Interpretive Programming

Our professional naturalist staff offers many year-round nature-related programs for groups of all ages.  A wide range of program topics are available, from local wildlife, wildflowers, pond studies, to cultural history of Allen County.  Naturalist day camp programs are offered to children during the summer months.

Private programs can be scheduled for schools, civic organizations, scout troops, clubs, church groups, senior centers, etc.  The Park District Naturalist staff also offers programs for school groups to meet the State of Ohio education proficiency standards. 

A detailed list of upcoming public programs and events are published in our quarterly newsletter "The Cider Press".  This publication is free and is available by contacting the Park District Office at 419-221-1232 or by email jampd@jampd.com .  Upcoming public programs and events can be found in the calendar of events section of this Website.

 We offer many year-round nature-related programs for groups of all ages.  Our professional naturalist staff offers a wind range of topics, from local wildlife, wildflowers, pond studies, to cultural history of Allen County.  Private programs can be scheduled for civic organizations, clubs, church groups, senior centers, etc. 

A detailed list of upcoming public programs and events are published in our quarterly newsletter "The Cider Press".  This publication is free and is available by contacting the Park District Office.

The following is a list of program topics that are available:

Plants

  • Butterfly/hummingbird Gardening
  • Edible & Medicinal Plants
  • Prairie Wildflowers
  • Spring Wildflowers
  • Tree Identification
  • Fall Colors

Wildlife

  • Songbirds of Ohio

Cultural History

Visitors from the Past

  • Capt. Chris Wood
  • Maggie McCluer
  • John Chapman
  • Aunt Jane McGuire

Naturalists dress and act the part of Frontier characters from the 1800's and bring them to life for your audience.