Nature

Heart of the Great Outdoors 4-H Project Day

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Calling All Ohio 4-H’ers!

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites Ohio 4-H members to explore the state’s rich natural wonders through hands-on activities that fulfill the requirements of select project books.  4-H members will disperse throughout Alum Creek State Park to participate in workshops led by expert ODNR staff and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers.

HEART OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS: 4-H PROJECT DAY

Hosted by ODNR at ALUM CREEK STATE PARK

Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm

Flyer with more details attached: NR 4-H Project Day

Workshops

  • Geology: Can You Dig It?
  • Why Trees Matter
  • Outdoor Adventurer: Beginning Fishing
  • Ohio Birds
  • Insect Adventures
  • Explore the Outdoors
  • Photography Basics
  • Get Started in Art

RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by navigating to: https://forms.office.com/g/ipZPwR7Gwg

If you have any questions, please contact Jordan Conner at jordan.conner@dnr.ohio.gov.

Nature Camp

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Thursday, June 28 8:30 – a.m. – 12:30  p.m. Thayer Ridge Park, 7700 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon 

Come to Thayer Ridge Park and explore wild animal tracks, see and listen to birds, study plants and soil, learn to compost and recycle and play with the Enviroscape ™ watershed at Nature Camp. The Knox County Park District invites children ages 8-12 to attend our camp on Thursday, June 28 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parents may drop their child off and return for pickup at 12:30.  Upon pickup pack a lunch and eat at the park with your child. The camp is designed to engage children in outdoor fun to create pathways for lessons in nature, conservation and ecology. The camp will include six hands-on stations allowing the children a 30- minute activity on various nature related topics. To register for the event, go to www.knoxcountyparks.org and download the form.  Deadline for registration is June 22 and is limited to the first 50 registrations. Thayer Ridge Park is located at 7077 Thayer Road, Mount Vernon 43050.  Research shows that children who play outside are more physically active, more creative in their play, less aggressive and exhibit better concentration.