Most programs are approximately one hour in length and may be scheduled at a park, the McElroy Environmental Education Center or your facility.  Out of county groups are charged a nominal fee. If you would like to schedule a program or have questions please contact our Park District Office at 419-221-1232, Naturalist Office at 419-223-1025 or by email jampd@wcoil.com

(Youth) Interpretive Program Topics

• Frontier Visitiors from the Past

                 - John Chapman or Capt' Chris Wood

                 - Aunt Jane McGuire or Maggie McClure

• Ground Hogs, Wood Chucks and Whistlepigs
• Introduction to Insect Study
• Native Americans and their Culture
• Nocturnal Wildlife (indoor lesson or night hike)
• Ohio's Amphibians and Reptiles
• Ohio's Bats
• Ohio's Birds

                - backyard bird feeding

               - cavity nesting birds

               - hummingbirds

               - birds of prey

               - wild turkeys and their relatives

               - bird ID, calls

• Ohio's Butterflies
• Ohio's Mammals - study skins, skulls & track ID
• Ohio's Trees and the forest ecosystem
• Outdoor Survival Skills

               - primitive fire starting skills, shelter building, orienteering and edible plants

• Pioneer Skill Classes (grades 3-5, Allen County Farm Park only, nominal charge)

              - candle making, soap making

              - tools, barnyard chores and farm history

              - kitchen, butter making

              - toys and games

• Pond Study