The American black bear formerly roamed the land now called Auglaize County.
WAPAKONETA — The Auglaize County 175th Anniversary Committee will present “The Landscape & Wildlife of Frontier Ohio” on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m., at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. Presented in conjunction with Heritage Trails Park District, the event is free and open to the public. St. Paul UCC is located at the corner of Perry and West Mechanic streets, catercornered from the Auglaize County Courthouse; use the Mechanic Street entrance.
The Auglaize County and Ohio countryside have changed dramatically over the past 200 years. This presentation documents changes in forests, rivers, wetlands, prairies and the plants and wildlife that inhabited them. What has been the impact of these changes? Attendees will also be provided with information about the animals that formerly roamed Auglaize County, but have since disappeared.
“We’re excited to bring this fascinating presentation to area residents, and look forward to learning what Auglaize County looked like well before there was an Auglaize County,” said anniversary committee member Rachel Barber.
Bob Glotzhober worked for the Ohio History Connection from 1980 until his retirement. In his last position, he served as recently as Senior Curator of Natural History. Prior to OHC, Glotzhober taught high school biology and worked as a naturalist. He is enthusiastic about all aspects of natural history and enjoys sharing his excitement for the fantastic natural wonders that Ohio has to offer.
About the Auglaize County Anniversary
The volunteer members of the 175th committee include Rachel Barber, Lori Bellman, Genevieve Conradi, Dennis Dicke, Luann Everett, Dennis Gaertner, Don Harrod, Jim Lee, Esther Leffel, Edee Marshall, Mary Mathews, Sharon Schnell, Jeanne Shaw, Marilyn Shaw and Lisa Watercutter. The committee members have met monthly since mid-2021 to plan the milestone anniversary, which will include events until the end of 2023.
Those with questions about the program or the 175th anniversary, may contact Barber at [email protected] or 419-738-9328.
