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Pleasant Hill Independence Day Shedule
July 3 - July 6
Wednesday, July 3
7-9pm Sunset Kayak Tour – Enjoy a relaxing guided kayak tour of the lake with kayaking tips, Pleasant Hill Lake History, and nature facts. Meet your guides in the beach parking lot. Registration is required at www.MWCD.org/tickets.
Thursday, July 4 Happy Independence Day!
8-9am Birding 101 – Meet in the Welcome Center to use the bird feeding station and learn about bird ID. Bring your smartphone to record bird songs. We will have a few binoculars to loan for the hour.
10am-12pm Traveling Program Golf Cart – Watch for the traveling program golf cart with program & park info!
1-2pm Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to get a closer look at a box turtle and learn about Ohio reptiles.
3-4pm Patriotic Macrame Craft for Adults – We will be using red, white, and blue yarn with a branch from Pleasant Hill woods to create a vibrant and unique wall hanging. This activity is suitable for those able to tie specific types of knots and will take place in the Welcome Center.
Friday, July 5
11am-12pm Compass Challenge – Meet on the Welcome Center deck to learn how to use a compass. Then test your new skills on an orienteering course. Participation awards will be provided. For ages 10 and up.
1-3pm Archery 101– Test your bow and arrow skills behind Shelter #2. Archery equipment and set up for ages 8 and up. Last group will begin at 1:30pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Waivers required.
4-5pm Creek Walk – Explore the streams that meander through Area C and D. Water shoes or boots are required. We will take a closer look at what is living in our waterways. Meet the naturalist at the tetherball before you enter Area C. All children need to be supervised by an adult.
6-8pm Traveling Program Golf Cart – Watch for the traveling program golf cart with program & park info!
8-9pm Glowsticks and Fireflies – Use up a little extra energy and experience bioluminescence at the playground by Area G. We will be handing out glowsticks (while supplies last) and attempting to catch and release fireflies. All children need to be supervised by an adult.
Saturday, July 6
9-11am Fishing for Kids – Join the program staff at the fishing dock passed the swim beach. Fishing poles and bait will be provided. For ages 8-15. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
12-1pm Nature Center Open – Visit the Nature Room in the Welcome Center to get a closer look at a box turtle and learn about Ohio reptiles.
1-2pm T-shirt Tie Dye – Make your own Pleasant Hill souvenir. Shirts are $10 each, cash only. We will then provide instructions and supplies to create a vivid tie dye design. Meet at the Welcome Center deck.
4-5pm Hot Dog Eating Contest – Be a part of the first annual Pleasant Hill Lake Hot Dog Eating Contest! For ages 18 and up only. First prize is a Blackstone Grill! Contest will take place at the top of beach hill. Registration required at www.MWCD.org/tickets by July 5 at 5pm.
6-9pm LIVE Music: Callunaw Rednecks Band – Sit back and relax while taking in a live musical performance on the stage at the top of beach hill.