CRESTLINE—A groundbreaking ceremony was held by the Crawford Park District immediately following the district’s monthly meeting on Thursday for the Sandusky Headwaters Nutrient Reduction project.
The project is funded through the H2Ohio project that was passed by the Ohio General Assembly in 2019. One of the goals of H2Ohio is to reduce nutrient loads that enter Lake Erie, which contributes to harmful algal blooms that severely impact water quality for the lake and surrounding communities.
The Crawford Park District’s project will include the creation of three acres of wetlands and the installment of native pollinator-friendly plants. Located along the headwaters of the Sandusky River, this project will be part of the first line of defense in reducing nutrients before they enter our Great Lake.
The Crawford Park District has also announced that Sears Woods State Nature Preserve will be closed on Nov. 21 for a controlled deer hunt sponsored by The Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and the park district. The hunt is only open to previously selected hunters. For more information or questions, call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000.
Upcoming events at the Park District include:
Nature at Night: Nocturnal Animals on Saturday, Nov, 14 at 8:30 p.m. at Heckert Nature Preserve, 1601 Ohio 19
The night comes alive with animals that can only be seen or heard after the sunsets. Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Abby to learn about Ohio’s nocturnal animals while going on a night hike in search of those nocturnal creatures. All ages are welcome; however, the night hike can be difficult for younger kids who have a fear of the dark. Please call the Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot. All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only!
Book Club on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Do you love nature and also love to read? With the abundance of books available for nature lovers, sometimes it is hard to choose the next great book to read. Join the Crawford Park District’s Book Club and we will figure it out together! Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot. Come armed with your favorite book about nature or a nature-centered book you want to read and be ready to make your case to the club! Meetings are held at the Lowe-Volk Park Nature Center on the last Tuesday of each month. All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only! Lowe-Volk Park is located three miles north of US Route 30.
Sparrows on Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598
Sparrows are a difficult group of birds to identify: brown, small and there are so many different species. Meet Crawford Park District Naturalist Warren Uxley at Lowe-Volk and learn the intimate behaviors and the identification patterns of sparrows. Please call the Crawford Park District at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot. All programs offered by the Crawford Park District are by registration only!
Lowe-Volk Park is located three miles north of US Route 30. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their website or Facebook page.