A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that …

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Learn about the species of birds that are common in this area during the winter and how to attract them to your yard with bird feeders and food. If interested, stay after the program to make a birdseed wreath for your garden. See the program description below for more information. Register by Nov. 2 at …

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Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Join us to make a decorative birdseed wreath for a gift or to take home for your own garden. The $5 materials fee can be paid on the day of the program. Register by Nov. 2 at 419-221-1232.  

All photographs from the 2017 Nature Photography contest will be on display. The public is encouraged to attend.  

Enjoy carving Christmas ornaments this month with Dave Betts and the Lima Area Woodcarvers. Beginners are welcome.  Contact Dave Betts at 419-221-0633 for more information and to register.    

Join renowned Ohio naturalist Jim McCormac as he takes us on a pictorial journey through the wilds of Ohio. Fantastic tales of plants and animals from right here in our backyard come to life through captivating storytelling and masterful photos. Fresh off a 31 year career with ODNR, Jim is a fantastic botanist and birder, …

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Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 7 at 419-221-1232.  

Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 7 at 419-221-1232.  

Join us this month to explore one of our society’s greatest fears: SPIDERS! Often a better understanding can lead to appreciation; these little guys are actually pretty cool! Let us prove it to you. See the article on page 2 for more information. Register by Nov. 9 at 419-221-1232.  

A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that …

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How would an Allen County farm family celebrate a successful harvest in the 1860’s? Come join us for a historic harvest dinner. A full meal will be served in traditional family style in our cozy, authentic log cabin. Experience how food was cooked and tasted in the 19th century. Learn about the history behind our …

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We all know what’s coming - a seemingly endless supply of delicious food as we begin the winter holiday season! To make matters worse for our waistlines, all the stress and cold weather makes that couch so much more inviting. Perhaps you can get your mind ready to withstand the scale-tipping, stress-causing storm that is …

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How would an Allen County farm family celebrate a successful harvest in the 1860’s? Come join us for a historic harvest dinner. A full meal will be served in traditional family style in our cozy, authentic log cabin. Experience how food was cooked and tasted in the 19th century. Learn about the history behind our …

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Join us for the 45th annual Christmas Tree Festival, a free holiday tradition in Lima. Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum and visit the MacDonell House and the 1800’s log home to experience Christmas as it was in the past.

Join us for the 45th annual Christmas Tree Festival, a free holiday tradition in Lima. Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum and visit the MacDonell House and the 1800’s log home to experience Christmas as it was in the past.

In celebration of Perpetual Youth Day, bring your inner child to the McElroy Environmental Education Center for some fun, active nature games (favorite games of the naturalist staff!). These are the same games your kids play on their field trips as you sit on the sidelines and watch. Now it’s your turn to run around …

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Join us every Saturday morning December through February (weather permitting) from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for cross-country skiing. The first hour will cover proper use of equipment and basic techniques of cross-country skiing. Practice on a simple ski path then try your skill on the trail for the remainder of the time. Equipment will …

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