CRESTLINE―For those waiting impatiently for spring, the Crawford Park District has several events coming up to connect people with nature.

Those events include:

Wild Wednesday on March 6 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park

The Crawford Park District invites preschoolers and their parents to come to the Nature Center and enjoy an hour of nature exploration. Program topics will vary and may include a story, short hike, craft, or a visit from an animal. Come dressed for the weather.

Homeschool in Nature: Owls on Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park

This month the Crawford Park District invites homeschoolers to explore Strigiformes. We will fly right into fun facts, what’s on their menu, hands-on biofacts, and even have a special guest. Classes are limited to 20 students per session. Please call the Crawford Park District office at 419-683-9000 to reserve a spot for your 5-12 year old by March 6.

Recycling at the Nature Center on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at  Lowe-Volk Park

The Colonel Crawford Lions Club and The Friends of the Crawford Park District are offering a Recycling Day. Due to the cold weather, there may not be volunteers available to help unload your recycling. We will have a RECYCLE DAY the second Saturday of each month throughout the year.

We will be accepting:

Cardboard

Clear/brown/green/blue glass (separated by color)

#1 (PETE) plastics

#2 (HDPE) plastics (colors do not have to be separated)

Newspaper/magazines/office paper/junk mail

Steel cans

Aluminum cans

Household batteries

Eyeglasses

CFL lightbulbs – from households only, no businesses, please

Laptops, tablets and cell phones.——–NO ELECTRONICS – NO COMPUTER

TOWERS – NO COMPUTER MONITORS -OR- TELEVISIONS—————–

Any recyclables taken to the Crawford Park District, outside of the second Saturday of every month do not get credited to the Park District. If you would like the money generated from recycling to go to them, you must take your recyclables to the Park District during their monthly collections.

Conservation Heroes: Eastern Hellbender on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. at Lowe-Volk Park

Join Crawford Park District Naturalist Abby to learn why Eastern Hellbenders are endangered, as well as what we can do to help this animal make a comeback in the wild. This program will be the first of a three-part series where each kid will receive a cape and a patch and then try to collect all three buttons to place on the cape. You will also get a chance to meet the Eastern Hellbender outside of his tank.

Lowe-Volk Park is located three miles north of US Route 30. For more information, contact the Crawford Park District office at 419-683-9000. Look for information on other programs offered by the Crawford Park District by visiting their website or by visiting on the district’s Facebook page.