Homeschool: Leaf Litter Critters at Perry Co District Library – New Lexington

Perry Co District Library - New Lexington 117 South Jackson Street, New Lexington, OH, United States

Join the Perry County Park District for Homeschool Program: Leaf Litter Critters! at the New Lexington branch of the Perry Co District Library. Perry County Park District Naturalist, Jessie Bennett, will be taking homeschool students on an outdoor adventure, where they will discover what is living in leaves by using a digital microscope! Click here

PCPD Board Meeting – April 2023-Corning

Corning Library 113 11th St, Corning, OH, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - April 10, 2023 Corning, Oh Location: Corning Library, 113 11th St, Corning, OH 43730 Time: 3:30pm The Park District Board Meetings hit the road again, moving our monthly meetings around the county. As always, the public is invited, and community participation and discussion are encouraged about your local parks and park

PCPD Board Meeting – May 2023-Junction City

Perry Co District Library - Junction City 108 W Main St, Junction City, Ohio, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - May 8, 2023 Location: Junction City Public Library, 108 W. Main St, OH 43748 Time: 3:30pm 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:

PCPD Board Meeting – June 2023-Thornville

Perry Co District Library - Thornville 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville, OH, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - June 12, 2023 Location: Thornville Public Library, 99 East Columbus Street, Thornville OH 43706 Time: 3:30pm 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:

PCPD Board Meeting – July 2023- New Lexington

Arethusa Springs Park 426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - July 10, 2023 Location: Arethusa Springs Park, 426 Fowler Ln, New Lexington, OH 43764 Time: 3:30pm 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:

PCPD Board Meeting – August 2023- Hemlock

Hemlock -Shelter house at Hemlock Community Church 8860 Main St SE, Hemlock, OH, United States

PCPD Board Meeting - August 14, 2023 Location: Hemlock Community Church Shelter House, 8860 Main St SE, Hemlock, OH 43730 Time: 3:30pm 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

Storytime at the Fort!

Glenford Fort Preserve 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio

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

Wilson Mound Hike!

Wilson Mound Preserve 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford, OH, United States

Come out and take a hike with the Perry County Park District to explore the Wilson Mound Preserve! (formerly known as Central Silica) When: August 21, 2023 6pm - 7:30pm Where: Wilson Mound Preserve, 3100 Cooperriders Rd, Glenford OH Family fun! This event is free and hosted by the Perry County Park District. Questions? Contact

Nature Center Open House

Glenford Fort Preserve 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio

Come take a tour of the new nature center, meet our Naturalist and take a hike if you choose. Tuesday, August 29, 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 and Water Conservation District.

Animal Extravaganza!

Glenford Fort Preserve 11995 State Route 757, Glenford, Ohio

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