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8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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Nature Programs FA 26 (16 & Up) - Woodland Night Walk FA 26
Woodland Night Walk (Aug. 15)Instructor: Shannon Heist & Kate Brierley, Metro Parks Naturalists Enjoy the magic of a nighttime Jeffrey Woods with a hoot of an owl, a curious raccoon, the possible eyeshine of a passing animal, swooping bats, sparkly lightning bugs and the chatter of summertime insects during this family-friendly walk. Owl vocalizations, bat locators and furs of nighttime critters will be featured. Fall In Love With Fall (Sep. 26)Instructor: Shannon Heist, Blacklick Metro Parks’ NaturalistYou’re invited to explore a fall Jeffrey Woods using all your senses. Experience the colors of changing leaves, the deep greens in the conifer grove, the crisp fall air and the changing textures of the season. New fungi are appearing, birds are migrating, and critters are preparing for winter. Fall in love with fall with Shannon.Petals That Inspire - Fall Centerpiece (Oct. 10)Instructors: Amanda Lorenzetti, owner and designer of Petals That InspireFall Inspired Floral Centerpiece. Experience the joy of floral design with a “fall-inspired” floral demonstration from Petals That Inspire. Amanda will share tips and tricks while arranging a beautiful garden-style fresh floral arrangement. Leave inspired and with more knowledge on how to enhance your own designs at home. (There will be a drawing for the centerpiece Amanda creates.)The Southern Flying Squirrel: Facts About and Fascination With a Woodland Wonder (Nov. 8)Instructor: Donald P. Althoff, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Conservation, Certified Wildlife Biologist, University of Rio GrandeFlying squirrels are some of the most spectacular and seldom-seen, forest-dwelling, nocturnal mammals. This spring, Donald Althoff, Ph.D and Wildlife Biologist installed several southern flying squirrel nest boxes throughout Jeffrey Woods. To better understand this intriguing glider, join Don as he presents the many facets of southern flying squirrels based on his long-term monitoring, observation, hard mast surveys and nest box occupancy during winters across 6 counties in southeast Ohio. Field techniques, handling of these squirrels, box design, hardmast surveys and observations will be discussed.
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