Crawford County―Homeschoolers will have a chance on March 2 to learn about bird beaks. They’ll take a look at several different bird beaks and complete an activity to figure out which “tool” is best for that bird—also this month, a Clover Hike, Little Explorers, and a Woodchuck hike.

Homeschool in Nature: Bird Beaks

Thursday, March 2, 10am & 2pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598

This month the Crawford Park homeschool group will learn about bird beaks. All birds don’t eat the same thing, so their beaks are adapted to meet their food needs. This month they’ll take a look at several different bird beaks and complete an activity to figure out which “tool” is best for that bird. Call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to register your 5–12-year-old.

Clover Hike
Friday, March 3 – Friday, March 31 Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598

Take a stroll through Lowe-Volk Park, looking for clovers as you go. Each one will have a clover fact for you to read. Once you finish your hike, stop at the front desk of the Nature Center to collect your prize! (The clovers will be out all the time; you can only collect your prize when the Nature Center is open.)

Little Explorers: Wood
Tuesday, March 7, 5pm Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598

The Crawford Park District offers the “Little Explorers” program as an interactive program for or young children ages 0-5. Activities focus on stimulating infants’ senses and developing toddlers’ and preschoolers’ fine motor skills. This month they’ll explore the fun smells, textures, and types of wood!

Woodcock Walk
Tuesday, March 7, 6:30pm Sandusky Headwaters Preserve, 2400 State Route 598

Join the Crawford Park District Naturalist for this unusual bird program. Timberdoodle, mudbat, bogsucker. Woodcocks are one of the first birds to migrate back to the area in Spring. These tiny, camouflaged critters are one of our most unique birds, from their eggs to their walk! Come out at dusk and watch the males perform a whirling “sky dance” hundreds of feet into the air! Explore woodcock specimens, photos, and videos as well! Flashlights will be provided. Please dress for the weather. This program is subject to change date/location based on conditions. They will post on Facebook, or call them ahead to confirm!

For more information on other programs, the Crawford Park District offers, visit their site at crawfordpd.org or follow them on Facebook.