THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLING of upcoming programs offered through the Wood County Park District (WCPD). Registration is required for all programs unless noted otherwise. Programs are free of charge unless noted.
To register, visit reservations. woodcountyparkdistrict.org/. For more information, call the park district office at 419-353-1897. For a complete list of classes and events, visit wcparks.org.
Heritage Farm Fest, Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Carter Historic Farm Enjoy a day on the farm with live music, a farm-to-table meal, wagon rides, games and more. Free event. Come experience a depression-era harvest celebration for all ages.
Chair Yoga, Monday, October 5, 5 to 5:45 p.m., at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga practiced using a chair on top of a mat. Bring your own mat. It is designed to make yoga accessible to individuals with limited mobility or those who have difficulty standing for extended periods.
Mat Yoga, Monday, October 5, 6 to 7 p.m., at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve An all-levels yoga practice at the serene and peaceful W.W. Knight Nature Preserve.
This practice will be a combination of standing poses and poses on the mat.
Art in the Park: Bead Pumpkins, Thursday, October 8, 6 to 7 p.m., at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve Enjoy craft time with coffee, tea and hot chocolate while making wooden bead pumpkins.
Who, Who, Who’s There Owl Walk, Thursday, October 8, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Bradner Preserve This class will be on the hunt for owls, especially Ohio’s largest resident owl. Start at the nature center for a short talk and then hit the trail for some owl calling.
Book Club, Tuesday, October 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Carter Historic Farm What happens when humans are deprived of art, expression and individuality? What happens to such a society when put under pressure? Read Aldous Huxley’s “Brave New World” and join WCPD for a discussion in the farm house.
Cut Flower Planning, Tuesday, October 13, 6 to 7 p.m., at Carter Historic Farm Cut flowers are a great gift or a way to liven up your home. Learn season-long scheduling, succession planting for continuous blooms, crop spacing, fertilization and harvest techniques to ensure high quality stems.
Kid’s Crafts: Pumpkin Painting, Wednesday, October 14, 6 to 7 p.m., at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve Gather the family and head to the park for child-friendly and mess-friendly pumpkin painting.
Great Depression Lecture Series: Food and Culinary Culture in the Great Depression, Tuesday, October 20, 6 to 7 p.m., at Wood County Museum Food was important to the Americans living through the Great Depression. For many, it was more expensive and more elusive than once was.
For most, however, the economic conditions thrust upon them radically altered traditional ingredients and recipes.
Coffee with the Birds, Wednesday, October 21, 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Cedar Creeks Preserve
Enjoy a birding stroll with coffee. The class will start with a warm drink before heading out on the trail.
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