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As the summer is coming to its end, the warm night air is filled with the buzzing of insects. The source of these rhythmic calls are insects known as cicadas. This program plans to educate participants on the life cycles of cicadas, how they are able to create incredibly loud calls with their bodies and […]

As fall approaches, the bats in the park are preparing for their migration. On our night hike learn about the bats of Ohio, the different types of sounds they make, and their migration. As we hike the trails, we will use our bat detection equipment to listen for and identify the different species of bats […]

As the air begins to cool and summer is about to end our local raptors are taking advantage of the last of the warm air currents to migrate south for the winter. Come and learn all about the migration and life histories of Ohio’s hawks, falcons, eagles, vultures, and other birds of prey. View mounts […]

There are 12 constellations grouped into what are known as the Zodiac Constellations. In ancient civilizations, the path of the sun through these constellations was used to determine what time of the year it was. In our indoor portable planetarium, learn about the historical significance of the Zodiac Constellations, the various constellations that belong to […]

Today is National Pawpaw Day! Come and learn all about Ohio’s state fruit tree. We will first go out to the Pawpaw grove to learn about the trees, look for some fruits, and learn about their importance. Then we will explore the rest of the park by hiking along the quiet walkway to look for […]