The Darke County Park District will be hosting a family fun day in celebration of both Earth Day and Trails Day on April 22nd and 24th. There will be several fun family activities scheduled throughout each day. Registration is required for this event.
Coffee with the Birds
April 22, 8am Bish Discovery Center
Come enjoy some shade-grown coffee while learning about how songbird migration and coffee are deeply connected. Once we enjoy our brew, we’ll take a cup for the trail as we turn our eyes to the skies looking for the birds that benefit the most from shade-grown coffee, warblers!
Wildflowers of Coppess
April 22, 1pm Coppess Nature Sanctuary
Let’s spend the celebration of our beautiful planet wandering the trails of Coppess Nature Sanctuary enjoying the wildflowers in bloom.
Bird Walk
April 24, 8am or 10:30am Bish Discovery Center
During this morning bird walk, we’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of spring as the spring migration is underway! Bring your binoculars and see what we can find!
Cycling the Trail
April 24, 10:30am or 1pm Bish Discovery Center
Enjoy a beginner or advanced bike ride with a naturalist on the Tecumseh Trail.
Conservation Stations: Hands-On Fun
April 24, 12pm-4pm Bish Discovery Center
Naturalists will set-up hands-on activities around the grounds of Bish Discovery Center including flower pounding, giant bubbles, rockets, painting pots, and upcycled wind catchers. Darke Soil & Water Conservation District will also host an activity.
Badges BBQ food truck will be set up in the Bish Discovery Center parking lot on April 24th from 11am-4pm. Grab some delicious lunch while you enjoy the festivities!
For more information or to register visit www.darkecountyparks.org/programs or call 937-548-0165