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17th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend at Malabar Farm State Park
Date: Monday, April 23, 2018 @ 22:50:01 CDT
Topic: Outdoor


Learn about "Ohio's Pollinators" with activities about flora and fauna that promote and attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies and bats. Activities are presented at many different locations throughout the Mohican area.

Malabar Farm Big House



Wildflower Hike     Saturday, April 28th     8am-10am   FREE Registration Required
Follow through a wonderful world of wildflowers with Malabar volunteer, Glenn Ertel as your guide!
The event is free but spots are limited! Call to Register! 419-892-2784


Ohio's Bats     Saturday, April 28th   10am-11am   FREE No Registration Required
Ohio's Bats are interesting! Learn more by attending this informational session in the conference room about our native bats, their existence and how humans fit in.
No registration is required but seats will be limited.


Vernal Pool Study     Saturday, April 28th     11am - 12:30  FREE No Registration Required
Malabar Farm has a unique vernal pool - an excellent opportunity to learn more about the species and organisms who call it home.This hands-on program is good for explorers of all ages!
Free, no registration required!


Mushroom Hike     Saturday & Sunday, April 29th & 30th   Sat: 2pm-4pm, Sun:10am-12pm  FREE Preregistration is Required
More than just morels! Mingle through a magnificent world of mushrooms! Follow tour guide and mushroom & fungi enthusiast, Lori Morey, on a hike around Malabar to learn about these unique lifeforms; finding them, their purposes, which ones are edible and more!
The program is free but preregistration is required, call 419-892-2784.


Wildlife Barn Dance     Saturday, April 28th     7pm - 10pm  $1.00 Donation Requested at the door for ages 12+
Continuing a Bromfield tradition, Square & Line Dancing with live music and caller. Beginners are welcome!  Food concessions available.


Birding Hike     Sunday, April 29th  1pm-3pm  FREE Pre-registration preferred
Bring your binoculars and camera to explore the many birds that call Malabar home.
The program is free but preregistration is preferred, call 419-892-2784.


Butterflies & Skippers Program  Sunday, April 29th  3:30pm-4:30pm  FREE No Registration Required, Space Limited
Explore the diversity of Ohio's Butterfly and Skipper species! These beauties are not only pleasing to the eye, but also an important part of the ecosystem. Join Malabar volunteer, Wild Ginger, to learn about these fascinating creatures and creating habitats to attract and support them.
FREE! No registration required, but space is limited.


Grass Caterpillar Children's Activity  Saturday & Sunday, April 28th & 29th  12pm-4pm  FREE
Make a grass caterpillar to take home and watch grow!
FREE! No registration required.


Visit www.mohicanwildlifeweekend.com for a full list of other participating locations and activities!


Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Rd., Lucas







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