Embrace Your Wild Side

Connect with others and with nature through one of the many upcoming programs and events hosted by the Seneca County Park District. There’s something for all ages! Just click through the calendar below to find out more.

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Calendars

January 2026

January 2, 2026

Full Moon Hike

7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Bowen Nature Preserve
Join Linda Rose as we walk under the light of the “Wolf Moon.” This walk will last about 1 to 1 ¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program. Registration is required.
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January 3, 2026

Nature Walk Bird Talk

Spend the morning looking and listening to the sights and sounds of nature in the preserve as you walk the trails with Linda Rose.  Binoculars helpful.  This walk qualifies for the Walking Stick Program and lasts about 1 ¼ hour. Registration is required.
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Family Fun Event—Black Bears

Spend the morning walking the trails learning about the Black Bears of Ohio—their habitat requirements, mating rituals, and lifestyles. Registration is required.
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January 6, 2026

Backpackin’ Babies—Snowflake Walk

For ages birth to 18 months.  Spend the afternoon with Linda Rose exploring the trails as we search for snowflakes along the way.  Come in a front pack, backpack, stroller or just walk.  Registration is required.
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January 9, 2026

Preschool Pals—Winter Walk

For ages 3 to 5 years. Join Linda Rose as we take a walk seeing what the winter season has to offer. Registration is required.
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January 12, 2026

Toddler Trot—Winter Birds

For ages 18 to 36 months.  Join Linda Rose as we walk the trails looking and listening for some birds along the way.  Will it be the red cardinal, the blue jay or the black-capped chickadee? Registration is required.
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January 15, 2026

Young Adventurers—Animal Track Adventures

For ages 5 to 12 years. Join Linda Rose as we look for animal tracks along the trails. Were they walking, were they running and where did they go? Registration is required.
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January 21, 2026

Discovery Series—Asleep in the Woods

For youth ages 12 to 17 years and older. Join Linda Rose as we wonder and wander through the woods to see who may be sleeping, who may be awake and who may have left the area for the season. Registration is required.
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January 22, 2026

January Thaw Hike

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Schekelhoff Nature Preserve
Join Linda Rose as we walk the trails, discussing the various weather patterns of January. This walk will last about 1 ¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program.  Registration is required.
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January 29, 2026

Craft Creation—Winter Weed Weave

10:00 am - 11:00 am Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve
Join Linda Rose for a make-it take-it “Winter Weed Weave” project  All supplies provided—just bring your creativity with you. Registration is required
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January 30, 2026

Celebrate 30 Years—Nature Game Night

Spend the evening playing nature games as we celebrate Seneca County’s 30 Year of service to the community.  Will you play Nature Camp, Scat Matching or Where is the Skunk?  If you have a nature game, bring it along. Registration is required.
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Fostoria, OH 44830
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