Perry County Park District

CANCELED! Wildflower Hike - Glenford Fort and Adjoining Property
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Wildflower Hike UPDATE: CANCELED due to very slippery and muddy conditions, and threat of more rain this morning.

We will try to reschedule if possible.

Join the Perry County Park District for a Wildflower Hike. The hike will start at the Glenford Fort and link to a new adjoining property, not yet open to the public! The hike will be lightly strenuous on varied terrain and last approx. 2 – 2.5 hrs. Dress for the weather and expect some possible wet trail areas. *The hike will have some strenuous parts but we’ll take it slow.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 – CANCELED
Glenford Fort Preserve
11861 Oh-757, Glenford OH 43739
This program is presented by the Perry County Park District in partnership with the Perry Soil and Water Conservation District and the Perry County Commissioners.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Finck's Nature Preserve - History and Nature Hike
2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Finck’s Nature Preserve, 215 E. Main St, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for a guided nature and history hike to explore the lovely Finck’s Nature Preserve in Somerset Ohio! Wildflowers are starting to show in the preserve and several species should be blooming.
Saturday, April 23, 2022 – 10am
Finck’s Nature Preserve
215 E. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
The hike will be lightly strenuous on varied terrain and last approx. 1 – 1.5 hrs. Dress for the weather and expect some possible wet trail areas.
For those interested in volunteering after the hike, we’ll be doing about an hour of invasive garlic mustard removal. Plant ID instruction and collection bags will be provided.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - April 2022
2022-04-11 15:30 - 17:30 | Corning Library, 113 11th St, Corning, OH, 43730, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – April 2022
Location: Corning Public Library, 113 11th St, Corning, OH 43730 Corning OH
Time: 3:30pm
The Board Meetings are going back on the road, to provide easy access for community leaders and residents around the county! As always, the public is invited and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

CANCELED: Woodcock Watch! (due to weather)
2022-03-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
CANCELED: Woodcock Watch! (due to rain and cold weather)
We will be hosting a Woodcock Watch on Friday, March 25 at 7:30pm at Glenford Fort Earthworks (11995 State Route 757, Glenford).
With any luck, we will see and hear their unique courtship and aerial displays. But it will require us to be a good and quiet audience. There will be a short (2-3 minute) walk from the parking lot for optimal viewing. Some mud may be encountered so please dress for the weather and ground conditions. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if desired and a flashlight for the walk back.
The program will last approximately an hour. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Woodcock Watch!
2022-03-15 19:30 - 20:30 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
We will be hosting a Woodcock Watch on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30pm at Glenford Fort Earthworks (11995 State Route 757, Glenford).
With any luck, we will see and hear their unique courtship and aerial displays. But it will require us to be a good and quiet audience. There will be a short (2-3 minute) walk from the parking lot for optimal viewing. Some mud may be encountered so please dress for the weather and ground conditions. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if desired and a flashlight for the walk back.
The program will last approximately an hour. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting
2022-03-14 15:30 - 17:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – March 2022
Location: Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset Ohio 43783
Time: 3:30pm
During the winter months of December – March meetings will remain at the Somerset Courthouse. As always, the public is invited and community participation and discussion is encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Meeting info is also be available at:
Click here for meeting information via the Perry County Government’s website
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Speaker Series: .22-Cal Killers with Judge Luann Cooperrider
2022-03-10 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: March 10, 6:30 pm
Where: Hoover Theater, 125 E. High St, Glenford OH

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.

Woodcock Watch!
2022-03-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
We will be hosting a Woodcock Watch on Saturday, March 5 at 6:30pm at Glenford Fort Earthworks (11995 State Route 757, Glenford).
With any luck, we will see and hear their unique courtship and aerial displays. But it will require us to be a good and quiet audience. There will be a short (2-3 minute) walk from the parking lot for optimal viewing. Some mud may be encountered so please dress for the weather and ground conditions. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on if desired and a flashlight for the walk back.
The program will last approximately an hour. We hope to see you there!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting
2022-02-14 15:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – February 2022
Location: Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset Ohio 43783
Time: 3:30pm
During the winter months of December – March meetings will remain at the Somerset Courthouse. As always, the public is invited and community participation and discussion is encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Meeting info is also be available at:
Click here for meeting information via the Perry County Government’s website
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

How I Met Your Mother - Animal Edition, via Zoom!
2022-02-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom, United States
In honor of Valentine’s Day, join the Perry County Park District for
How I Met Your Mother, Animal Edition!
When: Thursday February 10th – 7pm
Where: Zoom
Courtship rituals in nature can be captivating, amazing or even bizarre!
Learn about some of the more unusual techniques of the animal kingdom’s courtship displays and mating rituals.
** 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. **
Register by emailing your name to:
info@PCparkdistrict.com
Your registration will be confirmed via email and the Zoom link sent out to all registered participants a few days prior to the event date.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Nature Trivia via Zoom!
2022-01-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Zoom, United States
Join the Perry County Park District for Nature Trivia, our first virtual program of 2022, via Zoom!
When: Saturday January 29 – 2pm
Where: Zoom
Gather the whole family and test your 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.
Play as a big team, partners or solo! Have something on hand to write your answers on.
Register by emailing your name to:
info@PCparkdistrict.com
Your registration will be confirmed via email and the Zoom link sent out to all registered participants a few days prior to the event date.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting
2022-01-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – January 2022
Location: Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset Ohio 43783
Time: 3:30 PM
This will be the annual organizational meeting for the Perry County Park District.
During the winter months of December – March meetings will remain at the Somerset Courthouse. As always, the public is invited and community participation and discussion is encouraged about your local parks and park needs!
Meeting info is also be available at:
Click here for meeting information via the Perry County Government’s website

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-12-13 15:30 - 17:30 | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting
Location: Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset Ohio 43783
Time: 3:30 PM
We are rotating our meetings around the county to encourage community participation and discussion about local parks and needs,
however, during the winter months of December – February we will be staying at the Somerset Courthouse.
Meeting info is also be available at:
Click here for meeting information via the Perry County Government’s website

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-11-08 15:30 - 17:30 | Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – 3:30 pm
Location: Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford
We are rotating our meetings around the county to encourage community participation and discussion about local parks and needs.
Meeting info will also be available at:
Click here for current meeting location

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-10-18 15:30 - 17:30 | Shawnee Village Hall, 136 Main St., Shawnee, OH, 43782, United States
PCPD Board Meeting
Note: Date moved to 3rd Monday of October due to Columbus Day holiday.
Location: Shawnee, Ohio
Shawnee Village Hall
136 Main St.
Shawnee OH 43782
We are rotating our meetings around the county to encourage community participation and discussion about local parks and needs.
Meeting info is also available at:
Click here for meeting information via the County’s website

Ludowici Light the Night Event
2021-10-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Ludowici Community Park Shelter House, New Lexington OH, 551 Black Gold Rd, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
The Ludowici Community Foundation Fall event is changing, just like the leaves – our Light the Night Fall Festival will now begin at 6 pm and end 9 pm with all of the following activities:
1. Fall “trick or treating” forest walk to the top
2. Giveaway stations and fun activities as you make your way to star gaze
3. Star gazing at the top will include s’mores galore
4. Hayrides, scarecrows to judge and much, much more!
Click here to visit event on Facebook

Glenford Fort Fall Hike
2021-10-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Join the Perry Soil and Water Conservation District on Sunday October 3, 11am – 3pm for an opportunity to hike the Glenford Fort, an ancient historical site.
This will be a “hike on your own” event with Soil and Water volunteers and staff staged at specific locations to answer questions.

Perry County Longbeards JAKES Day Family Event
2021-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Perry County Gunclub, 4957 Township Rd 149 NE, New Lexington, Oh, 43764
Join the National Wild Turkey Federation – Perry County Longbeards for the 2021 JAKES Day Family Event.
Where: Perry County Gun Club, 4957 Township Rd 149 NE, New Lexington OH
When: Saturday Sept 18, 9am
Free activities for the whole family:
Pellet gun range
Archery
Homemade ice cream
Tomahawk throwing
Deer antler scoring
Fishing
Inflatables
Lunch provided
Much more!

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-09-13 15:30 - 16:30
PCPD Board Meeting
Sept 13, 3:30 pm
Perry County Public Library – Thornville Branch
99 E Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
The public is invited to join us!
** Masks required, per Perry County Public Library

Tecumseh Lake Paddlesport Try It Event
2021-08-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Tecumseh Lake, Shawnee, ohio, 43782
Join the Perry Soil and Water Conservation District for a kayak and canoe paddlesport Try It Day at Tecumseh Lake!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22, 2021 AT 12 PM EDT – 3 PM
Free · Tecumseh Lake, Shawnee Ohio

Wildflower ID and Foraging Hike
2021-08-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Clay Center of Ohio, 7327 Ceramic Rd, NE, Roseville, OH, 43777, United States
Join us……
For a Wildflower ID and Foraging hike at the Clay Center of Ohio!.
When: Tuesday, August 17
*Hike – 8am
*Additional plant ID session at pavillion – 9am
Where: Clay Center of Ohio
7327 Ceramic Rd, NE, Roseville, OH 43777
Join the Perry County Park District to explore the Clay Center of Ohio in Roseville! This program is presented in partnership with the Clay Center of Ohio and the Perry Neighborhood Connection Coalition.
The hike will be conducted on varied terrain. Sturdy walking/hiking footwear, water and insect repellent recommended.
Highlights:
*Wildflower and other plant ID
*Tips and ID for foraging for edibles
Questions? Contact
pcparks@perrycountyohio.net or jlaruepchd@gmail.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-08-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Arethusa Springs Park, 426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
PCPD Board Meeting
When: August 9, 2021 – 3:30pm
Where: Arethusa Springs Park -east shelter house, near maintenance building
426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH
Meeting info is also available at:
Click here for current PCPD meeting info on the Perry County government website

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-07-12 15:30 - 17:00 | Arethusa Springs Park, 426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH, 43764, United States
PCPD Board Meeting
When: July 12 – 3:30pm
Where: Arethusa Springs Park -east shelter house
426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH
Meeting info is also available at:
Click here for current PCPD meeting info on the Perry County government website

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-06-14 15:30 - 16:30
PCPD Board Meeting
The June 14, 2021 Perry County Park District board meeting will be held in-person, outdoors at:
Perry County Health Department
409 Lincoln Park Dr.
New Lexington, OH
(Lincoln Park Dr runs alongside the Kroger store. The Health Department isn’t far from Kroger, on the opposite side of that road
The meeting will begin at 3:30pm. Please bring a chair.
Current Health Department guidelines will be followed for all in-person meetings.

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-05-10 15:30 - 16:30
PCPD Board Meeting
The May 10th, Perry County Park District board meeting will be conducted via Zoom at 3:30pm. The “waiting room” will open at 3:15p.

If you want to join by computer or Zoom app on your phone, click the link below. You will be taken to a waiting room and the host will be notified to let you in the meeting
Click Here to be taken to Zoom meeting
*If you are not let into the meeting room within a few minutes of arriving in the waiting room, please exit and click the meeting link again to re-enter the waiting room.
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FYI- You can also call in to this Zoom meeting by phone if you prefer.
-To call in by phone:Tip: have the meeting ID, participant ID and passcode written down/readily available before you dial. The input requests will time-out if info is not entered fairly quickly. Note: Sometimes the passcode is not requested.
-Dial 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: enter 993 3034 5969
Participant ID: enter #
Passcode: [REDACTED] 137395
Phone controls: *6 – Toggle unmute/mute*9 – Raise hand
If you call in by phone, it will welcome you to Zoom and
1) it will ask for the Meeting ID followed by the # sign. (Best to have codes written down so you can enter info quickly)
2) Next it will ask: If you are the host -enter host Key or if you are a participant, press #.
3) It will then ask for participant ID: Enter #
4) Enter passcode if requested

ZOOM 101: The Basics!
2021-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, United States
ZOOM 101: The Basics!
Day/Time: Thurday Apr 29, 2021 07:00 PM
Join us as we welcome Kenneth Tubaugh for an informative class on the basics of using Zoom!
This FREE webinar will teach you the how to use Zoom to chat with friends and family, and attend virtual classes and meetings.
The class will be held via Zoom. You do NOT need a Zoom account to attend. Zoom works with Android, iPhone/iPad, Linux, Mac, and Windows operating systems. You can use Zoom in your browser or you can download the app on your devices.
There are several ways to join the class:
1) Click here to Join Class
2) Click here to email us and we will email you with the link.
3) Copy and paste the following into your browser:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79053475581?pwd=[REDACTED]
If needed, below is additional info:
Meeting ID: 790 5347 5581
Passcode: [REDACTED]

PCPD Continued Board Meeting
2021-04-14 18:45 - 19:15 | Zoom, United States
PCPD Continued Board Meeting 6:45pm via Zoom
Zoom Link (paste into browser or use direct link below)
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72836219381?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 728 3621 9381
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Click here to join ZOOM meeting

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-04-12 15:30 - 16:30
PCPD Board Meeting
Click here for current meeting location or ZOOM information

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-03-08 15:30 - 16:30
PCPD Board Meeting
The March 8 Board Meeting is being conducted via ZOOM.
If you want to join by computer or Zoom app on your phone, click the link under “Zoom Meeting” below. You will be taken to a waiting room and the host will be notified to let you in the meeting.
*If you are not let into the meeting room within a couple of minutes of arriving in the waiting room, please exit and click the meeting link again to re-enter the waiting room.
Zoom Meeting:
Click here to join ZOOM meeting
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To call in by phone:
Tip: have the meeting ID, participant ID and passcode written down/readily available before you dial. The input requests will time-out if info is not entered fairly quickly. Note: Sometimes the passcode is not requested.
Dial 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: enter 993 3034 5969
Participant ID: enter #
Passcode: [REDACTED] 137395
Phone controls:
*6 – Toggle unmute/mute
*9 – Raise hand
** Note: there have sometimes been issues on some phones with being able to ‘unmute/mute’ via a phone call participation. This is not something the host can control.
If you call in by phone, it will welcome you to Zoom and
1) it will ask for the Meeting ID followed by the # sign. (Best to have codes written down so you can enter info quickly)
2) Next will ask: if you are the host -enter host Key or if you are a participant, press #.
3) Will ask for participant ID:
Press #
4) Enter passcode if requested
The ZOOM meeting link can also be found on the Perry County Government site at:
PerryCountyOhio.net

PCPD Board Meeting
2021-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Zoom, United States
