The Darke County Park District would like to thank Second National Bank’s foundation for their support of the Tecumseh Trail. Representatives from the Darke County Park District and the Friends of Darke County Parks Phoenix Bicycle Committee met with John Swallow, President and CEO of Second National Bank to receive funds to continue construction which connects the eastern half of the county almost to the Greenville City Limits. Second National Bank and their foundation’s multi-year commitment over the history of the trail construction has allowed for the creation of parking areas, beautification, and greater accessibility for all trail users. Second National Bank is pleased that the foundation is continuing to support the construction and looks forward to the trail reaching Greenville in the next two building cycles. There are signs in place along the Tecumseh Trail thanking major project donors such as Second National Bank. 

Photo Caption: Pictured left to right are: Roger Van Frank, Director of the Darke County Park District; John Swallow, President and CEO of Second National Bank; Wayne Fisher, President of the Friends’ Phoenix Bicycle Committee; and John Cook, Darke County Park District Board Commissioner.  

Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd grade to join them on July 9th from 10am to noon to explore the creek during Park P.A.L.S! Please note the new 10:00 start time. This month everyone will meet at Worth Family Nature Preserve on Spring Hill Rd. between Wager Rd. and Wasson Rd. to get their feet wet. Students will carefully investigate rocks and net fish along the way. As they hike up the creek bed, they will explore all the life the creek has to offer. Please dress to get wet, and wear tennis shoes. No flip flops allowed.

Park P.A.L.S. is a series of monthly programs designed for students of this age group who are interested in nature. P.A.L.S. stands for Practicing And Learning Stewardship, and its mission is to develop future earth stewards through meaningful educational opportunities and hands-on experiences in the natural world. A fee of $3 is charged for the program, and preregistration is required. For any questions about the Park P.A.L.S. program or any other Park District programs or to register for the June class, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

Photo Caption- The dip nets allow students to get an up close and personal look at life in the creek.