Friends of the Parks Basket Raffle

The Friends of the Darke County Park District will once again run their annual basket raffle this summer and culminate at Prairie Days in September. Local clubs donated baskets full of goodies to raise money for the Friends of the Parks. Baskets include one from the Darke County Birders, containing bird seed, 3 different types of bird feeders and much more. The Darke County Photo club donated a basket full of supplies including a Samsung camera and many camera accessories. The Old Thyme Gardeners basket contains herb pots, seed starter kits, several gardening books, tickets to their Fall and Spring Workshop, and more. The Darke County Canoe and Kayak Club donated a basket that any outdoor enthusiast would be thrilled to win. The basket features a dry bag, outdoor cooking utensils, trekking pole and more. Friends of the Darke County Parks members, Chris and Kris Supinger donated a basket that contains a toy tomahawk, turkey call, powder horn and more supplies to turn your child into a Pioneer. All of the baskets are on display at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie (4267 St. Rt. 502 West) and tickets are available for purchase Monday through Saturday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and all proceeds go to the Friends of the Darke County Park District. The drawing will be held at Prairie Days on Sunday, September 29th; you do not need to be present to win. Help support the Friends of the Darke County Parks and win an awesome basket full of goodies!