The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) at Pleasant Hill Lake Park is hosting an incredible can’t miss Family Event calling everyone to step back into the old Wild-West August 19th and 20th with awesome themed programs!
Enjoying the Outdoors is brought to you in partnership with Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District.
Last YeeHaww!
Before the kids return back to school- take one last family adventure (remember we only get 18 summers while they are young)! Venture out to Pleasant Hill Lake for an extraordinary time.
Saturday, August 20th Wild West Schedule
9:00 am-11:00 am Naturalist On-Duty in the Nature Room. Come view, learn about & help feed the LIVE animals.
All Day: Visit the fish mural, history exhibit, bird observation window & view a short orientation during your visit.
Check out the NEW Bigfoot Display area. Did you know Ohio Ranks #5 in the number of Bigfoot sightings in the U.S.A.?
- 10:00 am-1:00 pm Gold Panning– Try your skill and luck at panning for some real gold. Gold panners can meet on Welcome Center Deck.
2:00 pm-4:00 pm – Family Crafts– Meet in Welcome Center and Create special mementos together.
1:00 pm-4:00 pm – Petting Farm & Pony Rides open. Live animals and pony rides for the kids. Horses, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, and more. This event will take place in the parking lot area by Welcome Center. 
6:00 pm-9:00 pm- LIVE Country Music on the Deck– Local group Jevan Cole & Country Band will be performing on the Welcome Center Deck. Stop by and relax and listen to some great country tunes and event kick up your boots to some dancing! 
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Looking Ahead
Yoga at Atwood Lake Beach on Aug. 27
Moonlight Kayak at Atwood: September 9, Pleasant Hill: September 17, Seneca: September 10
Learn to Kayak August 21 & 27
Fireworks on Pleasant Hill Lake September 3
Bigfoot Basecamp at Pleasant Hill Lake September 9-11
Spunfest 2022 at Pleasant Hill September 20-October 2
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Responsible stewards dedicated to providing the benefits of flood reduction, conservation and recreation in the Muskingum River Watershed. The MWCD is the largest conservancy district in the state and led the effort to construct 14 dams and reservoirs. The MWCD has jurisdiction for its operations in all or portions of an 18-county area. The 18 counties wholly or partially contained in the MWCD jurisdiction are Ashland, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Holmes, Harrison, Knox, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, Wayne, and Washington.
Mrs TAZ- Reporting MWCD Wild West Fest