Darke County Park District will be offering a variety of programs during the month of June:
Throwback Thursday: Stream Search
June 2nd at 6:00pm at Tecumseh Point Preserve
During this TBT program, we’re bringing back the classic program “Stream Search” from circa 1999! Join a Naturalist as we search for and discover who calls the waters of the Greenville Creek their home. Using Stream Quality Monitoring (SQM) methods to collect and sample aquatic species, learn which macroinvertebrates and fish indicate a healthy aquatic habitat. Registration is required for this program. FREE
Native Plant Sale
June 4th 10:00am-4:00pm at Bish Discovery Center
There are so many benefits to planting native! From increasing biodiversity in your landscape to limited maintenance requirements, native plants continue to soar in popularity. This year, our native plant sale will be better than ever! Four plant sale vendors will be on site with a large variety of native grasses, flowers, trees and shrubs.
Summer Forest Bathing Series
June 11th, 10:00am at the Routzong Preserve
Savana Shaltry-Stills will be guiding a gentle yoga flow, followed by a walking meditation through Routzong Preserve. Not only will this strengthen your relationship to the natural world, but with yourself in relationship to it.
This series is designed to replenish and renew the connection to self and the natural world in which we reside. Registration is required for this program. FREE
Summer Creek Float
June 13th, 6:00pm at Bish Discovery Center
We’re going paddling! Join us for a float down the Greenville Creek and let’s see what the summer evening has in store for us.
Paddle a canoe with a partner or solo-paddle a kayak on a local lake with naturalist guides! Registration required. $5/paddler.
A Ride in the Darke-Full Moon Bike Ride
June 14th, 9:30pm at Bish Discovery Center
Join us for our monthly, “A Ride in the Darke” as we explore the Tecumseh Trail Bike path by light of the full moon! All riders must wear bright clothing, a helmet and their bikes must have a minimum, 1 bright headlight and 1 taillight… although many lights are encouraged! Registration required. FREE
For more information on these programs and others, visit www.darkecountyparks.org
