Perry County Park District

Storytime at Perry Co District Library - Crooksville
2022-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Perry Co District Library – Crooksville, 111 East Main Street, Crooksville, OH, 43731, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for Storytime! at the Crooksville branch of the Perry Co District Library.
Monday, September 26, 2022 – 2pm
Perry Co District Library – Crooksville
111 East Main Street
Crooksville, OH 43731
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry County District Library.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Storytime at Perry Co District Library - Somerset
2022-09-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Perry Co District Library – Somerset, 117 West Main Street, Somerset, OH, 43783
Join the Perry County Park District for Storytime! at the Somerset branch of the Perry Co District Library.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – 11am
Perry Co District Library – Somerset
117 West Main Street
Somerset, OH 43783
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry County District Library.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Storytime at Perry Co District Library - Thornville
2022-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Perry Co District Library – Thornville, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, 43706, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for Storytime! at the Thornville branch of the Perry Co District Library.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 – 2pm
Perry Co District Library – Thornville
99 East Columbus Street
Thornville, OH 43706
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry County District Library.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Storytime at Perry Co District Library - New Lexington
2022-09-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Perry Co District Library – New Lexington, 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for Storytime! at the New Lexington branch of the Perry Co District Library.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022 – 11am
Perry Co District Library – New Lexington
117 South Jackson Street
Junction City, OH 43764
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry County District Library.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Speaker Series: .22-Cal Killers with Judge Luann Cooperrider
2022-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Speaker Series: Join us for a step back in time as Judge Luann Cooperrider takes us on a historical journey through the files of the .22-Cal Killers case – the Lewingdon brothers.
When: December 8, 6:30 pm
Where: Hoover Theater, 125 E. High St, Glenford OH
Admission: $10 per person
All proceeds benefit your Perry County Park District.

For a PDF of the flyer, Click Here

Presented in partnership with the Village of Glenford.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

How I Met Your Mother - Animal Edition
2023-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
In honor of Valentine’s Day, join the Perry County Park District for
How I Met Your Mother, Animal Edition!
When: Tuesday, February 14th – 7pm
Where: Hoover Theater, 125 East High St, Glenford Oh
Courtship rituals in nature can be captivating, amazing, or even bizarre!
Animals have interesting and elaborate methods of attracting mates. Bright colors, fancy dances, and beautiful songs are just a few. Learn about some of the more bizarre techniques. Maybe you’ll get some ideas to swoon your own mate!
Free, no registration required.
** All ages are welcome, but please note that this program is designed for a more mature audience and will contain proper anatomical terminology and explicit descriptions of animal courtship and mating behavior. **
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Homeschool: Leaf Litter Critters at Perry Co District Library - New Lexington
2023-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Perry Co District Library – New Lexington, 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for Homeschool Program: Leaf Litter Critters! at the New Lexington branch of the Perry Co District Library.
Perry County Park District Naturalist, Jessie Bennett, will be taking homeschool students on an outdoor adventure, where they will discover what is living in leaves by using a digital microscope!
Click here to register
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – 1-2pm
Perry Co District Library – New Lexington
117 South Jackson St
New Lexington, OH 43764
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry County District Library.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Astronomy: Dark Skies in the Ohio Country
2025-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Perry Co District Library – New Lexington, 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Dark Skies in the Ohio Country: A Connection to the Stars in the Buckeye State
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
6 pm
Perry County District Library – New Lexington Branch (117 S Jackson St, New Lexington, OH)
Join us for a fascinating astronomy presentation by Tom O’Grady, from the Southeast Ohio History Center.
This program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District and the Perry County District Library.
Some light refreshments will be provided.
Donations to the PCPD are welcome.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Basket Weaving
2025-03-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Perry Co District Library – Somerset, 117 West Main Street, Somerset, OH, 43783
Basket Weaving with instructor Ann Cornell.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
12pm
Perry County District Library – Somerset Branch (117 W Main St, Somerset, OH)
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

Hide Tanning
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, 43730, United States
Hide Tanning with instructor Talcon Quinn
Sunday, March 16, 2025
9am-5pm
Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, OH 43730
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
For more information, email: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com

Soap Making
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Soap Making with instructor Katrina Carpenter.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
Friday, April 11, 2025 (was March 21)
6pm
Glenford Fort Preserve – On 757 south of Glenford, Ohio
See flyer below for details.
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

Critter Care 1
2025-06-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Critter Care
Join the PCPD as we care for our critters on the following dates:
Wednesdays – June 11 and 25, July 2 and 23, and
Tuesday – August 5
2-4pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 OH-757, Glenford, OH
We have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and spiders that we use for educational programs throughout the county. We invite you to join us to take an active part in their care, feeding, and enrichment.
Registration via email would be appreciated. Send to:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com

Critter Care 2
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

To Be Rescheduled - Mothing at Ludowici
2025-06-27 21:00 - 23:59 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for a night of mothing at Ludowici Community Foundation Park
When: Friday, June 27, 2025 – 9pm
Update 6/26/25: Cancelled due to inclement weather (extreme heat and possible storms). Watch here and Facebook for reschedule date.
Where: Ludowici Community Foundation Park
551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington Oh
Join us at the shelter house for a nighttime viewing of moths!We’ll hang sheets and lights to attract some nocturnal visitors for an up-close experience. This program does NOT include a formal lecture or a hike. Guests may come and go as they please. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket.
NOTE: The larger/more impressive months are likely to visit in the late night/early morning. We will plan on being out until at least midnight, later if desired.
In case of inclement weather, the program will be cancelled and hopefully rescheduled.

Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Kayak Adventures 1
2025-06-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States
Kayak Adventures
Join the PCPD on a kayak adventure on
Sundays – June 29, July 20, & August 17
3pm
Clouse Lake, 3 miles south of Somerset on Rt 668.
Bring your own registered boat and lifejacket.
Please register or send questions by the Friday before, by emailing:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com
Check Facebook for updates. Program will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Critter Care 3
2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

Kayak Adventures 2
2025-07-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States
Kayak Adventures
Join the PCPD on a kayak adventure on
Sundays – June 29, July 20, and August 17
3pm
Clouse Lake, 3 miles south of Somerset on Rt 668.
Bring your own registered boat and lifejacket.
Please register or send questions by the Friday before, by emailing:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com
Check Facebook for updates. Program will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Critter Care 4
2025-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Critter Care
Join the PCPD as we care for our critters on the following dates:
Wednesdays – June 11 and 25, July 2 and 23, and
Tuesday – August 17
2-4pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 OH-757, Glenford, OH
We have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and spiders that we use for educational programs throughout the county. We invite you to join us to take an active part in their care, feeding, and enrichment.
Registration via email would be appreciated. Send to:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com

Spiders 101
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Birding Hike
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 Oh-757, Glenford, OH
Spiders are COOL! Let us prove it. This program will include an indoor presentation, live animals, and outdoor exploration. All ages and comfort levels are welcome.

Critter Care 5
2025-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

Birding Hike
2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Wilson Mound Preserve, 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Birding Hike
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:30am
Wilson Mound, 3400 Cooperriders Rd NW, Glenford OH
Join us for a wonderful morning hike to enjoy birds! Bring your own binoculars if you have them. The hike will be about a mile on grass/dirt with some elevation change and rocky surfaces.

Kayak Adventures 3
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States

Critter Care - Fall 2025 - Sept
2025-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Critter Care
Join the PCPD as we care for our critters on the following dates:
Tuesdays – September 9, October 14, November 11
2-4pm
Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 OH-757, Glenford, OH
We have live turtles, snakes, frogs, and spiders that we use for educational programs throughout the county. We invite you to join us to take an active part in their care, feeding, and enrichment.
Registration via email would be appreciated. Send to:
jbennett@pcparkdistrict.com

Critter Care - Fall 2025 - Oct
2025-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739

Tunnel Hill hike
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Tunnel Hill Reclamation Area, 8822 Tunnel Hill Rd, New Lexington, 43764, United States
Birding Hike
Saturday, October 18, 2025
2-4pm
8822 Tunnel Hill Rd, New Lexington OH
Join us for a wonderful afternoon hike in partnership with WinWaste Innovations to explore the Tunnel Hill reclamation area! The hike will be about 1.5 miles on grass/dirt with some elevation change.

Plein Air - Glenford Fort
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Plein Air in the Park! 🎨
Looking for a fun, creative way to spend your weekend? Join us with the Somerset Artist Coo-p for Plein Air in the Park, an outdoor art experience with Jessie Bennett and the Perry County Park District!
🗓 Sunday, October 26
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Glenford Fort Preserve
FREE EVENT
Bring your art supplies and let nature be your inspiration and let your creativity take flight. 🌤
All ages and skill levels welcome — come paint, draw, or sketch in the beauty of the park.
✨ Free & open to the public no registration required

Ludowici birding hike
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Update: Our apologies. This program is cancelled due to illness.
Join the Perry County Park District for a birding hike at the Ludowici Community Foundation Park.
Saturday, November 1 – 10am
Ludowici Community Park (shelter house)
551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington OH
Join us for a bird hike at Ludowici Community Foundation Park! We’ll be using binoculars donated to us from Tunnel Hill Reclamation Landfill. Meet at the shelter house.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Critter Care - Fall 2025 Nov
2025-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
