Under the light of a near full moon on Saturday, May 6th at 8:30pm, join Darke County Parks as they welcome back the Stillwater Stargazers to Shawnee Prairie Preserve. Jupiter and four of its moons will be high for optimal viewing through the provided telescopes. Participants will spend some time discussing the coming total solar eclipse to occur this August as well! Participants will meet in the parking lot at the Nature Center for this free program. Please enter the parking lot slowly with parking lights only. If the sky is cloudy, please call the Nature Center by 4pm to confirm the program is still occurring. For any questions about this or any other Park District programs, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

Did you know? Ancient Roman astronomers named Jupiter after their god of the sky and lightening, known as the king of the gods.

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, 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.