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Knox County Park District
February 10, 2010 – For Immediate Release
Wildlife Night Hike
Explore creatures that hoot, howl and yip in the night at an evening hike with Division of Wildlife expert Mike Miller and the Knox County Park District. The hike begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, February 23rd at Wolf Run Regional Park (Yauger Road, Mount Vernon). We'll try to call/lure in various animals of the night, including owls, foxes, raccoons and coyotes! Wolf Run becomes a different place in the dark, so join us for this unique program. Enjoy basic stargazing if skies are clear, and warm up by a bonfire after the hike. Wear sturdy shoes, dress warmly and bring a flashlight. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and Brown Family Environmental Center serve as co-sponsors of this event. The event will be cancelled if inclimate weather is anticipated.
Contact the Knox County Park District at 740/392-PARK (7275) or www.KnoxCountyParks.org for more information.
January 14, 2010
The park district is considering applying for an ODNR NatureWorks grant to obtain funding to build a small picnic shelter at the east end of the parking lot at Wolf Run Park. Let us know what you think of this idea by calling us at 740/392-7275 or emailing us at info@knoxcountyparks.com
December 22, 2009 – For Immediate Release
New Years Resolution Hike
A winter hike, led by the Knox County Park District, will commence promptly at 1:00 pm on January 3rd at Wolf Run Park (Yauger Road) and will be followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate. If you resolve to improve your fitness level in the New Year, the New Years Resolution Hike is a great way to begin getting fit in a fun way. The hiking tour is of moderate difficulty, and participants should come dressed for weather conditions and wear footgear suitable for trails.
Contact the Knox County Park District at 740/392-PARK (7275) or www.KnoxCountyParks.org for more information.
December 3, 2009 – For Immediate Release
Annual Celebration in the Forest Program
MOUNT VERNON — Wolf Run Regional Park will serve as the site of a celebration of the season on Sunday, December 13th. The outdoor program will take place at 5:30 p.m. in one of the park’s towering stands of native timber, near the parking lot at 17621 Yauger Road, one mile east of Mount Vernon. Luminaries will guide visitors to a tree where a lighting of candles will mark the beginning of the celebration. The lighting of the tree with candles and singing will be followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate. The Knox County Park District is delighted to feature this year members of the Apple Valley Singers who will lead participants in song.
The park district asks that participants bring a can or two of food with them to the event. Collected food items will be donated to a local food pantry. Participants should dress warmly for the event and wear sturdy shoes.
A feeling of tranquility envelops the park during this auspicious time of year, offering the visitor a chance to reflect on the past year and to briefly escape the frenzied pace of the season. The program serves as the latest event in the “Explore the Nature of Knox County” series, a collaborative venture with the Brown Family Environmental Center, Owl Creek Conservancy and Ramser Arboretum.
Contact the Knox County Park District at 740/392-PARK (7275) or www.KnoxCountyParks.org for more information.
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