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Bring your young nature lover out for a visit to the nature preserve! The program includes a story, short nature hike, snack and an activity for that day’s theme. The program is geared for preschooler’s ages 2 ½ to 6....
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Bowling Green Parks and Recreation
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Celebrate the spring with a wildflower walk through Bell Woods (one of the best examples of the original Great Black Swamp) and end with a sunset campfire near the Conservancy Homestead....
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Black Swamp Conservancy
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Join Terry Seidel, Director of Land Protection for The Nature Conservancy in Ohio, for an informative presentation about “parkitecture”, a type of architecture promoted by the National Park Service and others in the early 1900’s. Learn about Ohio’s rich legacy of rustic lodges, cabins, bridges, amphitheaters, picnic and trail shelters, each carefully crafted to harmonize with the natural world. Numerous examples of these one-of-a-kind structures found in parks and forests throughout the state will be featured, including many from Northwest Ohio....
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Wood County Parks
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Since 1950, The Nature Conservancy has helped protect more than 380,000 acres in Michigan. Take a virtual tour with Chris May, Restoration Ecologist, as he tells the story of some of our most special places and the techniques used to restore and protect them. We’ll also give an inside scoop on two of our latest and greatest protection projects. Complimentary lunch provided....
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The Nature Conservancy (MI)
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* Everyone receives 3 plants subject to availability * Come early for best selection *Receive an additional plant for each one you bring *Use #WCplantexchange https://www.facebook.com/events/173952040057468/...
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Ohio State University Extension
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Removal of invasive Garlic Mustard at River Raisin National Battlefield Park...
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The Stewardship Network - Western Lake Erie Chapter
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Come out for an early preview of Manhattan Marsh, which will soon become one of our newest Metroparks. Join Natural Resources Supervisor Denis Franklin for a walk around the 70 acre site and learn the details about how the Metroparks plan to turn this degraded marsh into a functional wetland and learning laboratory for both the public and the students at the Chase STEM Academy. While it is already a decent birding location, this former estuary of Swan Creek has incredible potential to become a real focal point for the revitalization of this community. ...
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Toledo Naturalists' Association
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Paddle through the marsh while cleaning it at the same time. We’ll provide everything you need to remove the litter that pollutes our waterway and puts our fish and wildlife in danger. A small prize will be awarded to those who pull out the most litter! Pre-registration is NOT required. This event is free. We will provide canoes, paddles, life jackets, trash bags, gloves, nets and trash grabbers. No personal watercraft is permitted at Crosswinds Marsh. Thank you for helping us clean the park!...
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Wayne County Parks
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Come study the spring migration of the thousands of birds which fly through this area every year. From warblers to waterfowl to raptors and everything in between, our feathered friends are always a sight to behold! A short walk follows....
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Metroparks of Toledo
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