Guided Wildflower Walk at Wolf Run
Join the Park District volunteers on Saturday, May 14, and Saturday, May 28, from 9:30-11 a.m. at Wolf Run Regional Park, 17621 Yauger Road in Mount Vernon, to look for some of the later-blooming wildflowers in the park. The volunteers are part of the Plant Survey group that inventoried plants during 2021. Native species, as well as some non-natives, will be covered on the two walks. Dress for the weather conditions, and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
Ohio to Erie Trailapalooza
Watch for details for the three-county (Knox, Licking and Delaware) trail celebration as we prepare for a grand event! The date is set for Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location to be decided.
Moon Stories from Around the World
Join the Park District and Certified Volunteer Naturalist and astronomer Chad Ruhl for this educational and entertaining hike/program. The event will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, at 8:30 p.m. at Thayer Ridge Park, 7077 Thayer Road in Mount Vernon. Chad will lead us on a guided hike along the woods’ edge, and as we stop at various clearings we will observe the moon and listen to a moon story. Ever wonder where the saying and song “Man in the Moon” came from? Many countries from around the world had legends, myths or customs attached to the moon. Chad will share the stories of the “Fox in the Moon,” “Toad in the Moon,” “Jack and Jill in the Moon” and more. Although it is a full moon, the Perseid meteor shower is also peaking and we just may see a shooting star or two. Bring binoculars if you have them. The Park District has some to lend. Dress for the weather conditions, and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
Mushroom Magic at Wolf Run
Join fungi expert Walt Sturgeon and a member of the Ohio Mushroom Society (OMS) for a talk and “table” walk to look at the mushroom finds the OMS members collected in the park earlier in the day. The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 1:30-3 p.m. at Wolf Run Regional Park. Meet at the parking lot shelter house. Participants will be amazed at the many different species and colors of ‘shrooms found at Wolf Run.
Fire and Ice
Join the Park District and the Millwood Church of Christ as we host our seventh Fire and Ice at the Honey Run Waterfall at 10855 Hazel Dell Road in Howard, after a two-year hiatus. On Friday, Dec. 9, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. this spectacular and magical event coincides with Knox County’s Food For The Hungry (FFTH). Catch a shuttle at the church parking lot, located at 10900 Millersburg Road in Howard and be ready to be delighted, entertained and mesmerized by the over 600 luminaria at the Honey Run Waterfall – one of Knox County’s most spectacular natural gems. Bring canned food items and/or a monetary donation (accepted at the Church parking lot) for the FFTH drive. We thank you for helping our neighbors and friends in need. Dress for the weather conditions and sturdy walking shoes are recommended.
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