Perry County Park District

Birding Hike
2025-08-09 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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
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 - 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

Spring Hike Series Hike #1 - Finck's Nature Preserve
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Finck’s Nature Preserve, 215 E. Main St, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
Join us for a spring hike series at the lovely Finck’s Nature Preserve beginning May 5 and any of the following 4 Tuesdays at 6 pm!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 6-7pm
Finck’s Nature Preserve
215 E. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Join us for a spring hike series at Finck’s Nature Preserve beginning May 5 and any of the following 4 Tuesdays at 6 pm!
This week, we’ll check on skunk cabbage – so named for it’s stinky odor that attracts flies and beetles for pollination.
The hike will be lightly strenuous on varied terrain and last approx. 1 hr. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and expect some possible wet trail areas.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

World Migration Day Birding Hike
2026-05-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Finck’s Nature Preserve, 215 E. Main St, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
World Migratory Day Birding Hike
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2pm – 4pm
Private property location near Somerset,
not far from Finck’s Preserve (NOT AT Finck’s)
Spend the afternoon with Naturalist Jessie Bennett on a hike through meadows and woodlands to enjoy the thrill of sighting birds commonly seen in the area or those who may be passing through to their summer homes. Binoculars will be available for you to borrow, but bring your own if you have them.
The hike will be approximately two miles long and may be considered moderate in difficulty due to elevation changes on hills. We will be on unimproved natural trails and may even go off trail.
Registration and Release & Waiver of Liability
This hike is on private property, about one mile from Somerset Public Square. Only those who register and agree to sign the Release and Waiver of Liability form will be admitted. The address will be in the Confirmation email received by those who register using the link below.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register Now at https://forms.gle/GvgUeog1hG2DGqk8A

Spring Hike Series Hike #2 - Finck's Nature Preserve
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Finck’s Nature Preserve, 215 E. Main St, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
Join us for a spring hike series at the lovely Finck’s Nature Preserve beginning May 5 and any of the following 4 Tuesdays at 6 pm!o!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 6-7pm
Finck’s Nature Preserve
215 E. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
The hike will be lightly strenuous on varied terrain and last approx. 1 hr. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and expect some possible wet trail areas.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Spring Hike Series Hike #3 - Finck's Nature Preserve
2026-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Finck’s Nature Preserve, 215 E. Main St, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
Join us for a spring hike series at the lovely Finck’s Nature Preserve beginning May 5 and any of the following 4 Tuesdays at 6 pm!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – 6-7pm
Finck’s Nature Preserve
215 E. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
The hike will be lightly strenuous on varied terrain and last approx. 1 hr. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toe shoes, and expect some possible wet trail areas.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Tyke Hike - Glenford Fort
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Tyke Hike!
May 20, 2026
1 pm
Glenford Fort Preserve
11995 OH-757, Glenford
Come spend an hour outside! This program encourages nature play and adventures. Activities may include a scavenger hunt, a story or live animals.
Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
For ages 0-5, other aged siblings welcome.
Registration requested.
Email jbennett@pcparkdistrict to register.
FREE!
Questions? Contact us at: jbennett@pcparkdistrict for more information.
