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Library Programs
Environmental Education Programs
Group Programs
Senior Group Programs
Program Scheduling
Programs
Special Programs
The Living Earth Bio Bus
Please visit our Calendar
page for a list of upcoming events and pre-scheduled programs.
Library Programs
Reading
the Clues: A Portage Park Animal Mystery
Learn what types of signs animals may leave and what they are trying to
communicate. Then we will become nature detectives and attempt to solve
a crime, based on evidence. Call for more information: (330) 388-6985
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Environmental Education Programs
Park Naturalists offer programs to the general public as well as
specially scheduled programs for school groups, scouts, and other
groups. For General Public programs, please see our Calendar of Events.
Our Group Programs are listed below.
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Group Programs
These programs are offered to group interested in visiting our parks.
We also provide programs in partnership with other parks, libraries,
scouts and other organizations. The programs can last an hour or
longer, depending on the group and age of students. Programs for larger
groups may require some teacher led activities while half the group is
working with the naturalist. Programs are usually free. Occasionally
there is a small charge for materials. Available
Programs
Group size
Maximum 40, Minimum 10
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Senior Group Programs
What's
new outside?
Park naturalists bring a sampling of plants and objects found in
nature to your site to awaken the senses. Smell a flower, touch a
pinecone, and observe how a turtle eats and moves. Each program is different, based on the season's flora.
Call to schedule a program.
 Wow!
Worms
Learn all about worms: How they move, why they are
important, and why they are called Nature's Farmers. We will observe
them, and learn how to make a worm bin. Call to schedule a program.
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Program Scheduling
Spend an hour or day at one of your County Parks, call to schedule a
program today! Call at least one month prior to the date of your
planned visit. Programs are scheduled as space permits call early if
possible.
When you call to schedule your program tell us:
Your name (contact person), address, and phone number.
The size of your group and grade level.
The program title you are interested in.
The park you would like to visit.
The date you would like to visit.
The time you want to arrive and leave.
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Programs
These programs are available for groups upon request. CLICK HERE
to request a program
Exploring Forests
Learn about trees, animals that live in the forest and forest ecology.
Exploring Wetlands
Do a pond or vernal pool study. Learn who lives in the wetlands.
Habitat Sweet Habitat
Compare forest, field, and wetland.
Mammals of Portage County
Learn about wildlife that lives in your neighborhood.
Reptiles and Amphibians
Learn why snakes and frogs are so amazing.
Native Americans –The Mound builders
Learn how Native Americans lived and visit an authentic mound built by
the Mound builders at Towner’s Woods.
Exploring Owls
Learn how these “Creatures of the Night” have
adapted to night survival. Take apart an Owl Pellet and discover what
they eat. (Fee for pellet)
Exploring Food Webs
An active look at who eats whom in the wild.
Discovery Nature Hikes
Discover how the forest changes throughout the seasons. Take a
naturalist led hike in spring, summer, fall, and/or winter. Learn how
plants and animals adapt to seasonal changes.
Creatures of the Night Hike
Get your group together to explore Portage
Counties “real night life”. Explore the creatures
that come out as the sun sets and the stars and moon appear.
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Special Programs
Various program topics can be arranged with advance planning.
Programs can be tailored to subject that you are studying or that your
scout troop needs to receive a patch.
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