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Scio Parks, Preserves, and Pathways Scio Township voters approved a 2004 ballot measure to preserve natural land through the Land Pres. Commission.

In 2016, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board was established. In 2017, the Transportation Alternatives Planning Committee was created.

Unfortunately, we are canceling our Twilight Flyers event for tonight due to anticipated bad weather. We hope you will c...
10/16/2026

Unfortunately, we are canceling our Twilight Flyers event for tonight due to anticipated bad weather. We hope you will consider coming to see us for future events!

HOWEVER, please keep an eye on our page for an online raffle! More details will be shared when they become available. ✨🎟️

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS! 🐥This weeks Wildlife Wednesday was submitted by Jonathan Greenberg! This beautiful family of Sandh...
10/14/2026

GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS! 🐥

This weeks Wildlife Wednesday was submitted by Jonathan Greenberg! This beautiful family of Sandhill Cranes have almost completely returned to their usual gray! ☺️

Want to see your photos on our page? We are accepting Wildlife Wednesday submissions at the link in our bio! 📍

Image: Two adult and one juvenile Sandhills Crane walk in the grass.

‼️Volunteering is back in a big way! ‼️For the next 6 months, we will be focusing on the removal of woody invasives such...
10/09/2026

‼️Volunteering is back in a big way! ‼️

For the next 6 months, we will be focusing on the removal of woody invasives such as buckthorn, honeysuckle, autumn olive, and multiflora rose. Want to try something new? No prior experience is necessary as long as you come ready to learn!

📍Check out our Eventbrite to sign up and see more information. Links to upcoming dates can be found under our events tab here in Facebook!

This weeks Wildlife Wednesday (on Thursday… human error) is brought to you by Beth! 🎉 A few words about this image ➡️ “T...
10/08/2026

This weeks Wildlife Wednesday (on Thursday… human error) is brought to you by Beth! 🎉

A few words about this image ➡️ “This dragonfly was very friendly, but I learned he was using me to attract insects it could catch! Fascinating how it sat in the same colors as the flowers.” 🌺

📸 Want to see your image featured on our page for the next Wildlife Wednesday? Submit your wildlife photos at the link in our bio!

Image: A red dragonfly sits in pink/red flowers.

A fan favorite event is back for two dates this year! Twilight Flyers will be hosted at Township Hall Park on Thursday, ...
10/05/2026

A fan favorite event is back for two dates this year! Twilight Flyers will be hosted at Township Hall Park on Thursday, October 8th and Friday, October 16th (ONE WEEK APART).🦇

Want to join us for this fangtastic event? Sign up for either date on our Eventbrite, linked in our bio! 📋✍🏻

Another week, another Wildlife Wednesday! These Turkey Vultures were enjoying some of the last summer sun! ☀️📸 Want to b...
09/30/2026

Another week, another Wildlife Wednesday! These Turkey Vultures were enjoying some of the last summer sun! ☀️

📸 Want to be featured for Wildlife Wednesday? Submit a photo at the link in our bio!

Image: Two turkey vultures sit in a dead tree sunning.

We had an amazing time this past weekend at the Monarch Migration Festival hosted by the Leslie Science & Nature Center!...
09/16/2026

We had an amazing time this past weekend at the Monarch Migration Festival hosted by the Leslie Science & Nature Center! 🦋🎉

Our team loved meeting new people and witnessing true artists at work. View the last image to see the completed board and everybody’s amazing creations! 👀❤️

Another Wildlife Wednesday post coming your way, featuring a Northern Red-bellied Snake! 🐍 Want to be featured on our pa...
09/16/2026

Another Wildlife Wednesday post coming your way, featuring a Northern Red-bellied Snake! 🐍

Want to be featured on our page? Submit your wildlife photos today at the link in our bio!

This week for Wildlife Wednesday we have the caterpillar special brought to you by our very own Natural Areas Technician...
09/09/2026

This week for Wildlife Wednesday we have the caterpillar special brought to you by our very own Natural Areas Technician, Mike! 🐛🌱

Image 1: Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar
Image 2: Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar
Image 3: Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar

📸 Want to see your images on our Instagram in the future? Submit your photos here -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjJRvTQqiUjJE_nAl0nYJeSmK3SYPzUOGLFAiOnCz-pWP-eQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor (also linked in our bio under Wildlife Wednesday Submissions!)

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