Do you want a deeper appreciation of the world around you? Do you want to take a deeper, closer, more intense look at nature? Do you just want to record what you see on your hike? Join a Darke County Parks’ naturalist on August 11th at 6:30pm for an introduction to the art of nature journaling. Participants will discuss the different styles, purposes, and mediums used to keep a journal; explore samples from famous nature journals; and try it out for themselves. If the weather permits, the workshop will be outside, so bring a lawn chair and your preferred journaling materials (ex: pens, pencils, colored pencils, tablet, journal, diary, or loose paper).

For questions about this program or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks, please stop by the nature center, call (937) 548-0165, or email info@darkecountyparks.org.

“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, ‘What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?'” —Rachel Carson

Join Darke County Parks as they welcome back master broom maker, Frank Rouse to the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie on Saturday August 13th at 9am. Frank has over 40 years of experience making brooms of all shapes and sizes and loves passing on the skill he learned from his grandfather. This time he will teach participants how to make a turkey wing whisk broom that is especially handy for sweeping out corners and tight spaces and originated as a broom to sweep the ashes out of the back corners of the hearth. A $12 materials fee will be charged for this workshop. Space is limited, so be sure to call and reserve your spot for this program today.

For questions about this program or any other program offered by the Darke County Parks or to register, please stop by the nature center, call (937) 548-0165, or email info@darkecountyparks.org.

Did you Know:  The turkey wing whisk broom is great for sweeping out a car, tent, or removing lint from clothes.