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April 12, 2007
OHIO STATE PARKS OFFER MANY WAYS TO OBSERVE EARTH DAY
Activities scheduled for two weekends, April 21-22 and April 28
State Park Events
 COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio State Parks will spread Earth Day observances over two weekends, with a variety of activities on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, and a number of clean-up events on Saturday, April 28.
 In addition to the traditional litter pick-ups, a handful of state parks are offering workshops that explore topics from nature photography to beekeeping. Hocking Hills State Park is holding its Sixth Annual “Shoot the Hills” nature photography workshop and photo contest on April 20-22. Beaver Creek State Park in Columbiana County is holding its first photography workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, at the park’s wildlife education center.
Malabar Farm State Park near Mansfield is planning an assortment of events on Saturday, April 21, kicking off with a 10 a.m. wildflower hike, a beekeeper’s workshop at noon, and a 7 p.m. barn dance. The activities at Malabar are part of the Mohican Wildlife Weekend, April 20-22, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy three days of wildlife, nature and recreation offerings at parks and other facilities throughout the Ashland, Mansfield and Loudonville area.
Traditional park clean-up days and guided wildflower hikes are planned at the state park locations below.
NORTHEAST
 Earth Appreciation Day at Cleveland Lakefront State Park (Cuyahoga County); April 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet at Villa Angela/Wildwood Area to help eliminate invasive plants, and receive a free white pine seedling. Call 216-881-8141 ext. 3001 for more information.
Earth Day Clean Up at West Branch State Park (Portage County); April 21 at 9 a.m. Meet at the West Boat Ramp Pavilion to help pick up litter throughout the park, and stay for a hot dog cookout afterwards. Call 330-296-3239 for more information.
Night of the Frogs at Quail Hollow State Park (Stark County); April 21, 8-10 p.m. at the Carriage House Nature Center. See a slide presentation on Ohio’s frogs and toads, then search for these singing amphibians in one of the park’s wetland areas. Call 330-877-6652.
Spring Clean Up at Beaver Creek State Park (Columbiana County); April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the Red Barn to join park volunteers as they get ready for summer. Call 330-385-3091 for more information.
Earth Day Clean Up at Geneva State Park (Ashtabula County); April 28 at 9 a.m. Meet at the Geneva Lodge for a litter clean up along the Lake Erie shoreline. A hot dog cookout and potluck will begin at noon in the pavilion in the Cedar Cabin area. Volunteers can earn a tree seedling for participating in the clean up. Call 440-466-8400 for more information.
NORTHWEST
Volunteer Work Weekend at Maumee Bay State Park (Lucas County); April 27, 28 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet at the campground office and pitch in to help make Maumee Bay look great. Call 419-836-7758 for more information.
Lake Clean Up Day, Grand Lake St. Marys State Park (Auglaize and Mercer counties); April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the East Bank, West Bank or Windy Point areas to help staff clean up the lake and shoreline. Call 419-394-3611 for more information.
CENTRAL
Spring Clean Up Day at Alum Creek State Park (Delaware County); April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Hollenback Boat Ramp to help with clean up and beautification projects. A picnic lunch will follow. Call 740-548-4631 for more information.
Spring Clean-Up Day at Delaware State Park (Delaware County); April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at the beach. Help with spring cleaning, clearing of trails and beautification projects. A picnic lunch will follow. Call 740-369-2761 for more information.
SOUTHEAST
Earth Day at Dillon State Park (Muskingum County); April 21. Help clean up the park and go for a spring wildflower walk. This is an excellent service project for scouts and other groups. Call 740-453-4377 for more information.
Spring Clean-Up Day at Forked Run State Park (Meigs County); April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Group Area Shelter House and lend a hand with the spring clean up of the park. Call 740-378-6206 for more information.
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike at Hocking Hills State Park (Hocking County); April 21 at 10 a.m. at the Ash Cave parking lot. Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls. Call 740-385-6841 for more information.
Clean-Up Day at Lake Alma State Park (Vinton County); April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Birch Bottom Shelter. Call 740-596-4938 or 740-384-4474 for more information.
Wildflower Walk at Lake Hope State Park (Vinton County); April 21, 10 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Hope Furnace parking lot for a leisurely woodland stroll to discover the rich variety of blooming wildflowers. Call 740-596-5253 or 740-596-3030 for more information.
Clean-Up Day at Jackson Lake State Park (Jackson County); April 28, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the large beach shelter and help spruce up Jackson Lake for the season. Call 740-384-4474 for more information.
Stone House Wildflower Walk at Salt Fork State Park (Guernsey County); April 28 at 2 p.m. Come to the Kennedy Stone House and hike along the Stone House trail to view a wide variety of beautiful spring wildflowers. Call 740-439-3521 for more information.
SOUTHWEST
Spring Wildflower Hike at Hueston Woods State Park (Preble and Butler counties); April 21 at 1 p.m. Meet at the nature center to enjoy the beauty of the spring carpet of wildflowers. Call 513-523-6347 for more information.
 Riversweep Clean Up and Resource Day at East Fork State Park (Clermont County); April 28 at 9 a.m. Volunteer with others to help keep the East Fork of the Little Miami River clean. Call 513-734-4323 for more information and to register.
Volunteer Park Clean-Up Day at Sycamore State Park (Montgomery County); April 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the park office to help keep the park litter free. Call 513- 523-6347 or 937-854-4452 for more information.
Clean-Up Day at Stonelick State Park (Clermont County); April 28 at 9 a.m. Help clean up the parks trails, campground and lake for the season. Call 513-734-4323 for more information.
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