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29 July, 2010





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The Naturalist's Corner

Looking for information on the natural or cultural history of Darke County? What about some information on birds, mammals and more? If so, you've come to the right place!! This page will be updated frequently to include new stories, so be sure to check it often! Now you won't have to wait for the next Nature Notes to learn more! Please email us to let us know if there are any topics you would like to learn more about!

Mammals

	Learn more about all of our furry friends. What makes a mammal, a mammal? What type of mammals do we have here in Darke County? Can mammals fly? Find out here ! Mammal Naturalist Corners


Birds

	Are you an avid Birder, or just a fledgling? Find out all you can here about Darke County's Birds! Find out what species we have, what makes them sing and more! Also, learn a little about what makes us birders tick ! Bird Naturalist Corners


Insects

	BUGS! SPIDERS! Do our many-legged residents give you the heebie-jeebies? Or can you not get enough legs?! Either way, crawl on over to this page and check it out ! Insect Naturalist Corners


Herps

	Do you squeal with delight or fear when a snake slithers across your path? Do you fall asleep to the serenade of evening frog song, or do you long for some peace and quiet? And just why are amphibians skin so slimy?! Herp Naturalist Corners


Fish

	While they may live in a completely different world from us, fish are remarkable creatures. Whether it be the way they can sense movement in the water, to their amazing ability to migrate to their breeding grounds; fish never cease to amaze! Fish Naturalist Corners


Natural History

	Learn more of the Natural History about Darke County and beyond! Learn about anything from alien plants and animals, to how the ecosystem we all live in functions. Natural History Naturalist Corners


Cultural History

	With the new addition of our Log House at Shawnee Prairie, a whole new wave of cultural history programs are on their way! Make sure to keep tuned to Nature Notes for info! But in the mean time, check out our stories here! Cultural History Naturalist Corners


Plants

	Plants - Those wonderful green (and many other colored) things that give us our air to breath, food to eat and food for other animals to eat. Without plants we would be in a whole world of hurt. Now, go outside and thank a plant for the food you are eating. Plant Naturalist Corners

Parks News Updates

Prairie Days has its own Webpage
Updated 16 July, 2010

Offering info on when, what, where and more, this page will will be your go to place to find out more on DCParks BIGGEST event of the year!

Check it out HERE

Do You Have?
Updated 30 June, 2010

Darke County Parks is in need of the following items for upcoming projects. See the list inside...

How can you help?

Prairie Ridge Meadow Renovations
Updated 29 July, 2010

Prairie Ridge Meadow Park and Parking area, as well as the trail north from the trestle bridge, will be re-opened beginning Friday, July 30, 2010 after approximately three weeks for renovations. Thanks for your cooperation.

See a few Pics here

1st Annual Pie-baking Contest
Updated 16 July, 2010

Have you heard who has the best pie in Darke County? Neither have we! This Prairie Days, enter our first annual Pie-baking Contest!

More Details

Battery Recycling
Updated 25 June, 2008

Lots of dead batteries laying around the house? Need some place to get rid of them? Find out more here!

More Info Here

DCPark's Flickr Group
Updated 15 May, 2009

We want to see your photos! Add some of your photos to our Flickr page and share with the world how great YOUR Parks are!