AMERICAN WOODCOCK WATCH AT CHAPARRAL PRAIRIE

Natural Areas Discovery Series open to all

WEST UNION, OHIO—Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to witness the extraordinary courtship display of the American woodcock at Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve, part of the Natural Areas Discovery Series, on Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

This free program, held rain or shine, will feature a presentation about the life of the American woodcock. Also called timber doodles, these shorebirds inhabit wet woodland and brushy areas across the state. After the presentations, the program will move outside to watch the evening sky for this bird’s high flying acrobatics.

Chaparral Prairie is an outstanding example of a cedar barren prairie complete with a variety of common and rare wildflowers and butterflies. The Adams County preserve is located at 209 Hawk Hill Road in West Union. To learn more about this program, contact (937) 544-9750.

Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, the Natural Areas Discovery Series features guided hikes, interpretive activities and outdoor programs. The next event will be held on Saturday, April 18 at Tinker’s Creek State Nature Preserve in Portage County.

To learn more about Ohio’s 134 state nature preserves and 14 state scenic rivers, visit www.ohiodnr.com/dnap.

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For more information, contact:
Martin McAllister, Regional Preserve Manager
ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
(937) 545-8313
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Chaparral Prairie State Nature Preserve
 (937) 544-9750