.startwalkingnow.org.

Find Your Trail

Lucas County residents say trails arethe No. 1 reason they visit their

Metroparks. Its no wonder. About

100 miles o trails lead to and

through some o northwest Ohios

most scenic and signicant natural

areas, rom sand dunes to wetlands,

rom deep in the woods to the bankso the Maumee River. Find maps

and descriptions about each o the

Metroparks trails at the new

MetroparksToledo.com.


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the maids quarters to the boiler room. Thistour will orever change how you view one oToledos architectural icons. Space is limited.Wednesday, April 14, 7 to 9 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, Manor HouseFee: $9 (Metroparks members $7)Reservations

Underground Railroad Lantern TourTired o hearing complaints that nothingexciting ever happened in Toledo? Come toHarroun Park and experience one o the mostdangerous and thrilling eras in Americanhistory. The Underground Railroad andToledos critical role in ghting slavery cometo lie when you meet characters rom the

19th century on this lantern lit evening walk.Groups depart every 15 minutes.Saturday, May 1, 7:30 to 10 p.m.Fee: $5 (Metroparks members $4)Reservations

HomesteadingVisit the Johlin Cabin during this openhouse to learn what it was like to live in theGreat Black Swamp. Relive the trials andtribulations early pioneers encountered in

one o the last areas to be settled in Ohio.Pearson, Johlin CabinFree | Reservations

Sowing the Seeds

Learn about heirloom vegetables and helpplant and cultivate the kitchen garden.Sunday, June 6, 3 to 5 p.m.

Toys and Games

Pioneer children took time to have un.Try your hand at graces, marbles andother historic games.Sunday, June 20, 3 to 5 p.m.

Open HouseChildren o all ages, visit Oak Grove Schooland delight your senses as you experiencean authentic 1890s one room school. Schoolmarms dressed in period clothing willexplain the methods o teaching duringthe end o the nineteenth century. You are

welcome to slide into the desks, work onslate boards, and open a McGuey reader topractice your spelling skills. Just rememberto behave, discipline had to be strict whendealing with eight grades in one building.Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wildwood Preserve, Oak Grove SchoolFree

Dads Ride FreeShow your dad who loves him most this yearby treating him to a cruise on Fathers Day.The Volunteer, a replica 1870s canal boat,

departs 12:30, 2 and 3:30. Boat trips lastone hour. The historic Isaac Ludwig Mill andGeneral Store will be open ree o charge.

A ee applies or non-athers to ride the boat.Sunday, June 20, Noon to 4 p.m.Providence, Kimbles LandingFree


HistoryPrograms

Dramatic perormances bring the Underground Railroadto lie during the Lantern Tour, May 1.


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Scholars o a Dierent Note:BGSU Concert SeriesEnjoy Tuesday evening at the Manor House

while listening to talented musiciansrom Bowling Green State University. On ascale rom 1 to 10 see how these studentsscore.

Wildwood Preserve, Living Room

Free Tuesday, April 6, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Music in the Grand ManorStart your day with a delightul morningconcert ollowed by the popular ManorHouse buet luncheon. Sponsored by the

Manor House Volunteers. Prepaidreservations required: 419-407-9790.Friday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. to Noon

Wildwood Preserve, Living RoomFee: $10

Toledo Area Aboriginal ResearchSociety (TAARS)

The answers to histories great mysteries lieburied under our eet. Join TAARS or theirmonthly meeting and discuss topics relatedto the eld o archeology.

Wildwood Preserve, Living RoomFree

Thursday, April 22, 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 7 to 8 p.m.

CollectiblesEnjoy this monthly program learning about

various collectibles. Presented by the ManorHouse Volunteers.

Wildwood Preserve, Manor House

Free100 Years o Girl ScoutingArchivists o the MaumeeValley Girl Scout Councilshare a wonderul collection oitems rom Scouting in the Toledo area.Tuesday, April 27, 10 to 11 a.m.

Lets Have a Tea Party

Cathy Bureld will share her collectiono tea pots and cups ound in tea rooms inOhio.Tuesday, May 25, 10 to 11 a.m.

Tea in the SolariumWhat better way to welcome spring thanby sipping our specially-made tea andsampling delicious sandwiches and desserts

while overlooking the Shipman garden inull bloom. Reservations welcome but notrequired. For limited reservations, call 419-490-1302 .Fee: One setting: $7 and $.60 or each extra.

Wildwood Preserve, Living RoomFriday, April 2, Noon to 3 p.m.Friday, May 7, Noon to 3 p.m.

Friday, June 4, Noon to 3 p.m.

Ice Cream SocialThe Polish American Concert Band willkeep your eet a tappin as you east on icecream, delicious cakes and brownies.Rereshments: 50 cents each item.Sponsored by the Manor House Volunteers.

In case o rain, meet at the Ward Pavilion.Monday, June 21, 6 to 8 p.m.Wildwood Preserve, LawnFee: $0.50

Manor HousePrograms


The Polish American Concert Band is back to keep yourtoes tapping at the Ice Cream Social, June 21.


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TBG

ProgramsToledo Botanical Garden is open daily.

Admission is ree. Now part o Metroparks,the garden is operated by a non-protorganization and hosts a variety oeducational programs and special events.The garden is open year-round during

daylight hours.

Crosby Award LuncheonThe 7th Annual Crosby Award Luncheon.Space is limited.Wednesday, May 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Toledo Botanical GardenReservations: 419-536-5566Spring Plant SalePlant shoppers can select rom a varietyo plants, many o which cannot be oundelsewhere in the region. Includes a largeselection o perennials, assorted herbs, OakOpenings Natives, vegetables, roses, shrubsand hanging baskets. Activities or children,live entertainment and the expert advice o

sta and Master Gardeners will make it aproductive day or any gardener.Thursday, May 6, TBG Members Preview,4 to 8 p.m.Friday, Saturday, Sunday, May 7, 8, 9,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

45th Annual Crosby Festival othe ArtsMore than 230 artists rom across thenation will display stunning works in a

variety o media during this Toledo-areatradition, presented by The Andersons.

Visitors to the 45th annual estival will enjoyworks by new artist along with returningavorites selected through a competitivejury process.Friday, June 25, Gala Preview Party,6 to 10 p.m.Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, June 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Lucas Soil and Water ConservationDistrict provides many educational

programs in the realm o natural resourceconservation, awareness and appreciation.Please call Jamie Kochensparger,Education Specialist at 419-893-1966 orurther inormation.

Experience Toledos ree public garden during the Spring PlantSale (above), Crosby Festival o the Arts and other TBG events.

RESERvATIOnS fOR TBG PROGRAMS: 419-536-5566 OR TOLEDOGARDEn.ORG


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Natures Nursery is a non-prot wildlierehabilitation and conservation educationorganization located at the Blue CreekConservation Area, a Metroparks propertyin Whitehouse. Found an injured animal?Call 419-877-0060. For non-emergencyinormation and a list o outreach programs,

visit www.natures-nursery.org

Blue Creek Open HouseA great opportunity to get to know NaturesNursery and Blue Creek.Second Sunday o each month, Maythrough September, 1 to 5 p.m.Blue Creek Conservation Area, White Barnon Schadel Road

FreeNEW! Metroparks activities at

Blue Creek:

Sunday, May 9, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.mPlow up some inormation and see theprogress at Metroparks Seed Nursery withLand Management Coordinator Penny

Wagner.

Sunday, June 13, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Discover portions o the Blue Creek barnsinterior during this guided historical tour.

Walk or WildlieShow you care about wildlie by taking a

walk on the wild side! Join us or anexciting one-mile trail eaturing stops to

view Ohio wildlie close-up along withhands-on learning activities. Individuals andgroups are welcome to take pledges to raiseunds to help Natures Nursery rehabilitateinjured and orphaned wildlie. Last year,over 1,000 animals were released backinto the wild. For registration details:

www.natures-nursery.org or call419-877-0060.Blue Creek Conservation AreaFor Schools: Friday, May 7, 10 a.m. tonoon, $5/studentIndividuals and Families: Saturday,May 8, Check-in: 9 a.m., Walk at 10 a.m.

NEW! Maintenance Work DaysJoin the Metroparks maintenance crew inthe care and preservation o the Metroparks.Projects include: trail maintenance,gardening, painting, stewardship, landmanagement, landscaping and generalclean up projects. Work gloves, a reusabledrinking bottle and sturdy boots are

recommended. Groups, amilies andindividuals welcome.Free | Reservations

Saturday, April 3, 9 a.m. to NoonWildwood Preserve, Visitor Center

Sunday, April 11, 1 to 4 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorch

Thursday, April 15, 9 a.m. to NoonSide Cut, Riverview parking lot

Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to NoonWildwood Preserve, Visitor Center

Sunday, May 9, 1 to 4 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorch

Thursday, May 13, 9 a.m. to Noon

Side Cut, Riverview parking lotSaturday, June 5, 9 a.m. to NoonWildwood Preserve, Visitor Center

Sunday, June 13, 1 to 4 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner CenterPorch

Thursday, June 17, 9 a.m. to NoonSide Cut, Riverview parking lot

VolunteerPrograms

NaturesNursery

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Global Youth Service DayBe the change by participating in the 6thannual Global Youth Service Day/Earth Day

Work Day. A variety o work projects areavailable, including natural area restoration,

tree plantings and general park clean up.A celebration at the Toledo Zoo will ollow.Several park locations are available. Dressor the weather. Bring your own reusabledrinking bottle. Groups, amilies andindividuals welcome. For more inormationcall Alice Jacobs at 419-407-9846 [email protected]

Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m. to NoonMetroparks o the Toledo Area, VariousMetroparksFree | Reservations

Helping HandsLend a hand to preserve our environment.Learn about and remove invasive plantspecies that threaten prime habitats ornative plants and animals. Great or

volunteer service hours and groups. Bringgloves, sturdy shoes and water. Programcancelled during inclement weather.

Free | ReservationsSaturday, April 10, 2 to 4 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake

Saturday, June 26, 2 to 4 p.m.Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Centerparking lot

NEW! Helping Hands:

Garlic Mustard ChallengeIts time you pulled your own weight inGarlic Mustard! Competition will be erceas Metroparks hands out awards to the

volunteers who help pluck the most othis persistent invasive species. Invite your

riends and amily because bragging rightsare on the line when we weigh your bag ogarlic mustard at the end o this riendlycompetition.Saturday, May 8, 1 to 3 p.m.

Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Centerparking lotFree | Reservations

Volunteer Naturalist TrainingNature interpretation, seasonal plant andanimal cycles, and northwest Ohionatural history are the ocus o this monthly,

outdoor eld study at various Metroparklocations. Recommended or walk leaders,Ohio Certied Volunteer Naturalists, and

Volunteer Trail Patrol. For more inormationand location, call 419-407-9706.Free | Reservations

Saturday, April 17, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Secor Metropark, National Center orNature Photography parking lot

Saturday, May 22, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Swan Creek Preserve, Yager Center

Saturday, June 19, 1 to 3:30 p.m.Side Cut, Riverview Area

Friends and Partners

ProgramsVolunteers In ParksThe VIPs do many things to supportMetroparks. Everyone is welcome at all VIPmeetings and activities. I youre interestedin getting involved contact the VIPs at

[email protected]

Spring Pancake BreakastCelebrate spring in our beautiulMetroparks with an all you can eatpancake breakast. The menu includespancakes, sausage links, orange juice,coee and hot chocolate. Rain or shine

with indoor seating available. Sponsoredby the Volunteers in Park and proceeds

will be used or Metroparks projects.Saturday, June 19, 8 to 11 a.m.Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks HallFee: $4.95

General MeetingTuesday, May 4, 7 to 8 p.m.



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Fallen Timbers Monument

Fallen Timbers BattlefeldPreservation CommissionFor 200 years, Fallen Timbers Battleeld layhidden in plain site. Now that weve oundit, what do we do with it? Let your voice be

heard as this volunteer group works withMetroparks to shape the battleelds ate orthe next 100 years. For more inormationemail President Randy Brown at [email protected] or call 567-336-6012.Free

A Call to Arms: Speaker Randy BrownTuesday, April 6, 7 to 8 p.m.

The Battle o Fallen Timbers determinedthe uture o the fedgling U.S.A. When therecently discovered battleeld opens to thepublic, it will orever rame how the world

views our local historical signicance.Join us or a special presentation by RandyBrown, President o the Fallen TimbersBattleeld Commission, who will detail thesites history and its uture plans and learnhow to get involved.Side Cut, Lamb Center

General MeetingTuesday, May 4, 7 to 8 p.m.Side Cut, Lamb CenterFort MiamisDiscover northwest Ohios other area ort.

Join the Fallen Timbers Battleeld

Preservation Commission or a summerevening to learn what took place on FortMiamis immediately ollowing the Battleo Fallen Timbers as the United States andBritain narrowly evaded war. Bring a lawnchair. Rain location will be at the churchat the Wolcott Complex.Tuesday, June 1, 7 to 8 p.m.

Fort Miamis

Friends o Side CutEveryone is welcome to join Friends o Side

Cut at their meetings and activities.Free

GardeningDo you have a green thumb? Share yourtalents by helping the Friends maintain thelovely gardens at Side Cut.Side Cut, Lamb CenterSaturday, May 1, 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, May 15, 9 to 11 a.m.Saturday, June 5, 9 to 11 a.m.Adopt-a-RoadMake a new riend while helping to keepthe park beautiul. Meet on River Roadjust west o I-475 overpass.Side Cut, Riverview AreaSaturday, May 8, 9 to 11 a.m.Saturday, June 26, 9 to 11 a.m.

Steve Pollicks Porcupine MountainSolitude AdventureThe award winning outdoor editor o TheBlade presents this program and answers

your wildlie questions.Side Cut, Lamb CenterTuesday, May 10, 7 to 8 p.m.

Annual Picnic

Youre invited to our annual picniceaturing John Jaeger as the 1800sBlack Swamp Doctor. Hot dogs andrereshments provided.Side Cut, Riverview AreaTuesday, June 15, 7 to 8 p.m.



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Friends o PearsonWhat would you like to do at a park? Join theFriends o Pearson at their monthly meetingto help direct the uture o this unique andpopular Metropark.

Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith CenterFree

Wednesday, April 7, 7 to 9 p.m.Janet Rozick discusses the history behindthe conservation movement to set asidelands.

Wednesday, May 5, 7 to 9 p.m.Rain barrels, rain gardens and compost-

ing are very eective green methods oconservation and preservation that can beutilized in your own yard. Learn how touse rain barrels and where to buy them,how to install a rain garden to halt storm

water runo and how to make your ownertilizer with yard and home waste.

Wednesday, June 2, 7 to 8 p.m.

Get a sneak peek at the upcoming eventsat the Johlin Cabin and the ways or you toget involved. A brie business meetingollows this program.Pearson, Johlin Cabin

Friends o SecorEveryone is welcome to join Friends o Secorat meetings and activities.Secor Metropark, Secor RoomFree

Wildfower Walk

Walk along the Yellow trail to view earlyspring bloomers.Tuesday, April 20, 6 to 7 p.m. ollowedby a meeting

Oak Openings Native Plant Sale

Purchase local native grasses and wild-fowers to attract butterfies and birds.Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Oak Openings DemonstrationGarden Clean-upBring work gloves and your avoritegarden tool.Tuesday, May 18, 6 to 7 p.m. ollowed

by a meetingPark Work ProjectSupport Secor by cleaning up debris andmaintaining trails.Tuesday, June 15, 6 to 7 p.m. ollowedby a meeting

Friends o Lathrop HouseJoin the Friends or their bi-monthly meetingand lend a hand in the restoration processo the Lathrop House. The May meeting

will begin with a ceremony to honor local

winners o the Underground Railroad EssayContest. The regular meeting will ollow.Tuesday, May 4, 7 to 8 p.m.

Wildwood Preserve, Manor HouseFree

NEW! Canoes and CampfresEnjoy one o the many great benets oMetropark membership as you spend aleisurely spring aternoon at the Ango-la-Frankort Sedge Meadow, a primitiveparkland in the Oak Openings Greenway.

All the wonders o nature will surround youas you paddle a Metroparks canoe around ascenic pond. Take time to reuel withhotdogs roasted over a campre, chips,dessert and water. Bring your picnicblanket and dress or a antastic timeoutdoors. Bug spray recommended.Directions provided upon registration.Sunday, May 23, 3 to 5 p.m.Oak Openings Corridor, Angola-FrankortSedge MeadowFree | Reservations

MetroBarks Event

Metroparks Members stop by theMetroparks Table to receive your ree ProudMember T-shirt (while supplies last).Saturday, June 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Secor MetroparkSee page 7 or more details about this event.

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Program IndexDATE TITLE PAGE NO.April 2 Tea in the Solarium 19

April 3 Maintenance Work Days 21Springtime Geocache Egg Hunt 10

April 6 Fallen Timbers Battleeld Preservation Commission 23Scholars o a Dierent Note: BGSU Concert Series 19

April 7 Friends o Pearson 24Toddler Trails 12

April 8 Advanced Bird Study 10Calling All Webelos: Forester 13Nature Shoot: Early Spring Wildfowers 14

April 9 Photo Arts Club Exhibit Opening Reception 14

April 10 Bird Hike 10Helping Hands 22Trail Detectives 13

April 11 Maintenance Work Days 21Naturalists Camera Club o Toledo: Natures Nursery 14

Sunday Sampler: Trailblazer 8April 12 Become a Better Photographer Classroom Session 14

April 13 Scholars o a Dierent Note: BGSU Concert Series 19

April 14 Behind the Scenes 18Meet Me at Metroparks: Where the Bualo Roam 10In The Park Ater Dark 11

April 15 Maintenance Work Days 21Moonlight Mile 10Become a Better Photographer Field Sessions 14

April 16 Music in the Grand Manor 19

April 17 Volunteer Naturalist Training 22

Park Pals & Wee Workshop: April Showers Bring May Flowers! 12April 18 Sunday Sampler: Family Puppet Show 8

Wetland Birds Extraordinaire 10April 19 Become a Better Photographer Classroom Session 14

April 20 Park Pals & Wee Workshop: April Showers Bring May Flowers 12Friends o Secor: Wildfower Walk 24

April 22 Homeschool: Lessons o the Lorax 13TAARS 19Nature Shoot: Mid-Spring Wildfowers 14Become A Better Photographer Field Session 14

April 24 Global Youth Service Day 22

April 25 Metropark Mutts: Howl & Prowl 11Sunday Sampler: Butterfies 8Glass City Marathon 16

April 26 Become A Better Photographer Classroom Session 14

April 27 Collectibles: 100 Years o Girl Scouting 19April 29 Oak Openings Photo Primer: Wet Sand Prairie 15

May 1 Friends o Side Cut: Gardening 23Maintenance Work Days 21Scoutennial: Bird Study 6Scoutennial: Geologist 6


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DATE TITLE PAGE NO.May 1 Scoutennial: Indian Lore 6

Scoutennial: Naturalist 6Scoutennial: Sharing Your World with Wildlie 6Underground Railroad Lantern Tour 18

May 2 Sunday Sampler: Beams n Bulbs 8

May 4 Fallen Timbers Battleeld Preservation Commission 23Friends o Lathrop House 24

Volunteers in Parks: General Meeting 22

May 5 Friends o Pearson 24Meet The Author 11Toddler Trails 12

May 6 Advanced Bird Study 10TBG Members Preview Plant Sale 20

May 7 Starbucks Bird Watch 11Natures Nursery Walk or Wildlie (Schools) 21Tea in the Solarium 19TBG Spring Plant Sale 20

May 8 International Migratory Bird Day: Bird Hike 11Natures Nursery Walk or Wildlie (Individuals and Families) 21New Gallery Exhibits 15Trail Detectives 13TBG Spring Plant Sale 20Friends o Side Cut Adopt-A-Road 23

Helping Hands Garlic Mustard Challenge 22May 9 Blue Creek Open House 21

Maintenance Work Days 21Naturalists Camera Club o Toledo:Insect and Flower Relationships by Roger Sutherland 14Oak Openings Sel Directed Birding 11TBG Spring Plant Sale 20Sunday Sampler: Wildfowers 8

May 10 Friends o Side Cut, Steve Pollick 23

May 13 Maintenance Work Days 21May 14 Starbucks Bird Watch 11

May 15 Friends o Side Cut: Gardening 23Park Pals & Wee Workshop: Their Beaks Tell You What They Eat 12Friends o Secor: Oak Openings Native Plant Sale 24

May 16 Sunday Sampler: Blue Walk 8

May 18 Park Pals & Wee Workshop: Their Beak Tells You What They Eat 12Bike Week: Family Fun Ride 7Friends o Secor: Oak Openings Garden Clean-up 24

May 19 Crosby Awards Luncheon 20Homeschool Program: Blue Creek Treasures 13

May 21 Starbucks Bird Watch 11

May 22 Volunteer Naturalist Training 22

May 23 Canoes and Campres 24Sunday Sampler: Ice Age, Today and Beyond 8

May 25 Collectibles: Lets Have a Tea Party 19

May 27 TAARS 19

May 28 In the Park Ater Dark 11Starbucks Bird Watch 11

May 29 Canoe Paddle 12

May 30 Sunday Sampler: Family: Baby Animals 9

June 1 Fallen Timbers Battleeld Preservation Commission: Fort Miamis 23Side Cut Explorer 5


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DATE TITLE PAGE NO.June 2 Friends o Pearson 24

Toddler Trails 12

June 3 Advanced Bird Study 10Nature Shoot: Oak Savanna 15

June 4 Tea in the Solarium 19June 5 Bird Hike 10Friends o Side Cut: Gardening 23Maintenance Work Days 21Park Pals & Wee Workshop: Birds o a Feather 12

June 6 Homesteading: Sowing the Seeds 18Sunday Sampler: Oak Grove School 9

June 8 Park Pals & Wee Workshop: Birds o a Feather 12Side Cut Explorer 5

June 10 Homeschool: Wilderness Survival 13June 11 Twilight Hike 12

June 12 Canoe Paddle 12Open House Oak Grove Schoolhouse 18Trail Detectives 13

June 13 Blue Creek Open House 21Maintenance Work Days 21Naturalists Camera Club o Toledo: Ecuador and theGalapogos Islands by Adele Shelton 14

Sunday Sampler: Wildwood Bats 9June 14 Community Resources Workshop or Educators 7

Wee Workshop Preschool Summer Camp 3

June 15 Side Cut Explorer 5Friends o Side Cut Annual Picnic 23Friends o Secor: Park Work Project 24

June 17 Maintenance Work Days 21

June 19 Happy Trails 5K Race/Walk 7Spring Pancake Breakast 22Volunteer Naturalist Training 22

June 20 Dads Ride Free 18Homesteading: Toys and Games 18Sunday Sampler: Herp, Herp Hooray 9

June 21 Ice Cream Social 19Nature Shoot: Summer Solstice 15Teen Adventure Camp 3

June 22 Side Cut Explorer 5

June 24 Audubon Island Canoe Paddle 12June 25 45th Annual Crosby Festival o the Arts Gala Preview Party 20

June 26 Friends o Side Cut: Adopt-a-Road 23Helping Hands 2245th Annual Crosby Festival o the Arts 20In the Park Ater Dark 11MetroBarks 7

June 27 Sunday Sampler: History o Horses 945th Annual Crosby Festival o the Arts 20

June 28 Nature Camp Session 1 3June 29 Side Cut Explorer 5


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Facility RentalsWhether youre planning a board meeting or a baby shower, a team banquet or a amily

reunion, Metroparks oers a variety o meeting rooms and open shelters to suit your needs.

Metroparks members receive a 20 percent discount on the cost o all acility rentals, any day

o the week. Other discounts may be available on weekdays only or non-prot and senior

citizens organizations, and other government agencies.*Only one discount per rental may be applied.

Manor House

Reserve the Wildwood Manor House or your wedding or other special occasion. Rooms can

accommodate as ew as 8 to as many as 80 people. The Manor House has several unique

wedding packages to choose rom.

Outdoor Weddings

Weddings are welcome in Metroparks public areas by reservation.

For reservations, availability and complete terms and regulations, call the Metroparks reservations

number: 419-407-9700 or visit MetroparksToledo.com. Reservations can be made online.

Oak Openings Lodge, Oak Openings Preserve

Oak Openings Lodge InsideOak Openings Lodge Kitchen










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Board o Park CommissionersScott J. Savage, president

Lera Doneghy, Fritz Byers, vice-presidents

DirectorDon Rettig

Division DirectorsDenise Johnson, visitor services

Cathy Marinelli, human resources and volunteer servicesCarla Westbrook, nance/treasurer | Dave Zenk, superintendent o parks

Program Guide Sta:Public Relations Director, Scott CarpenterEditor, Dawn Dickerson, 419-407-9769

Art direction by Jesse MirelesProduction by Valerie Juhasz

Graphic design by Tamie SpearsNature photography by Art Weber

Additional photography by Mary Penche and Bob Jacksy.

How To Get The Guide

Metroparks publishes this quarterly Program Guide which is distributed directly by mail tomembers and requent users, and by request. Programs and news are also sent by email.Sign up here. Its ree.

Name: Your age:

Street address:

City/State/Zip:

Email address:

Phone Number (optional):

Please:Put me on your Program Guide mailing list.Contact me about Volunteer opportunities.

Add me to your This Week At Metroparks email list (sent weekly)

I am interested in more inormation about the ollowing park or topic:

Return to: Metroparks Marketing Or email: [email protected] W. Central Ave.Toledo, OH 43615


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Metroparks o the Toledo AreaHeadquartersHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday5100 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43615

Headquarters, Facility and ProgramReservations, Weddings and Group Permits:419-407-9700Metz Visitors Center: 419-407-9701

Online Program and FacilityReservations:MetroparksToledo.com

Special group and educational programscan be arranged by calling the programdepartments directly:Program reservations: 419-407-9701Nature Photography Center: 419-407-9757Canal Experience: 419-407-9741

Your Metroparks:Bend ViewBlue Creek Conservation AreaFallen TimbersFarnsworthMiddlegroundsOak Openings PreservePearsonProvidence

SecorSide CutSwan Creek PreserveToledo Botanical GardenWildwood Preserve

Greenways:University/Parks TrailWabash Cannonball TrailTowpath Trail

Windows On Wildlie:Oak Openings Preserve, Pearson, Secor, SideCut, Wildwood Preserve, Swan Creek Preserve

Attractions:

Buehner Center or the Oak OpeningsThe Canal Experience at ProvidenceJohlin Cabin, Pearson NorthLathrop House, SylvaniaNational Center or Nature Photography at SecorOak Grove School at Wildwood PreservePearson Pedal BoatsWildwood Manor House

Retail:

General Store, Providence

Rental Facilities:Picnic shelters and indoor acilitiesavailable by reservation, 419-407-9710

Volunteer Services:419-407-9703

Visit MetroparksToledo.com or hours,prices, maps, directions, and to makeprogram and acility reservations.

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* Reservations are made in the order they are received;some programs have limited openings.

Ways To Sign Up For ProgramsMany programs require no advance reservations. For those programswhere reservations are needed, there are fve ways to sign up.

Online: Register and pay by credit card online at MetroparksToledo.com

By Phone: Call 419-407-9700. An operator or voicemail system will connect you withthe appropriate program department.

In Person: Come to the Visitor Center at Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Avenue,weekdays rom 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., weekends 1 to 5 p.m.

By Mail: Use orm below.By Fax: Use orm below.

PROGRAM RESERVATION FORMName

Group Name # AttendingMailing Address

Phone Number

Email address (to be added to our email list)

Metroparks Membership: Family $40 Individual $30 Senior $25

MetroBarks Family $45 MetroBarks Individual $35

Program Date Age o attendee Cost (i any)

Total amount enclosed

Please add me to the Program Guide mailing list.Contact me about Volunteer opportunities.

Mail to: Metroparks Visitor Center, 5100 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH 43616Or, ax to: 419-407-9785


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