The Spring Run: Walleye Fishing on the Maumee River
In March, walleye fishermen head for Side Cut.
There’s always something to do at a Metropark, and always something new to learn. Metroparks offer a number of free or low-cost educational programs and events for children and adults.
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to take advantage of structured programs and events. You’ll experience stunning scenery close to home. You’ll see history where it happened. Best of all, you’re sure to learn something new while gaining an even greater appreciation for the natural world.
In March, walleye fishermen head for Side Cut.
Like multi-appendaged mini-dozers, some species of mudbugs or “crayfish” as they are commonly called, spend much of their life in the dark, industriously pushing dirt around. And, life can be busiest for the ones known as our primary burrowers like the digger crayfish (Creaserinus fodiens), pictured. These animals can best be described as “master diggers,” excavating amazing, deep (3-6 ft) burrows down to groundwater that include simple, single chambered designs and others complete with double entrances leading to an impressive network of elongated chambers.
The Photo Arts Club of Toledo is exhibiting all 400 entries in its annual photo contest weekends through May 4 at the Secor Center in Secor Metropark..