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A multitude of birds fly through this area during the migration and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join Naturalist Dan Hodges 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 migrate through …
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Join us in the MEEC to view the sky in a brand new way! We will explore our moon, solar system and beyond inside a digital planetarium (on loan from Hancock County Parks)! Presentations will be given every 30 minutes. Participants should be able to sit or lie on the floor, bring a pillow if …
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 …
Join Michael Gentry, as he shares information about carving pumpkins. Beginner and experienced woodcarvers are welcome. For information call Dave Betts at 419-204-1571.
How long will winter last? Did the groundhog see his shadow? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our native groundhog through crafts, stories, and songs. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 6 at 419-221-1232.
How long will winter last? Did the groundhog see his shadow? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our native groundhog through crafts, stories, and songs. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 6 at 419-221-1232.
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 …
Join Chris Baker and Anne Bowman as they show you how to assemble a round carry all basket in this 2 part class. Class fee is $45. Register by Feb. 13. at 419-221-1232. Class size is limited.
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to have some outdoor winter fun as we explore Ottawa Metro Park. We will learn to recognize animal tracks and will look for other signs of wildlife. Meet at the Amphitheater. Register by Feb. 9 at 419-221-1232.
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the migration and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join Naturalist Dan Hodges 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 migrate through …
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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 …
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun & easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Start with a brief presentation on bird ID and then relax as we observe birds at the feeders from indoors. Weather permitting, we’ll take …
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 …
Come walk off that cabin fever as we explore to discover some of the first signs of spring! One of our favorites is the earliest blooming wildflower, skunk cabbage. This “warm-blooded” plant may not smell great, but it offers some hope that winter may finally be loosening its grip! Dress for the weather and ground …
Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Please call 419-221-1232 to register by February 27.
Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Please call 419-221-1232 to register by February 27.
Enjoy a guided tour along a 1/2 mile wooded trail to take an historic look at Maple Sugaring. There are several stops along the trail, depicting the Maple Sugaring story from early Native Americans, to Pioneers to the modern methods of tapping, collecting and boiling down. The walk concludes with a visit to our “Sugar …
