17th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend at Wolf Creek Grist Mill

Posted on Monday, April 23, 2018 @ 21:56:42 CDT in Outdoor
by Event_Editor

MelissaH0243 writes:  

Get ready for the 17th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend with Wolf Creek Grist Mill!

Saturday, April 28th

Admission:
$3.00 – Ages 18+
$1.00 – Ages 10-18
Under 10 – FREE
Notice: NO outside food, beverages, or coolers permitted on premises during Saturday event.

12pm-6pm
Nature Oriented Scavenger Hunt & Kids Activities
Hike the steepest trail in the Mohican State Park on this ¾ mile loop trail that follows the ridge above the Mill.
Relax with your family on the overlook deck & take in the beautiful views; kids can gather scavenger hunt items along way then turn in their items at the Welcome Center Cabin to earn a prize!
After your hike, take advantage of a multitude of free kids nature crafts and activities.

12pm-6pm
Tour the Mill, Cabins, & Historic Village
Tour the 1831 operating grist mill and several early 1800's log cabins and buildings to get a glimpse of what life was like in pioneer times when Ohio was the new Wild Frontier.

5pm-6pm
Animals that Travel with Jack Hanna
Featuring the Columbus Zoo's "Animals That Travel with Jack Hanna" program that will give you the opportunity to get up close and personal to learn about Jack Hanna's animals. Discover where they're from, what they eat, and possibly touch the birds, reptiles, and a variety of mammals.
Bring chairs or blankets for the lawn.



Sunday, April 29th

Admission:
$1.00 – 10 and Up
Under 10 – FREE
 

12pm-5pm
Nature Oriented Scavenger Hunt & Kids Activities
Hike the steepest trail in the Mohican State Park on this ¾ mile loop trail that follows the ridge above the Mill.
Relax with your family on the overlook deck & take in the beautiful views; kids can gather scavenger hunt items along way then turn in their items at the Welcome Center Cabin to earn a prize!
After your hike, take advantage of a multitude of free kids nature crafts and activities.


12pm-5pm
Tour the Mill, Cabins, & Historic Village
Tour the 1831 operating grist mill and several early 1800's log cabins and buildings to get a glimpse of what life was like in pioneer times when Ohio was the new Wild Frontier.

2pm-5pm
Water Exploration with ODNR Scenic Rivers
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Scenic River program with water exploration. 
Drop in to explore creek life with nets in Pine Run, a tributary stream to the Mohican State Scenic River. 
Collect scavenger hunt items and enjoy other crafts and hands-on activities.


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


Wolf Creek Grist Mill
3175 St. Rt. 3, Loudonville






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