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Knox County Park District
February 17, 2011
Sounds of the Night Hike
Accompany Knox County Park District staff, Wildlife Officer Mike Miller and the Centerburg Joint Recreation District staff as we investigate nocturnal wildlife with the Sounds of the Night Hike. The hike will commence at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 23.
Night critters such as owls, foxes and coyotes respond well to various call techniques, which will be demonstrated along the hike. Learn what products are available from retailers to help you call in animals, such as mouth calls, electronic call boxes and MP3s for your smartphone. Free wildlife guides will be available for all participants.
Participants should wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes. Meet at the Heart of Ohio Trail, Mount Liberty parking lot (7180 Simmons Church Road).
The Knox County Park District is dedicated to providing excellent recreational opportunities and access to greenspace for all Knox County citizens to enjoy. For more information, please call 740/392-7275 or visit KnoxCountyParks.org on the web.
February 6, 2011
KCPD Night Life Hike, 2/16 Honey Run Highlands Park
Join Knox County Park District staff and Wildlife Officer Mike Miller on a Night Life Hike at Honey Run Highlands Park at 7 pm on Wednesday, February 16. Night critters such as owls, foxes and coyotes respond well to various call techniques, which will be demonstrated along the hike. Learn what products are available from retailers to help you call in animals, such as mouth calls, electronic call boxes and MP3s for your smartphone. Free wildlife guides will be available for all participants.
Winter is a great time to embark on a night adventure to hear nocturnal wildlife living near your home. Owls are particularly active this time of year, as they begin their courtship rituals. The clear, starlit skies of winter are made more memorable by the eerie sounds of coyote howls and yips.
Participants should wear warm clothing and sturdy shoes. Meet at the upper parking lot at Honey Run Highlands Park (US 62 parking lot south of Millwood near the Caves Road intersection, 10816 Millersburg Road).
The Knox County Park District is dedicated to providing excellent recreational opportunities and access to greenspace for all Knox County citizens to enjoy. For more information, please call 740/392-7275 or visit KnoxCountyParks.org on the web.
February 6, 2011
Ice Fishing Clinic - Wolf Run Park 2/13
The Knox County Park District will host an Ice Fishing Clinic on Sunday, February 13 (2 pm) at Wolf Run Park. The park pond sports an abundance of bluegill and large mouth bass, which affords excellent fishing opportunity. Join local ice fishing experts and learn tips, techniques and bait types to use to increase catch success. Learn important safety tips to ensure your next ice fishing trip is a safe and dry venture. A bonfire and wiener sticks will be provided, so bring some marshmallows or hot dogs for roasting.
Local ice fishing experts, Carl Holmes (Apple Valley Fish Club) and Roger Yarman, will lead the clinic. Angling in the winter is a wonderful pursuit, and fish are at their absolute best in terms of flavor and firmness this time of year. Participants should dress warmly and should plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to make the one-half mile trek to the pond by 2 pm. From the Yauger Road parking lot, take the pond trail at the main trailhead.
The Knox County Park District is dedicated to providing excellent recreational opportunities and access to greenspace for all Knox County citizens to enjoy. For more information, please call 740/392-7275 or visit KnoxCountyParks.org on the web.
January 19, 2011
What Do You Think?
The Knox County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Knox County Park District, are considering applying for an ODNR Clean Ohio Trails Fund grant to fund the installation of 11,900 linear feet of asphalt trail from the trail bridge east of Graham Road to Thayer Road on the Heart of Ohio trail. Please contact Kim Marshall of the Knox County Park District at 740/392-7275 or info@knoxcountyparks.org to share your views relative to the proposed project.
January 12, 2011
ODNR NatureWorks Grant
The Knox County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Knox County Park District, are considering applying for a ODNR NatureWorks grant to fund the installation of bicycle racks on the Mohican Valley and Heart of Ohio trails. Please contact Kim Marshall of the Knox County Park District at 740/392-7275 or info@knoxcountyparks.org to share your views relative to the proposed project.
December 27, 2010 – For Immediate Release
New Years Resolution Hike
Remember that New Years resolution you made regarding health and fitness? The Knox County Park District serves ready to help you keep your resolution for a healthy 2011 with a New Years hike! The winter hike, led by park staff, will commence promptly at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 2nd at Honey Run Highlands Park (US 62 parking lot south of Millwood near the Caves Road intersection). Hikers will be treated to a bonfire and hot chocolate at a mid-way point along the walk. 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 and snow. The hike will be postponed until January 9th if rain occurs.
Contact the Knox County Park District at 740/392-PARK (7275) or on the web at www.KnoxCountyParks.org for more information.
December 3, 2010 – 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 12th. 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 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.
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 on the web at knoxcountyparks.org for more information.
Your Thoughts? - Temporary Closure of the HOOT in 2011 For Paving Activities
In the summer of 2011, the Knox County Board of Commissioners, Knox County
Park District and the Ohio Department of Transportation will be improving the
existing Heart of Ohio Trail between Updike Road and Bishop Road with a 10 foot
wide asphalt paved trail, a length of 2.15 miles. The project will also include the improvement of the at-grade crossing of SR 3/US 36 east of Centerburg. The trail improvement is funded
with enhancement funds from the Ohio Department of Transportation.
As a result, a portion of the Heart of Ohio Trail will be temporarily closed during
construction and paving of the trail. The temporary closure is needed to ensure
safety during the construction of the project. Detour routes are not available in
this portion of the trail. Portions of the trial will be reopened as they are finished
or become safe for travel. The temporary closure notices will be posted at the
Centerburg end of the trail during construction and on the Knox County Park
District website. We would like to receive your opinion on the proposed closures.
Click here for more information (PDF) and an address on where to comment by 8/31!
Click here to download a comment sheet to mail!
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