PCPD Board Meeting - March 2025 - Somerset
2025-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Somerset Courthouse, 100 Public Square, Somerset, OH, 43783, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – March 10, 2025
Somerset, OH
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783
Time: 1:00pm
The Park District Board Meetings are being held December 2024 – March 2025 at our “winter home”, the Somerset Public Library. 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.

Wildlife Photography
2025-03-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hoover Center Theater, 125 E. Main St, Glenford, OH, 43739, United States
Wildlife Photography with Brad Imhoff
Saturday, March 15, 2025
6pm-7pm
Hoover Center Theater- 125 E. High St, Glenford, Ohio
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.
For more information, email: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com

Hide Tanning
2025-03-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, 43730, United States
Hide Tanning with instructor Talcon Quinn
Sunday, March 16, 2025
9am-5pm
Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, OH 43730
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.
For more information, email: jbennett@PCparkdistrict.com

Soap Making
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Glenford Fort Preserve, 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio, 43739
Soap Making with instructor Katrina Carpenter.
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE
Friday, April 11, 2025 (was March 21)
6pm
Glenford Fort Preserve – On 757 south of Glenford, Ohio
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.

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.

PCPD Board Meeting - April 2025 - Corning
2025-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, 43730, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – April 14, 2025
Corning, OH
Location: Corning Civic Center, 115 S. Corning Ave, Corning, OH 43730
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for 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.

PCPD Board Meeting - May 2025 - Junction City
2025-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co District Library – Junction City, 108 W Main St, Junction City, Ohio, 43748, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – May 12, 2025
Junction City, OH
Location: Junction City Public Library, 108 W Main St, Junction City, OH 43748
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

PCPD Board Meeting - June 2025 - Thornville
2025-06-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co District Library – Thornville, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, 43706, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – June 9, 2025
Thornville, OH
Location: Thornville Public Library, 99 E. Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for 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

PCPD Board Special Meeting - June 17 2025 - Thornville
2025-06-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Perry Co District Library – Thornville, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, 43706, United States
PCPD Board – Special Meeting – June 17, 2025
Location: Thornville Public Library, 99 E. Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076
Time: 4:30pm
The Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 4:30 PM, at the Thornville Public Library, located at 99 E Columbus St, Thornville, OH 43076, for the purpose of review and discussion of a financial inquiry. The meeting is open to the public.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

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

PCPD Board Meeting - July 2025 - New Lexington
2025-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Perry Co Job and Family Services Opportunity Center, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, 43764, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – July 14, 2025
Location: Perry County Job and Family Services Opportunity Center
5250 State Route 37- East, New Lexington, OH 43764
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

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.

PCPD Board Meeting - August 2025 - New Straitsville
2025-08-11 13:00 - 16:00 | New Straitsville, State Route 93, New Straitsville, OH, 43766, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – August 11, 2025
Location: Village Office – Village of New Straitsville
SR 93, New Straitsville, OH 43764
Time: 1:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board Meetings are on the move around the county April – November, to give us the opportunity to engage with community leaders and county residents. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion about your local parks and park needs are encouraged!
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

Kayak Adventures 3
2025-08-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Clouse Lake, Rt 668, Somerset, 43783, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - September 2025- Roseville
2025-09-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Roseville Community Center, 13047 Karl Brown Rd, Roseville, OH, 43777, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – September 8, 2025
Location: William H Barker Community Center (aka Roseville Community Center)
13047 Karl Brown Rd, Roseville, OH 43777
Time: 1:00pm
The Park District Board Meetings are moving around the county again.
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.

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

PCPD Board Special Meeting - Sept 23, 2025
2025-09-23 15:00 - 17:30 | Perry Co District Library – Somerset, 117 West Main Street, Somerset, OH, 43783
PCPD Board – Special Meeting – September 23, 2025
Location: Somerset Public Library, 117 W. Main St, Somerset, OH 43783
Time: 3:00pm
The Perry County Park District Board of Park Commissioners will hold a
Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 3:00pm,
at the Somerset Public Library, located at 117 W. Main St, Somerset OH 43783,
for the purpose of 2026 budget discussion. The meeting is open to the public.
Questions? Contact us at: info@PCparkdistrict.com for more information.

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.

PCPD Board Meeting -October 2025- Shawnee
2025-10-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Tecumseh Commons / Theater, 116 Main St, Shawnee, 43782, United States
PCPD Board Meeting – October 20, 2025
Location: Tecumseh Theater/Tecumseh Commons, 116 Main St, Shawnee, OH 43782
Time: 1:00pm
The Park District Board Meetings are moving around the county again.
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.

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
