PCPD at Jake's Day!
2023-09-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Perry County Gunclub, 4957 Township Rd 149 NE, New Lexington, Oh, 43764
Come out and see the Perry County Park District at the Jakes Day event at the Perry County Gun Club.
When: September 23, 2023 10am – 3pm
Where: Perry County Gun Club – 4957 Township Rd 149 NE, New Lexington, OH 43764
Family fun! This event is free and provided by the Perry County Longbeards NWTF.
No pets, please.
See flyer below for more information.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Center Open House
2023-09-26 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, September 26, 2023 – 5pm to 7pm
This program will repeat every last Tuesday of the month until November. Hosted by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Soil & Water Conservation District..
The Glenford Fort Preserve is located at 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, OH 43739.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Supermoon Night Hike - Ludowici Community Park
2023-09-30 20:00 - 21:30 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join us for a Supermoon Night Hike at the Ludowici Community Park on Saturday, September 30, at 8 pm!
Please dress for the weather and with closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Ludowici Community Foundation Park shelter house, 405 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
Follow the driveway up the hill to the shelter house.
(The driveway to the shelter is south of the intersection of Tile Plant and Black Gold roads, New Lexington, OH).
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Solar Eclipse Hike - Ludowici Community Park
2023-10-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join us for a Partial Solar Eclipse Hike at the Ludowici Community Park shelter on Saturday, October 14, at 11:30am!
Please dress for the weather and with closed toe shoes.
We’re going to have a great view of it at Ludowici Community Foundation Park! Join us for a hike viewing at 11:30. Bring your own glasses or we’ll have some on hand provided by the Perry County District Library.
Then come back for a night hike that night at 8 pm!
Meet at the Ludowici Community Foundation Park shelter house, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
Follow the driveway up the hill to the shelter house.
(The driveway to the shelter is south of the intersection of Tile Plant and Black Gold roads, New Lexington, OH).
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

New Moon Night Hike - Ludowici Community Park Shelter House
2023-10-14 20:00 - 21:30 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
Join us for a New Moon Night Hike at the Ludowici Community Park on Saturday, October 14, at 8 pm!
Please dress for the weather and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Ludowici Community Foundation Park shelter house, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764
Follow the driveway up the hill to the shelter house.
(The driveway to the shelter is south of the intersection of Tile Plant and Black Gold roads, New Lexington, OH).
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Storytime at the Fort!
2023-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | 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.
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
2023-10-31 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, October 31, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
