With age come wisdom, and with wisdom comes special opportunities. The Darke County Park District invites everyone young at heart and wise with age to join them on Friday, April 7th at 1pmand Friday, May 5th at 1pm for this new series of programs geared toward the “50 and over” crowd at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Spring wildflowers, migrating birds, and fresh leaves will greet participants this season.  Register today for this free program! For any questions about this or any other park district programs or to register, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

Did you know? Experts claim that spending time in nature boosts memory, increases physical health, and fights depression in older adults.

Darke County Parks is happy to be a part of "Lights Out Miami Valley" and you can help too! Beginning now and through May 31 you can help thousands of migrating birds safely reach their breeding grounds by doing the following between midnight and dawn:

• Limit exterior lighting
• Turn off lights when you leave a room
• Close blinds or curtain when lights are on

These simple steps by building and home owners can help protect millions of birds each year.

Find out more HERE

Enroll your home or building HERE