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EAST LIVERPOOL -- The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center has announced its activity schedule for August. For information visit beavercreekwildlife.org or follow on Facebook.
Saturday, Aug., 1 from 1- 4:30 p.m.: Flint Knapping and Arrow Making. Spend some time under the pavilion this afternoon and watch Chip Hudson as he demonstrates how to make arrowheads from different materials and how to make arrows using the arrowheads. Examine samples of his work, including knives, bows, and arrows, and ask questions. Even try making an arrowhead.
Sunday, Aug. 2 from 1-2 p.m.: Ohio School of Falconry. The Ohio School of Falconry will be set up in front yard of the Wildlife Education Center. Joe Dorian will demonstrate how the birds fly and capture their food and talk about each bird. Take pictures of the birds. At the end of the program, 10 names will be drawn from those attending the program (must be at least 9 years old to do this.) Those people will be able to have one of the birds fly to their arm.
Saturday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Amazing Hellbenders! Join some experts in the classroom at the Wildlife Center, and learn about North America's largest salamander, the Eastern Hellbender. See two short videos that highlight information about this amazing amphibian. After the videos there will be a discussion panel where you can ask questions and learn how to help improve Ohio's aquatic habitats so the Hellbender can survive. NRCS, DNAP, and the SWCD have programs to support aquatic habitat to enhance their population.
Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Wildlife Watchers 102. Phenology (Say What??) and the Power of Effective Observation. Join BCWEC volunteers Cheryl and Eileen in the classroom at the Wildlife Center. Participants will learn the basics of phenology (as in phenomenon) -- which is the method by which many events in nature can be predicted -- like when will the hummingbirds arrive? When will the cherry blossoms bloom in D.C.? Tips on improving observation skills and the basics of nature journaling will be shared. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to practice these skills on the grounds of the Center. Registration required by sending contact information to edraybardon@yahoo.com. Class size limited to 25. Suitable for age 10 and older.
Sunday, Aug. 16 from noon-1:30 p.m.: Stream Stomp!! Meet Matthew Smith and Ryan Moss from ODNR Div. of Natural Areas and Preserves in the parking lot of Beaver Creek State Park, 12021 Echo Dell Road, East Liverpool, for a fun time finding critters that live in Little Beaver Creek, a Wild & Scenic River. They will identify what is found and talk about water quality and how it affects these organisms. Participants must wear boots or closed-toe shoes to get in the creek for this activity. Come prepared to have fun and maybe get wet. After the program have a picnic in the park and then visit the Wildlife Education Center in the afternoon. This event will be canceled in the case of unsafe high water or rainstorms.
Sunday, Aug. 16 from 1-4:30 p.m.: Observing Nature Up Close. Join BCWEC volunteers as they show images of macroinvertebrates from Beaver Creek under their dissection microscopes. Learn how microscopes work and examine some of the small living creatures that live in Beaver Creek.
Sunday, Aug. 16 from 1-4:30 p.m.: Carolyn's Nature Craft - Seashell Wind Chimes. Join wildlife center volunteers under the pavilion and create a seashell windchime. Design a beachy masterpiece that jingles and sparkles in the wind -- a perfect reminder of sunny summer days. Supplies provided for the first 25 participants.
Sunday, Aug. 16 from 1-4 p.m.: SCAVENGER HUNT on Logan's Loop Trail. Children and their adults can take a short hike on Logan's Loop trail, located behind the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, and try to find all the animals on the scavenger hunt list. When the hunt is completed, families will receive a booklet about the animals they found on the trail. Adults can pick up the scavenger hunt paper, a pencil, and a clip board at the desk. The hike is .6 miles long and has a couple steeper areas. Participants should wear sturdy shoes. Come on out to the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center for some family fun and see how many of the hidden animals you can find. Will be canceled in case of bad weather.
Saturday, Aug. 22 from 1-4:30 p.m.: "Getting Your Energy Along the Food Chain." Join Wildlife Center volunteer Mary Spooner under the pavilion any time this afternoon and do a hands-on interactive activity for all ages to enjoy. Explore where energy comes from and how it moves along the food chain.