Pleasant Hill Survival Skills Weekend

Friday, July 12                 Survival Skills Weekend

4-6pm         Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to learn about adaptations that help animals survive.

6-8pm         Traveling Program Golf Cart – Watch for the traveling program golf cart with weekend schedules.

Saturday, July 13                    

9-10am       Nature Hike and Journaling – Meet at the Welcome Center to follow a naturalist on an easy discovery hike. We will also provide supplies to capture the natural world through writing or artistic expression.

11am-12pm  Shelter Building – Head to Picnic Shelter #2 to turn a tarp into a survival shelter. Shelter from the elements is vital for survival. All children must to be accompanied by an adult.

1-2pm         Survival Bracelets – Create your own paracord bracelet in the Welcome Center. These bracelets are designed to unravel when an emergency calls for rope. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

3-4pm         Ohio Bird Sanctuary – We see black vultures and turkey vultures daily but what makes these birds such good scavengers? Join us in the Welcome Center to unlock the mysteries of vultures.

5-6pm         Campfire Building – Conquer flint and steel to create fire. Meet program staff at the fire ring by the Welcome Center to learn the basics of fire building.

7-8pm         Campfire Snack: Stuffed Cones – Visit the campfire ring by the Welcome Center to make and taste campfire cones. While supplies last. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, July 14                       

9-11am       Fishing – Join the program staff at the fishing dock off the beach parking lot. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. All children will need to be supervised by an adult. For ages 15 and below.

12-1pm       Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to learn about adaptations that help animals survive.