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Twin
pumpkins show off their painting creations at Nature Center.
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The Great Pumpkin
Hunt a Spooktacular Success
The annual Great Pumpkin Hunt Halloween event at Darke County Parks
filled to capacity once again this year. Serving their maximum 70
children, the staff and volunteers spent their Saturday afternoon on
October 24th helping little goblins, princesses, witches, and even a
minion or two find their candy and treats hidden in the woods at
Shawnee Prairie. Each child had to first solve a Halloween riddle
before receiving a clue to the treats’ locations.
Inside the Nature Center, the children and their families also painted
and decorated pumpkins. The Darke County Park District would like to
extend a huge thank you to Aultman Farms for donating all the pumpkins.
From the youngest children reveling in the messiness and color of the
paint to the oldest participants capturing the nuances of bats on their
gourd canvases, everyone enjoyed an artistic afternoon.
Pumpkin Hunt participants also had an opportunity to take a hay ride
around the prairie between stopping for treats, and over 100 people
partook. Though the weather radar was a great concern all day, things
stayed dry throughout the two hour event, and the rain didn’t arrive
until a full hour after the event finished. Event organizer and
Naturalist, Hannah Linebaugh, said, “I couldn’t be happier with the
turn out. We were filled to capacity with smiling faces, and the rain
stayed away until everyone was safely back inside. I’m looking forward
to making the event even more fun next year.”
The Darke County Park District thanks everyone who helped or
volunteered with The Great Pumpkin Hunt, some as trail monitors, paint
helpers, or organizers, and some with set-up, tear down, or donations.
Without the kindness and generosity of the community, events like this
would not be possible. Thank you!
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