Wildlife

Animal Extravaganza! Join us this Saturday, September 9, from 1-4pm at the Glenford Fort Preserve for an Animal Extravaganza! Come to the Fort anytime between 1pm and 4pm to learn about the animal kingdom through games, activities, live animal visitor and much more! Participating partners include the Perry County District Library, Wild at Hart Wildlife

Join us for a hike at the Wilson Mound on Tuesday September 19 at 6 pm. Please dress for the weather and with closed toe shoes. 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:

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

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

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..

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

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

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

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

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