The Johnny Appleseed Park District officially opened the Beil’s Buck Run Nature Area, a 50-acre preserve featuring more than a mile of hiking trails through woods, meadows and waterways. Donated by Herbert and Elfrieda Beil, the property is now the district’s 18th public nature trail destination and is open to hikers from dawn to dusk.
Heron Hollow Wetland Access offers more than two miles of trails and restored wildlife habitat along the Auglaize River, thanks to a $2 million H2Ohio grant.
Families visited the Lauer Historical Farm in Bath Township as Santa Claus stopped by for a holiday event that also highlighted the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District’s efforts to preserve local history.
Naturalist Beth Theisen, from the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, discusses the different types of conifers that can be found in this area.