Today's Programs

Monday Oct. 5th

Golden Buckeye Walkers 

• 5:30 PM 

• Join the naturalist for our Golden Buckeye Walkers meet-up! This easy-paced, social walk is designed for adults 60+ who enjoy the outdoors, fresh air, and friendly conversation. We'll explore different areas of the park each week while taking in the beauty of nature together. 

• Location: Campground Overflow Parking Lot

Friday August 28

Mosquito Lake Nature Center Complex – Open

• 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The doors are open—come explore the Mosquito Lake Nature Center!

Stop in and discover some of the amazing wildlife, habitats, and conservation stories that make Mosquito Lake such a special place. Explore our displays, get an up-close look at wildlife artifacts, meet some of our animal ambassadors, ask our naturalist your nature questions, and learn about the conservation projects happening right here at the park.

The Nature Center was designed to be a place where kids can explore, families can learn together, and visitors of all ages can discover something new about the natural world. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, stop in and see what's new!

There is always something to discover at Mosquito Lake—and we can't wait to share our new home for nature, wildlife, and conservation education with you.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come explore. Ask questions. Get curious. Discover Mosquito Lake! 

• Location: Nature Center Complex

Saturday Oct. 10th

Breakfast with the Birds

• 9:00 - 10:00 AM

• Start your morning with great company, fresh coffee, doughnuts, and the sights and sounds of Ohio's backyard birds! Join Naturalist Jason Lee and local birding volunteers for a relaxing morning at the feeders as we watch to see what species stop by. Whether you're an experienced birder or simply curious about the birds visiting your backyard, this welcoming program is a wonderful opportunity to improve your bird identification skills, compare sightings, and learn from fellow bird enthusiasts.

Free coffee and doughnuts will be provided by the Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park while supplies last. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair if possible, although a limited number of chairs will be available.

• Location: Nature Center Complex

Mosquito Lake Nature Center Complex – Open

• 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The doors are open—come explore the Mosquito Lake Nature Center!

Stop in and discover some of the amazing wildlife, habitats, and conservation stories that make Mosquito Lake such a special place. Explore our displays, get an up-close look at wildlife artifacts, meet some of our animal ambassadors, ask our naturalist your nature questions, and learn about the conservation projects happening right here at the park.

The Nature Center was designed to be a place where kids can explore, families can learn together, and visitors of all ages can discover something new about the natural world. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, stop in and see what's new!

There is always something to discover at Mosquito Lake—and we can't wait to share our new home for nature, wildlife, and conservation education with you.

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Come explore. Ask questions. Get curious. Discover Mosquito Lake! 

• Location: Nature Center Complex

Owl Prowl 

• 5:30 PM

• As dusk settles in, join us for an evening exploration of the campground trails and roads as we listen to the sounds of nightfall. Along the way, we’ll keep our eyes and ears open for a resident pair of barred owls that has called this area home for years. This is a unique opportunity to experience the campground after hours while learning about some of Ohio’s most vocal and fascinating raptors. The program will begin with a small-group owl pellet dissection, where participants will learn about the ecological value of studying these fascinating clues to an owl’s diet. We will then enjoy a short presentation on the owls of Ohio, followed by a guided hike of no more than three-quarters of a mile, mostly on pavement, as we attempt to call in wild owls for observation.

• Location: Nature Center Complex

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