Crawford Park District offering Storybook Trail and more in August

BUCYRUS—The Crawford District is offering several events in August along with the Storybook Trial from August 10 through August 16 at the Sears Woods Nature Preserve, located at 1486 Mount Zion Road, near Bucyrus.

Throughout the summer each park of the Crawford Park District will feature a storybook that is placed along the trail for you to read while you are hiking. This week’s story is “A Log’s Life,” by Wendy Pfeffer. The Storybook Trail will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Monday and will be available through Sunday at Sears Woods State Nature Preserve. If you take a picture of the beginning and end of the book and send it to the Crawford Park District Facebook page through messenger or email the photo, you will receive a button and if you complete all the trails, you will receive a special prize.

Other events include:

Fishing on Tuesday, August 11,  9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED), Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline

The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up your family to fish in our pond at Lowe-Volk Park. We will provide fishing poles with hooks and bobbers, but feel free to bring your own! While we will provide some bait, families are encouraged to bring their own. Bring a lawn chair to relax by the pond and possibly snag the big one! Call the Crawford Park District Office at 419-683-9000 to reserve a 45-minute time slot. This event will occur rain or shine unless there is severe weather.

Animal Encounters: Tree Frogs on  Wednesday, August 12, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED), Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline

The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up for your family to meet some of our education animals up-close and personal!   This session will include learning general information about tree frogs, looking at biofacts, an activity, and an opportunity to have an up-close encounter with the resident tree frogs that live at the Nature Center. We will provide canopies for each family to sit under, but please bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on. Call 419-683-9000 to reserve your spot. This event will occur rain or shine unless there is severe weather.

Animal Encounters: Painted Turtles on Thursday, August 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline

The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up to meet some of our education animals up-close and personal!  This session will include learning general information about painted turtles, looking at biofacts, an activity, and an opportunity to have an up-close encounter with the resident painted turtles that live at the Nature Center. We will provide canopies for each family to sit under but please bring your own blanket or chairs to sit on. Call 419-683-9000 to reserve your spot. This event will occur rain or shine unless there is severe weather.

Archery on Friday, August 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (REGISTRATION REQUIRED) at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 State Route 598, Crestline

The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up your family to test your skills at archery! Each session will begin with instructions on equipment and safety followed by instruction on proper form and tips to hit the Bullseye! We will provide all the necessary equipment. If you want to use your own bow, you must bring and use your own arrows with it. Please wear closed-toe shoes. Call the Crawford Park District office at  419-683-9000 to reserve a 45-minute time slot. This event will occur rain or shine unless there is severe weather.

Canoeing on Wednesday, August 19, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Neff Reservoir State Route 98, Bucyrus (REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

The Crawford Park District invites you to sign up you and your family to go canoeing at Neff Reservoir. The Neff Reservoir is located on Ohio 98 just east of Bucyrus.  Canoeing is a fun activity that will get you and your family outside. Being on the water can have a calming effect on your brain, and it can help lower stress. Plus, it’s just fun to paddle along looking for animals and sometimes splashing others too. Each family will start with a lesson on canoeing basics and safety before you take to the water. Crawford Park District staff will provide all equipment needed. You will need to wear shoes that can get wet. Call  The Crawford Park District Office at 419-683-9000 to reserve a 45-minute time slot.