Storytime at the Fort!
2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Storytime at the Fort!
Third Thursday each month, 1pm
Join us for a kids storytime! We’ll read a story, do an activity, and go for a hike each month.
8/17: Trees, 9/21: Caterpillars, 10/19: Spiders, 11/16: Birds
This program is free and put on in partnership with the Perry SWCD.
Registration is required. Register via email to jbennet@pcparkdistrict.com
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Center Open House
2023-11-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Come take a tour of the new nature center, meet our Naturalist and take a hike if you choose.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 – 5pm to 7pm
This program will repeat every last Tuesday of the month through November.
The Glenford Fort Preserve is located at 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, OH 43739.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Trivia - Ludowici Factory of Ideas
2024-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Ludowici Factory of Ideas, 4757 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, Ohio, 43764
Wed 1/17: Nature Trivia, 6:30 pm, Ludowici Factory of Ideas
Test your nature knowledge in a fun, interactive trivia game inspired by Jeopardy. Questions will be based on interesting facts about our world and all that live in it. Free, open to all ages.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Storytime at the Fort!
2024-01-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Storytime at the Fort!
Third Thursday each month, 1pm
Join us for a kids storytime! We’ll read a story, do an activity, and go for a hike each month.
This program is free and put on in partnership with the Perry SWCD.
Registration is required. Register via email to jbennet@pcparkdistrict.com
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Center Open House Jan 2024
2024-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Come take a tour of the new nature center, meet our Naturalist and take a hike if you choose.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – 5pm to 7pm
This program will repeat every last Tuesday of the month through November.
The Glenford Fort Preserve is located at 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, OH 43739. (Navigation: Enter “Glenford Fort Preserve” in Google Maps instead of the address)
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Center Open House Feb 2024
2024-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Come take a tour of the new nature center, meet our Naturalist and take a hike if you choose.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 5pm to 7pm
This program will repeat every last Tuesday of the month through November.
The Glenford Fort Preserve is located at 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, OH 43739.
(Navigation: Enter “Glenford Fort Preserve” in Google Maps instead of the address)
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
2024-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
Join us Friday, October 18, at 1pm for this month’s “Celebrity Storytime!”
Join the Perry County Park District in hosting the creators who brought you “Alex Plays Ball.” Jayden and Carly grew up in Perry County and will be our celebrity guests this month. Storytime includes a story, an activity, and a hike.
This program is free.
Registration is required. Register via email to jbennet@pcparkdistrict.com
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
2024-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Celebrity Storytime at the Fort!
Join us Monday, November 11, at 1pm for this month’s “Celebrity Storytime!”
Join the Perry County Park District in hosting the Bennetts, a local family that was featured in the book “Our Farm by Michael J Rosen. Storytime includes a story, an activity, and a hike. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
This program is free.
Registration is required. Register via email to jbennet@pcparkdistrict.com
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Wilson Mound Full Moon Hike
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilson Mound Preserve, 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Join us for an evening hike under the full moon at the Wilson Mound on Friday November 15 at 7 pm. We’ll meet at the big barn and walk a mowed path through a prairie (and maybe woods if we feel adventurous. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
The Wilson Mound Preserve is part of the Glenford Fort complex and is located at 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH 43739. (off St Rt 757).
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.

Paracord Weaving
2025-04-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Ludowici Factory of Ideas, 4757 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, Ohio, 43764
Paracord Weaving Class with instructor Tami McAdams
Sunday, April 13, 2025
2-5pm
Ludowici Tile Plant – Factory of Ideas event building
4757 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
The instructor will detail the steps of tying useful knots you’ll use often for camping, at home, at work, boating, etc.
Participants will create their choice of Solomon Bar (cobra knot) paracord project to take home:
………keychain, bracelet, or neck lanyard.
The class will be 2-3 hrs in length, depending on which project the participant chooses (neck lanyard takes the longest).
Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Arts Council, this program is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Register via email at: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com or request more information.

Spring Painting Class
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset, 43783, United States
Spring Painting Class with instructor Bobbi McKinnon
Monday, April 14, 2025
6-8pm
Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset OH 43783
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

Fall Painting Class
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset, 43783, United States
Fall Painting Class with instructor Bobbi McKinnon
Monday, November 3, 2025
6-8pm
Somerset Artists’ Co-op, 206 S. Market St, Somerset OH 43783
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 - Fall 2025 Nov
2025-11-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
