Apple Butter cooking over the fire; Pioneers in and around the Log House; Vendors displaying their wares; Tall-tales being told; Crafts to make; and the wonderful smell of Farmer Browns' and Downing Fruit Farm wafting through the air... must be time for Prairie Days 2009!
Stirring the Apple Butter kettle...

Bringing over 3,000 people to the park, this is THE EVENT of the year with Darke County Parks. Not only will there something for everyone in your party to enjoy, but admission and parking is FREE! Held the last weekend in September, this event focuses on the prairie way of life in the 1790's and will feature many crafts, games, vendors and trades of the time period.

Observing the Pioneer Garden

Be sure to join us Saturday, September 26th from 10am-4p and Sunday, September 27th from 12p-4p for the festivities!

For more information, please call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 Also: We're still recruiting volunteers... give Laura a call at the number above and sign up today!