bird banding help needed - Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park
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bird banding help needed - Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park
Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District A COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEM OF NATURAL AREAS AND PRESERVES IN ALLEN COUNTY www.johnnyappleseedparks.com Spring 2012 Inside this issue: Donations 2 2012 Maple Festival 2 Tuesday Trekkers 2 It’s Rubber Boot Time 3 Save the Wildflowers 3 Woodcarving 3 Spring Programs 4/5 Park Maps 6 Summer Metro Park Adventures 7 Planting Trees More Important Than Ever 7 Answer key for Back Page 7 Bird Banding Help Needed 7 Campground to Open 7 Activity Page 8 Director Kevin L. Haver Board of Commissioners Robert K. Antibus Kevin P. Bruin Nancy R. Steiner 2355 Ada Road Lima, OH 45801 Phone: 419-221-1232 E-mail: [email protected] Website: johnnyappleseedparks.com Ohio and neighboring states have faced a number of environmental threats through the years from invasive species. In the world of trees, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) ranks as high as the American chestnut blight and the Dutch elm disease. species, please get involved with planting trees. If you have adequate room on your property, consider planting a tree or two. It is recommended that a variety of trees be planted to lessen the effects of a future, unknown invasive species problem. In addition to the obviThe EAB was inous aesthetic benetroduced to our refits, trees remove gion through shipharmful chemicals ments from overseas to from the air through our nearby Great Lakes photosynthesis. In particports. The insect and harmular, carbon dioxide is used ful larvae has spread quickly. by the tree with the by-product It has been helped by people movof oxygen being added back to the ing infested firewood and other ash wood products. Researchers continue surrounding atmosphere. Trees also to work on finding potential solutions help reduce consumption of energy by providing shade in the summer and to the invasion. Work is underway to acting as windbreaks in the winter. hybridize ash trees with sub-species that are resistant to the EAB, much Should you not have property of like the Elm trees that have been de- your own to plant trees, please conveloped that resist the Dutch elm dis- sider donating to an organization that ease. Finding any solutions will take a does. The Johnny Appleseed Metrolong time and when found, decades politan Park District has added hunwill pass before the forest landscape dreds of trees to your Park District returns with sizable ash trees. through our “Memorial Tree Program”. Until research catches up with the The program is designed to plant a EAB and solutions to other invasive (Continued on Page 7) S Donations In honor of Charlotte & Otto Apfelbeck Don & Willetta Knepper Dr. Karri Krendl Dan Mills Ronald & Linda Quirk Eileen Wiltsie In memory of Kaye Anderson June Beard Paul Bowman Escape the winter blues and welcome spring by joining us for this fun traditional spring event!!! Saturday, March 3 & Sunday, March 4 Noon to 5 p.m. McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy. Lima, OH Carlos Conley Larry Curl Mary Devoe FREE ADMISSION MAPLE PRODUCTS FOR SALE Carmen J. French, Sr. FOOD Linda L. French The festival features a guided tour along a ½ mile trail. Several interpretive stops explain maple syrup production from early Native American times to modern day. The walk concludes with a visit to our “sugar shack” and a taste of real maple syrup. Ohio maple syrup in various sizes will be sold, along with maple products such as candy, sugar, etc. “Maple Dog” sandwiches and drinks will also be available for purchase. Robert “Bob” Haller Richard Hart Carole Herman John Hilty Mark Hornung Jim Jones Mildred Nolan Craig Odos Roger Pratt Herb Warneke 2 GUIDED TOURS For more information call the Park District Office at 419-221-1232. TUESDAY TREKKERS Join Chris Fetzer, our Volunteer get outside and enjoy a brisk walk. Coordinator, each Tuesday at 1 p.m. This is not necessarily a nature walk for an hour’s worth of walking but we will stop if we spy something around Ottawa Metro Park. interesting. We will be meeting at the TUESDAYS Wyandot Shelter. March 13, 20 & 27 This walk is open to anyApril 3, 10, 17 & 24 one who doesn’t like to May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. walk alone or just wants to HELP SAVE THE As my friend, Winnie the Pooh, themselves underground. These can attest, grand adventures always secretive, small animals are unlikely arise when the big rubber boots to be seen unless you are actively come out. My “wellies” have been in searching for them. In the spring, the trunk of my car for months and I however, hundreds of these amoam itching to pull them out for a rous amphibians rise up from their springtime adventure. As the winter subterranean homes at night and snows melt and the spring rains re- migrate up to a half mile in order to turn, we are left with reach a vernal pool. mud, muck and pud(Sounds like a Saturdles – perfect for exday night in a college ploring with a good town!) If committed to seeing the salapair of rubber boots. manders, the best The earth comes time to witness their alive during the migration is at night, springtime. The Roin the rain, with temmans, who chose to peratures above 40 not include January degrees. and February in their calendar, referred to Unlike the silent As soon as he salamanders, frogs welwinter as “the dead season”. But, oh, what glories saw the Big Boots, come the spring with a await those who are able to Pooh knew that symphony of song. After survive through the “dead an adventure was spending the winter in a going to happen. hibernation-like state season”! The songbirds return to their summer called brumation, male homes after their long arfrogs celebrate the return --A.A. Milne, duous journey from the Winnie the Pooh of spring with romantic south, the trees bring forth crooning for the lady their budding leaves, and wildflowfrogs. In Allen County we can hear ers carpet the forest floors as dazthe males calling as early as March, a sign that winter is finally over. We zling jewels. I am most excited in the spring to have three species of frogs that welpull on my rubber boots in search for come the early spring with their the mud, muck and puddles that are songs: the Northern Spring Peeper, home to many species of salaman- the Western Chorus Frog, and the Northern Leopard Frog. ders and frogs, who, in the spring only have one thing on their mind – With much anticipation, I look to produce the next generation. forward to, once again, seeing my When the weather cooperates in late amphibious friends and hearing the March or early April, romance fills frogs’ annual spring symphony. It is the vernal pools. Hubba! Hubba! a celebration of a new season of life The spring rains create large pools and growth – a celebration of survivof water which eventually dry up and ing through the “dead season”. I disappear in the summer. These hope you join us this spring as we pools are the perfect spot for ampull on our rubber boots and search phibians to lay their waterthe mud, muck, and puddles for the dependent eggs without the fear of many awakening signs of spring. predatory fish. Beth Theisen Allen County is home to numerous species of mole salamanders, Naturalist which spend most of the year by WILDFLOWERS! Garlic Mustard is an invasive biennial herb from Europe which secretes toxins into the soil to the demise of our native spring wildflowers. Join Park District staff to save the Kendrick Woods ecosystem from this invasive specie. The following dates are scheduled for garlic mustard pulls. Call 419-221-1232 to sign-up. Mondays - 9 a.m. to Noon April 23 & 30, May 7, 14, & 21 and June 4 Thursdays - 6 p.m. to Dusk April 26, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 and June 7 Saturday - 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm June 2 WOODCARVING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES! The Lima Area Woodcarvers invite you to attend their monthly meetings featuring a guest speaker and/or demonstrator. Beginners are welcome. Contact Dave Betts at 419221-0633 for more information. Meetings are free and held at the McElroy Center/Park District Office 2355 Ada Road, Lima. Mon., Mar. 5 at 7 p.m. Spend the evening learning about chip carving with Cindy Croy. Mon., April 2 at 7 p.m. Don Fultz will be teaching about abstract woodcarving. Mon., May 7 at 7 p.m. Mick McCune will be carving the classic ball in a cage. 3 SPRING PROGRAMS To register for programs, please call 419-221-1232 unless otherwise noted. March MAPLE FESTIVAL Sat., March 3 & Sun., March 4 Noon to 5 p.m. McLean Teddy Bear Park See article on page 2 for details. NATURE PALS: MAPLE SUGAR TIME Thurs., Mar. 8 - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. - MTB It’s time to make maple syrup! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to enjoy a tour of the sugar bush and learn about maple syrup production. The tour ends with a taste of real maple syrup. The program will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather. Registration required by Mar. 6. GROWING UP WILD WORKSHOP Fri., Mar. 9 - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - MEEC This free workshop is geared for adults interested in providing nature-based learning experiences for children, ages 3-7. The workshop focuses on wildlife and provides ideas for activities, crafts, songs and experiences. Day care providers, teachers, parents and/or grandparents will all benefit. A 128-page resource guide will be provided. Registration required by Mar. 2. KILLDEER PLAINS BIRDING TRIP Sat., Mar. 17 - 10 a.m. Join a Park Naturalist and members of Tri-Moraine Audubon Society for a birding trip to this 8,000+ acre public wildlife area. Explore wetlands, prairies and woodlots as we look for ducks, geese, swans, owls, hawks, woodpeckers and other passerines. Meet the group at 10:00 a.m. behind Wendy’s on S.R. 309 in the Eastgate Parking Lot or at 11:00 a.m. at Killdeer Plains at the Upland Reservoir. The trip will likely last until dusk. Pack a lunch, water, snacks, field guide/binoculars etc. The bird 4 watching will mostly be done from roadways, but be prepared for several short hikes. Register by Mar. 15. SPRING IN THE WETLANDS Sun., Mar. 18 - 2 p.m. - KW Wetlands come alive during the spring with all kinds of sounds, sights, and smells. Join us as we search for animals of the wetlands: birds, amphibians, and insects. Wear your mud boots! Register by March 16. SPRING EQUINOX SUNSET HIKE Tues., Mar. 20 - 6 p.m. - OMP Celebrate the official beginning of spring. Join us for a leisurely walk around Lima Lake as the reflection of the setting sun sparkles across the water and the creatures prepare for the coming night. Register by Mar. 19. AMERICAN TRADITONAL SKILLS: RUG HOOKING Part I: Tues., Mar. 20 Part II: Tues., Mar. 27 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - MEEC Join Janis Betts as she teaches us the basic skills of traditional rug hooking. In this two part class basic techniques, materials and tools will be explained. A small hand-hooked mat will be worked on in class. Cost for the class is $10. Register by Mar. 16. SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., Mar. 24 - 9 a.m. - HP Join a naturalist to learn about the ecology of our parks’ natural areas in the spring time. Each week will be slightly different as we watch the flora and fauna “wake-up”. Dress for the weather and bring your sense of adventure as we go exploring. April SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., April 7 - 9 a.m. - KW See March 24th program description. DIVISION OF WATERCRAFT : BOATING SAFETY CLASS Mon., April 9 & Wed., April 11 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - MEEC This class is mandatory for all persons born on or after January 1, 1982 who want to operate any watercraft over 10 hp. There is a $5 fee to cover supplies and materials. For more information and to register contact the Division of Watercraft at 419-738-6189. NATURE PALS: TERRIFIC TURTLES Thurs., April 12 - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. MEEC Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Registration is required by April 10. SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., April 14 - 9 a.m. - MTB See March 24th program description. AMERICAN TRADITIONAL SKILLS: BASKET WEAVIING PART I - Tues., April 17 PART II - Tues. April 24 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - MEEC Join Carolyn Fast as we learn to make a classic floor basket. This large sturdy basket has many uses. Fee for the class is $45. Register by April 11. SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., Mar. 31 - 9 a.m. - FA WEDNESDAY WILDFLOWER WALKABOUT Wed., April 18 - 3 p.m. - KW See March 24th program description. This time of the year, the forest floor is carpeted with a dazzling array of colorful jewels. Join us as we enjoy the spring wildflowers that bloom for such a brief time. Register by April 16. SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., April 21 - 9 a.m. - ACF See March 24th program description. SPRING PLOW DAYS Sat., April 21 & Sun., April 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - ACF Rain dates are April 28 & 29 Visit the Area Horses in Harness Club to learn how farming was done with horses & antique tractors. Great photo opportunity. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available Noon - 4 p.m. each day. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Sun., April 22 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - MTB Bring your friends and family to a party to celebrate Earth Day. Numerous activities will be offered throughout the afternoon. Games, live reptiles, pond study, and guided hikes through the forest and prairie will all be part of the fun. Register by April 18. WEDNESDAY WILDFLOWER WALKABOUT Wed., April 25 - 3 p.m. - MTB See April 18th program description. Register by April 23. SPRING NATURE EXPLORATION SERIES Sat., April 28 - 9 a.m. - KW See March 24th program description. May WEDNESDAY WILDFLOWER WALKABOUT Wed., May 2 - 3 p.m. - ACF See April 18th program description. Register by April 30. AMERICAN TRADITIONAL SKILLS: STAINED GLASS MOSAIC WORKSHOP PART I - Thurs., May 3 PART II - Thurs., May 10 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - MEEC is $70 and includes all materials. Three designs are available to choose from. To register & for information on design choices, please call the Park Office at 419-221-1232. BIRD WATCHING FOR BEGINNERS Tues., May 8 - 7 p.m. - MEEC Interested in learning more about the fun hobby of birding? The Park District and Tri-Moraine Audubon Society will be offering a workshop to review basic bird identification and the use of field guides and binoculars. Put your knowledge to work by joining us for our bird walks on the following two Saturday mornings. Register by May 4. NATURE PALS: PIONEER LIFE Thurs., May 10 - 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. - ACF Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800’s. Children will have fun helping with chores at the cabin and barn and playing pioneer games. Register by May 9. SPRING STAR GAZING Fri., May 11 - 9 p.m. - KW (Rain date is Sat., May 12 @ 9 p.m.) Join members of the Lima Astronomical Society for an evening of star-gazing. View the spring constellations and other wonders of the night sky. Numerous telescopes will be set up for use. Registration required by May 9. SPRING ARMCHAIR BIRD WATCHING Sat., May 12 - 8 a.m. - LBS Bring a folding chair and settle in for a morning of bird watching from the newly constructed observation deck. Members of the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society will be there to help us develop our birding skills. Inexperienced birders are welcome. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. A few extra binoculars and field guides will be available. Register by May 10. SPRING BIRD WALK Sat., May 19 - 8 a.m. - KW Join members of the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society for a morning walk as we look and listen for birds. Inexperienced birders are welcome. Bring binoculars & dress for the weather. A few extra binoculars and field guides will be available. Register by May 17. JUST FOR KIDS: DIP INTO SPRING Sat., May 26 - 10 to 11:30 a.m. - MTB Kids, ages 5-12, are invited to explore life in a pond. We will be playing games & searching the pond for clues of who lives there by using dip nets, microscopes, & hand lenses. Be prepared to get wet & muddy. Wear old clothing & boots or old shoes. Parents might want to pack an extra outfit for the ride home. Register by May 24. EVER KISS A FROG? Sat., May 26 - 7 p.m. OMP/Amphitheater (in case of rain: Miami Shelter @OMP) Join naturalist, Beth Theisen in an exploration into the world of amphibians. Learn facts & folklore about our webfooted friends. Live amphibians present. HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES Sat., May 26 - 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. OMP Amphitheater Lot Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride around the park area. $2 per person for an approximate 20 minute ride. Weather permitting. 10 MILE TREK Sun., June 3 - 1 p.m. - DC Meet at Deep Cut Park and we will carpool to St. Mary’s. This is a great opportunity to see the Miami and Erie Canal and the wildlife that inhabits it. Pack snacks, water, raincoat, sunscreen, field guides etc. This event takes approximately 7 hours. Register by June 1. Join Tammy Morman as she shows how to make a mosaic lazy-susan. The cost PARKS LEGEND ACF Allen County Farm Park AR Agerter Road River Access DC Deep Cut FA Fort Amanda Park MEEC McElroy Environmental HP Heritage Park KW Kendrick Woods MTB McLean Teddy Bear Park LBS Lippincott Bird Sanctuary OMP Ottawa Metro Park Education Center 5 JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT Park Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2355 Ada Road, Lima, Ohio 45801 Phone 419-221-1232 Emergency Assistance at Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District Properties call 911. 6 COMING SUMMER 2012 . . . METRO PARK ADVENTURES Mark your calendars for our youth summer program series in the Metro Parks. More details will be available soon. Please contact the Park District office at 419-221-1232. Metropark Discovers (ages 7-9) Totally Terrific Trees June 12 & 13 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wet & Wild July 31 & Aug. 1 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metropark Explorers (ages 10-14) Frontier Ohio June 19 & 20 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nature Photography July 18 & 19 - 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Archery & Air Rifle August 7 & 8 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Metropark Trailblazers (ages 5-6) Feelin’ Froggie June 26 & 27 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Birds, Birds, Birds July 24 & 25 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLANTING TREES MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER! Continued from page 1 information kiosks in the park where the tree is planted. A list of trees available for planting is maintained at the Park Office. Please contact us if you are interested. living memorial for a loved one in lieu of, or in addition to, sending flowers to a funeral home. In other cases, trees are donated to the Parks in honor of a birth, wedding, Help us help the environment by birthday, anniversary, or any other planting more trees this year and in special occasion. Donations are tax future years. We’ll all benefit by your deductible and cards are sent to thoughtfulness. family members and friends to notify them of your thoughtful gift. In addiKevin L. Haver tion, the donors’ name and person Director honored by the tree are listed on X B J U J U I G I M L B V F G C O N O Z J R N I I L E K F D U S R E S S T R W Q R J Y L R V R T N B Z K Q E A W T Y S P W O O T L O N Z M D R T P A C S X F P J C A A A E O H M V S P E A H K A Z W A D O N W O H S S O R V D C A L M L N B V Y A C X X H D N R A M B M G J A Q F Q N C R P V W F Z E G N E N H U I M E E T U A S X U R V O H E B B L Y F G A N W S G M G T M K P P O R A P R I L I K E V A L U N M G R G D G Y B H P U T R D S E A M R V U H I G O R F S U R O H C D M Q S B K X P A N N H R F D E D V Q E I S M X R A I O N G B R Y D C H L S M T J Q L Z E H U I G P W G L X B A D P G L E Y A C L Q Q L X E Q E Q X O O K N A I E E L W L B I A W E S I V Z G H I R J M N J Z E A E L M C P C Q J N Q R D W B Z S O K O B S B T E G A B F P R S J G W I F A B M T S D W R X M H S W I L D F L W E R F O O SOLVED WORD SEARCH FROM BACK PAGE BIRD BANDING HELP NEEDED Licensed bird bander, Anne Smedley, is looking for help with the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program. There will be 8 banding sessions between May 21 and August 8 at Lippincott Bird Sanctuary. Each session will start at approximately 6 a.m. and will take 7 to 8 hours. No experience is necessary but bird ID skills are helpful. Volunteers will help carry and set up equipment, write down data and help handle birds. Two or three volunteers are needed each day. This is an exciting and fastpaced day and an easy way to get to see wild birds up close. Please contact Anne Smedley at 419-222-3271 for more information and sign up times. CAMPGROUND TO OPEN FOR SEASON Ottawa Metro Park Campground, located at 2632 Ada Road, will open for its 14th camping season on Friday, April 13 and remain open through Sunday, October 14. The campground has thirty family campsites with 3 handicapaccessible sites on a first-come, first-served basis for $25 per night ($20 for senior citizens) and $1 off swimming rates for each registered camper. Call the Park District office at 419-221-1232 for more information. 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APRIL X B J U M L V T R W Q R J Y L R V R T N BOOTS J U I G I B M G T B Z K Q E A W T Y S P BUDS F G C O N O Z W O O T L O N Z M D R T P CHORUS FROG J R N I I L A C S X F P J C A A A E O H LAMB E K F D U M V S P E A H K A Z W A D O N LEAVES S R E W O H S S O R V D C A L M L N B V LEOPARD FROG S S Y A C X X H D N R A M B M G J A Q F Q N C R P V W F Z E G N E N H U I M E E T U A S X U R V O H E B B L Y F G A N W S M K P P O R A P R I L I K E V A L U G N M G R G D G Y B H P U T R D S E A M R V U H I G O R F S U R O H C D M Q S B K X P A N N H R F D E D V Q E I S M X R A I O N G B R Y D C H L S M T J Q L Z E H U I G P W G L X B A D P G L E Y A C L Q Q L X E Q E Q X O O K N A I E E L W L B I A W E S I V Z G H I R J M N J Z E A E UMBRELLA L M C P C Q J N Q R D W B Z O S O K O B WILDFLOWER S B T E G A B F P R S J G W I F A B M T S D W R X M H S W I L D F O W E R F Q LION MAPLE SYRUP MARCH MAY MUD PUDDLES SALAMANDER SHOWERS SONGBIRDS SPRING PEEPER SPRINGTIME 8 L