UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Green Living Series: Wool Dryer Balls
April 2 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join the Green Living Series to make a set of wool dryer balls. Reduce drying time, remove wrinkles and soften your clothes without chemicals. Registration is required.

Wildflower Walk
April 5 |
The Woods at the Luscombe Farm

Enjoy a leisurely walk at the Woods at the Luscombe Farm while looking for and identifying Spring wildflowers. This program is weather dependent. Registration is required.

Total Solar Eclipse
April 8 |
Creek Bend Farm

Experience the Total Solar Eclipse at Creek Bend Farm. Solar viewing glasses will be available while supplies last.

Party Animals!
April 20 |
Creek Bend Farm

It's time to party! The nature center animals are celebrating their birthdays, and you can join in on the fun with games, crafts, and treats! Registration is required.

Spilling the Tea
April 24 |
Creek Bend Farm

Spilling the Tea allows you to enjoy an afternoon tea in the Homestead House while learning about life in the 1940s. March will focus on 1943. Registration is required.

Green Living Series: Backyard Composting
April 25 |
Creek Bend Farm

Join the Green Living Series to learn how to reduce your waste by composting. Bring your supper or snack to eat and learn! Registration is required. 16 years old and older.

Sensory Play Saturday
April 27 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come to Creek Bend Farm for a sensory play day where toddlers can explore using all five senses. Our April program is spring themed. Registration is required $5 per child.

Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
June 18 - 21 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)
June 18 - 21 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)
June 18 - 21 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
June 25 - 28 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)
June 25 - 28 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)
June 25 - 28 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

CAMP OUT at the WNC
July 2 - 3 |
Creek Bend Farm

Give your campers a night out! Camp on the front lawn of the Wilson Nature Center and have some night-time fun.

Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
July 9 - 12 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)
July 9 - 12 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)
July 9 - 12 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp BIGS (11-12)
July 16 - 19 |
Creek Bend Farm

Take nature exploration and outdoor fun to the next level at Creek Bend Farm! Learn archery, experience a tree-climbing adventure, go paddling, tie-dye a shirt, and more!

Nature Camp LITTLES (6-8)
July 16 - 19 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

Nature Camp MIDDLES (9-10)
July 16 - 19 |
Creek Bend Farm

Come discover the world around you as we create and investigate during this 4-day adventure at Creek Bend Farm!

EXPLORE YOUR SANDUSKY COUNTY PARKS

North Coast Inland Trail

The Sandusky County portion of the North Coast Inland Trail, or NCIT, is a 28-mile multi-use trail that travels between Elmore and Bellevue.

Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area

The diverse habitats include open fields, woodlands, wet meadows, and limestone barrens.

The Woods at the Luscombe Farm

A 1-mile loop trail meanders through this picturesque 55-acre woodlot which consists of maples, hickories, oaks, and spicebush.

Wolf Creek Park

Nestled along the banks of the Sandusky River

White Star Park

White Star Park consists of 797 acres and four distinct areas which include; White Star Quarry, White Star Campground, Barn and Cabins, and Doug Haubert Wetland.

Tea Kaufman Homestead

This 14-acre property is directly adjacent to the North Coast Inland Trail and serves as an access point to the trail.

Shelley Wetland

This 17-acre, bowl-shaped wetland was created when gravel was removed for the construction of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway

Don W. Miller Memorial Park

Home of our Administrative Offices. Donated by Black Swamp Conservancy, this 80-acre park is located on the Sandusky River adjacent to the Blue Banks

Franklin and Phillip Rose Wildlife Area

Located at the mouth of Muddy Creek this wetland area is used for programming purposes only.

Decoy Marsh

Previously a private hunt club, this 67-acre property consists of wetlands and diked marsh areas

Christy Farm Nature Preserve

Visitors can enjoy a walk along the Muskellunge Creek or catch a glimpse of an active heron rookery

Mull Covered Bridge

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places this “town lattice” truss type bridge is one of the last remaining covered bridges in Northwest Ohio.

Blue Heron Reserve

This 160 acre propery features seasonal wetlands, grassy trails, and a mile of boardwalk trail.

Creek Bend Farm

Featuring the Wilson Nature Center, the Wildlife Library and Children's Activity Area