SPRINGFIELD – The Clark County Park District offers the following programs. To register for any of these programs, call the Clark County Park District office at 937-882-6000 or register at www.clarkcountyparks.org under Program Registration.
*Clark Park Hikers, every Thursday morning, 9 AM
George Rogers Clark Park
Same program with a new name! Join Park District Volunteers each Thursday morning to enjoy a walk through the woods at George Rogers Clark Park. This group has been exploring the park weekly for over 10 years, yet each week brings a new discovery! Meet at the parking lot below the dam and experience the beauty and camaraderie found in the outdoors.
*Homeschool History Program, Archaeology: Discovering our Buried Past, Thursday, September 22, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Davidson Interpretive Center
Lance Greene, Professor of Anthropology, Wright State University
Participate in an excavation, identify artifacts, and find out how archaeologists learn about people from the past. Ages 6-12. Pre-registration is required and registration is limited to 40 participants. This program is almost full, but another homeschool program will be offered next month!
*Stargaze
Friday, September 23
9:00 – 11 PM
Davidson Interpretive Center
Sit with us under the stars as we explore the mysteries of the night sky. Enjoy spectacular views with a 14 inch telescope and even view the rings of Saturn. Bring something to sit on and a flashlight to lead your way. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy during the program. Pre-registration is required and registration is limited to 40 participants.
*BioBlitz, Friday, September 30 – Saturday, October 1, 2 PM
George Rogers Clark Park, Behind the Barn at front
Species counts start at 2 PM on Friday and goes till 2 PM on Saturday.
*Kid Activities: Friday, September 30, 3-6 PM, Saturday, October 1, 10 AM – 2 PM
The Park District will be teaming up with Wittenberg’s biology students to conduct a 24-hour count on as many species as possible throughout the district parks. There will be activities for the kids and the public will be invited to participate in some of the counts. The schedule of the counts will be given out at the park that day. Keep posted on the district’s Facebook page for updates.