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February 2009
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Some park events may not be included in this list. Contact the individual park offices for events that are not listed.
Date(s) State Park Event Event Type Description
February 7 Findley
(NE)
29th Annual Buckeye Trail Winter Hike Fun &
Fitness
10 AM • Experience the beauty of winter on this 5K or 10K hike through mature woodlands along scenic trails  • Warm up with bean soup and cornbread after the hike •
For information call 440-647-5749
 
February 7 Geneva
(NE)
Winterfest Friendly
Gathering
Activities during this community winter carnival include snowmobile rides, a chili cook-off & more  •
For information call 440-466-8400
 
February 7 Hocking Hills
(SE)
Sweethearts Hike Fun &
Fitness
5 to 7 PM at the Ash Cave parking lot • Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk • Join a cozy fire and refreshments after the hike •
For information call 740-385-6841
 
February 7 Malabar Farm
(NE)
Cross-Country Ski Workshop Fun &
Fitness
Noon • Fee of $30 includes equipment rental • Pre-registration is required •
For information call 419-892-2784
 
February 7 Malabar Farm
(NE)
Evening Owl Walk Basic
Nature
7:30 to 9 PM at the Visitor Center • Learn about the habits of Ohio's owls and take a guided walk to call them • Pre-registration and a $10 fee are required •
For information call 419-892-2784
 
February 14 Malabar Farm
(NE)
Evening Owl Walk Basic
Nature
7:30 to 9 PM at the Visitor Center • Learn about the habits of Ohio's owls and take a guided walk to call them • Pre-registration and a $10 fee are required •
For information call 419-892-2784
 
February 21 Caesar Creek
(SW)
Winter Hike Fun &
Fitness
10 AM to Noon Continuous starst from the Wellman Meadows boat ramp off Oregonia Road • See the park in its wintery blanket on this 4 mile self-guided trek throug meadows and valleys • Warm up with soup & refreshments after the hike •
For information call 513-897-2437
 
February 21 Hueston Woods
(SW)
Winter Hike Fun &
Fitness
11 AM • Meet at the nature center and car caravan to the Big Woods for a guided hike through old growth forest • 
For information call 513-524-4250
 
February 21 Malabar Farm
(NE)
Winter Hike for Health Fun &
Fitness
10 AM • Meet at the visitor center for an invigorating walk to shake off the winter blahs • 
For information call 419-892-2784
 
February 21-22 Caesar Creek
(SW)
Maple Syrup Weekend Heritage
Celebration
10 AM to 2 PM at the Pioneer Village • Warm up with a woodland walk and learn how trees are drilled to collect sap for making syrup • Brunch is available for a fee from 11 AM to 2 PM •
For information call 513-897-2437
 
February 28 Geneva
(NE)
Polar Bear Plunge Fun &
Fitness
"Plungers" must pre-register • Spectators are welcome • Proceeds benefit Special Olympics • 
For information call 440-466-8400
 
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Division of Parks and Recreation
2045 Morse Road, C-3
Columbus, OH  43229-6693
 
     
Ted Strickland, Governor • Sean Logan, Director • Dan West, Chief