With signs of spring all around we get the urge to celebrate nature and Arbor Day on April 26 and Earth Day on April 22 are two nationally recognized dates for this. Stop in at the Mount Gilead Public Library to see the showcase on the main floor that was arranged by the Morrow Environmental Education […]
By Taylor Kaser — Anyone who has driven through the Mt. Gilead State Park in the last few weeks probably noticed something was different. In fact, to some it looked like the park had experienced hurricane force winds, with multiple trees down and the largest concentration of fallen trees being around the main playground. The falling […]
By LeAnne Gompf — Sunny skies hinted at the promise of spring, yet the thirty-degree temperatures felt more like the oncoming of winter. However the frosty nip in the air did not keep the little ones away from the annual Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt at the Mt. Gilead State Park. Dressed for winter, baskets in […]
The annual Apple Butter Festival at the Mt. Gilead State Park this weekend is the oldest and bigget event of the year at the park. It is coordinated by the great group of Volunteers in Parks and is a major fund raiser for them. Join in the work and festivities and be sure to take […]
By EVELYN LONG — The Mount Gilead State Park will be the scene of the annual Apple Butter Festival on Friday, October 5, and Saturday, October 6. Friday’s events kick off at 8 am when the peeling and coring of apples will take place at Shelter House Number One. The apples will be prepared for cooking […]
Wild Days are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday August 7 and 8 at the Mt. Gilead State Park. Youth ages 6–12 will have four sessions in nature with environmental educators from 9:30 to 11:30 AM,. Preschoolers will meet with this Naturalist in a separate session in Shelter #1 and they will be catching and looking […]
Wild Days for youth ages 3–12 take place at the Mount Gilead State Park on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17 and 18. Register at the Nature Center prior to activities that take place from 9:30–11:30 a.m. Preschoolers meet with Marilyn for “WEE” Discover and 6–12 year olds will rotate to sessions with other environmental educators. Wear […]
By EVELYN LONG — “Taste of Country,” held annually at the Mount Gilead State Park, will be held Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 and wind up with a breakfast and limited activities on Sunday, July 15. The event kicks off Friday evening at 7 pm with entertainment by “Oolong Gurus” at the Amphitheater. Camp cooking […]