.:: The Naturalist's Corner ::.

9 May, 2008


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

Summer Camps!
Updated 28 April, 2008

Darke County Parks will be releasing the dates for upcoming Summer Camps VERY soon! Check back here often...

Art Guild Paint Out
Updated 28 April, 2008

Join the Greenville Art Guild at Shawnee Prairie on May 17th from 10am - 3pm.

Saturday AM Bird Hikes
Updated 28 April, 2008

Join a Naturalist EVERY Saturday Morning in May for a morning bird hike. Hikes start at 9am.

New Park GRAND OPENING!
Updated 6 May, 2008

Join us this Saturday, May 10th for the Grand Opening of Turkeyfoot Preserve!

Spring Nature Notes
Updated 6 May, 2008

The spring Nature Notes is now available. Check out what is coming up in May!

Battery Recycling
Updated 7 Feb, 2008

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

DCP Nature Notes e-mails!
Updated 7 Feb, 2008

Sign up now to start receiving DCP's new emails! Now you can receive your Nature Notes in COLOR, info on upcoming events / programs and more!

Volunteer Trail Educators:
Updated 7 Feb, 2008

Volunteer Trail Educators work with the education staff and assist with school programs. Learn more here!