Trails at Infirmary Mound Park, Lobdell Reserve and Taft Reserve are OPEN to HORSES. Bike Trails: *Monday July 15, work will begin on the TJ Evans bank slip east of Granville. No access will be permitted between Granville cemetery and Fairview Rd during the repair project. *TJ Evans Trail between Newark and Granville: Thornwood Crossing Bridge project – The TJ Evans bike trail will be CLOSED at the new Thornwood Crossing bridge area, Mon-Fri, 7a-5p, until further notice. *There will be temporary closures intermittently over the next few months at the SR 16 Bridge project location, during working hours (7A-5P; M-F). See Current Trail Status and Notices page under Parks and Trails for more details and full trail status update. To report trees down and other issues, call 740.587.2535, or email us at info@LickingParkDistrict.com To reach the Trail Hotline, available 24/7, call 740.349.4823
Backyard Conservation: All Things Prairie
July 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Would you like your yard to benefit native wildlife and pollinators? Have you considered converting a portion of your property to a mini meadow or a larger prairie plot but are not quite sure where to start? This program is for you! We will discuss the challenges and benefits of creating these vibrant pollinator habitats.
The program will start with a presentation at the James Bradley Center. The first portion will focus on small backyard prairie. The second part will feature specialists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service who will share different strategies for establishing larger prairie plots, provide an overview of the resources and funding available. This indoor portion will be followed with an outdoor tour to compare a small pocket prairie and the large prairies at Infirmary Mound Park. Join us for this fun and interactive class! Register by July 20th. Meet at James Bradley Center. The alternate date will be August 15th.