The Marion County Park District will host a Valentine’s Hike at the Tallgrass Trail on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Hikers may come at any time and hike as far as they wish, or may join Naturalist James Anderson at 1:30 p.m. for a guided nature hike. Guests are invited to […]
Marion County Park District’s November events include night hike, mammoth bones
November 4, 2016 by
The Marion County Park District is offering the following events in November 2016. All events are free unless otherwise listed. Friday, Nov. 4: Night Hike at the Tallgrass Trail. Meet at the nature center at 7:00pm (last night hike of 2016). Flashlights are optional, but should project red light. Appropriate for all ages. Saturday, Nov […]
Marion County Park District announced August 2016 activities
August 2, 2016 by
The Marion County Park District has announced they will hold the following activities during the month of August 2016. The first five events all take place this week. Tuesday: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 6 p.m., with a Coyotes of Ohio program (geared to adults) at 7 p.m. Thursday: […]
Marion County Park District June 2016 events
June 1, 2016 by
The Marion County Park District has scheduled multiple free programs in June. Unless otherwise noted, programs are at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center, at 2093 Holland Road W., Marion. June 1 10 to 11 am: 17th Birthday Party for Cicadas. June 2 1 to 5 pm: Make leaf prints in the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center. […]
Marion County Park District announces May events
May 4, 2016 by
The Marion County Park District has announced the following events are to be offered in May 2016. Friday, May 6 at the Tallgrass Trail Nature Center, 2093 Holland Road West, Marion 2 to 7 p.m.: Nature Center open. 7 p.m.: Frog and Toad Presentation 8:30pm: Night hike on the Tallgrass Trail. Flashlights are optional, but […]
Library to host free Mysterious Mammals program
February 19, 2016 by
James Anderson, naturalist for the Marion County Parks District, will present a Mysterious Mammals program on February 23, 2016 at the Marion Public Library. The 7:00 p.m. program will be in the Library’s new meeting room on the first floor. Anderson will offer an informative adult program with the benefit of a hands-on familiarity with […]
Marion County Park District announces February 2016 events
February 3, 2016 by
Marion County Park District has announced that the following events will be held in February 2016. February 4: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5pm, with a groundhog program at 4 pm. Join Naturalist Anderson for a story, craft, and many more activities. Main Street in Marion February 11: The […]
County Park District’s January events to include winter hikes, cleanups, and nature classes
January 5, 2016 by
Naturalist James Anderson of the Marion County Park District will host a number of free programs for the public during January 2016. Thursday, January 7: Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5pm, with a bird watching program at 4 pm. Saturday January 9: Polar Bear Hike at the Tallgrass Trail. Walk […]
Marion County Park District holding several events in December
December 4, 2015 by
Naturalist James Anderson of the Marion County Park District will host a number of free programs for the public during December 2015. Saturday, December 5: Naturalist Anderson will be at the River Valley craft show from 9am to 3pm. Monday, December 7: The Tallgrass Trail Nature Center will be open from noon to 5 pm, […]
Marion park officials urge safety around Tallgrass Trail during deer-gun season
November 27, 2015 by
Deer gun season in Ohio is November 30 to December 6, 2015 and December 28 and 29, 2015. Muzzleloader season is January 9 to 12, 2015. The Marion County Park District reminds users of the Tallgrass Trail to wear bright colors during this time. Hunting is not allowed on the 100 foot wide Tallgrass Trail […]
