By Marlena Ballinger

The Johnny Appleseed Park District hosted a group hike at Motter Park on Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road on Saturday, September 26. The hike was a commemorative event held for the park’s 20th Anniversary of the Walking Thru Autumn hiking series.

With nearly 100 participants each year, the district offers nine hikes throughout its 23 parks. Four group hikes in the series have already taken place; an additional five hikes are still ahead.

Oct. 3     McLean Teddy Bear Park  (MTB)

Oct. 10   Haver Ridge (HR)

Oct. 17   Hermon Woodlands (HW)

Oct. 24    Deep Cut Historical Park (DC)

Oct. 31   Kendrick Woods (KW)

More details are available at the Johnny Appleseed Park District's website.