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Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Go Wild! A Nature Fair 2025

Guided Hikes | Presentations | Demonstrations

Entrance to Event
Fairfield County Park District
9270 Pickerington Rd
Pickerington, OH  43147

Coyote Run and Fairfield County Park District present the third annual “Go Wild! A Nature Fair” event focusing of nature!  Check out the schedule and plan your day with us.

DISPLAYS

• The Bill & Joyce Hague Foundation
• Ohio Nature Education
• Wild Ones Fairfield County Ohio Chapter
• Pickerington Public Library
• Fairfield Soil & Water Conservation District
• Mount Pleasant Photography Club
• MAD Scientist Associates, LLC
• Ohio Wetlands Association
• Columbus Audubon
• Leaves for Wildlife Native Plant Nursery

PRESENTATIONS

• 10:00
  Stream Sleuths: Combing Creeks for Clues About Clean Water
  by Angela Dripps, Ohio EPA
• 11:00
  Wildlife 200+ Years Ago
  by Manon VanSchoyck, Ohio Nature Education
• 12:00
  Your County Parks
  by Marcey Shafer, Fairfield County Park District
• 1:00
  Biodiversity of Grassland Habitats
  by Lauren Vires, Fairfield Soil & Water Conservation District
• 2:00
  Your Wildlife Go To Guide
  by Jade Heizer, Ohio Division of Wildlife
• 3:00
  Nature Trivia Game
  by Grace Daugherty, Fairfield County Park District

GUIDED HIKES

• 10:00–10:45
  Let’s Go Birding
  by Sheila Fagan, Columbus Audubon
• 11:00-12:30
  The Last Hurrah: End of Summer Blooms, Pollinators & Foliage
  by Kayla Bowyer, DNAP, ODNR
• 12:00–1:30
  Finding Your Way with a Compass
  by Jim Osborn, Retired from DNAP, ODNR
• 1:00-2:30
  What is a Wetland?
  by Mark Dilley, MAD Scientist Associates
• 2:00–3:30
  Photographing Native Species
  by Eric Rainer, Mount Pleasant Photography Club

FOOD TRUCK

Zapata’s Street Food

MAKE-N-TAKE

Pinecone Birdfeeders
Make a biodegradable birdfeeder to take home to your backyard feathered friends.

Our Host, Coyote Run

This program is being held in Coyote Run, a private nature preserve. We should not disturb the wildlife inhabitants and native plant life. There is a no alcohol, no smoking, no pets policy. Let’s thank our host by observing these simple requests.

No Pets
Again, a reminder that pets are never allowed in nature preserves.  Please do not bring pets to this event.

Trails & Off-Trail
Keep in mind that trail conditions vary based on weather; be prepared with appropriate footwear to hike in muddy or slippery conditions.  Some of the hikes will be off-trail.

What to Bring
Potable water is not available at this location; bring your own drinking weather.  Depending on weather conditions and the time of year, you may want to bring sunscreen and/or insect repellent.

Invite Others!

Do you know others who would enjoy this nature-focused event?  Get the word out by either sharing this event on Facebook or print the Go Wild! A Nature Fair 2025 Event Schedule & Map.

Receive Updates

To receive updates or reminders about this program, click/tap “Interested” or “Going” on this event on Facebook.

Before You Go
If severe weather is forecast or before traveling a long distance to attend, it is recommended you check to be sure the program has not been canceled, postponed, or rescheduled.  It is best to check the program in the Events section of Facebook, on Fairfield County Park District’s Calendar of Events, or call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103.

Photo Disclaimer & Social Media
Registration for or attendance at any of our public programs and other activities constitutes an agreement allowing Fairfield County Park District and/or Coyote Run to use and distribute, now and in the future, any image of the registrant/attendee in photographs, videos, and other electronic or print reproduction of images taken at events and activities.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding use of images in which an attendee may appear, call 740 652-4422 or 614 321-4833 ext 103 or speak to any staff member at any program or event.