Dr. Jackie Augustine, associate professor at OSU Lima, will discuss her research and how new robotic tools are used in scientific research. Co-sponsored with the Tri-moraine Audubon Society.

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 1 at 419-221-1232.

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 1 at 419-221-1232.

Combine your love of nature and the art of photography—with a little help from your friends! The Nature photography Club is for ages 12 and up and open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, photo contests and …

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HIKE 5 OF 8 There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 13th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered …

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Enjoy a Saturday evening with friendly creatures of the night-time forest! Guides will be on hand to meet and greet you and then escort you through the forest to meet our Wildlife in Legendary Disguise (costumed animals)! The short walk will include take-home treats for the youngsters and will conclude with a bonfire for s’mores. …

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Crayfish, crawdads, crawfish, mudbugs—whatever your preference, these are interesting little creatures. Come learn a little about these familiar yet often perplexing critters! All are welcome, but we discuss some mature topics. Register by Oct. 8 at 419-221-1232.

Combine your love of nature and the art of photography—with a little help from your friends! The Nature photography Club is for ages 12 and up and open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, photo contests and …

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HIKE 6 OF 8 There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 13th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered …

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Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we enjoy the colors of fall on the beautiful Auglaize River. This program is dependent on water level and weather and is for boaters with some experience and the proper equipment (registered kayak, life jacket, paddle). Register by Oct. 11 at 419-221-1232.

Join a Naturalist in carving a pumpkin then take it home and watch it rot! Record your observations and see the life that dead things give. Register at 419-221-1232 by Oct. 14 along with a $5 material fee. Tools and pumpkins will be provided.

Travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II. Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers. This will be the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. No registration required.

HIKE 7 OF 8 There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 13th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered …

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Travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II. Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers. This will be the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. No registration required. BATTLES AT 11 AM, 2 PM & 4 PM

Travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II. Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers. This will be the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. No registration required. BATTLES AT 11 AM & 2 PM

Bring your four-legged friend for an adventure in the park! We’ll bob for tennis balls, have an obstacle course and then walk around the park at your leisure. Dogs must be leashed, up to date on shots and friendly to other dogs. Arrive anytime between 2 pm - 4pm, check in at the B.E.E.T.L.E. for …

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Combine your love of nature and the art of photography—with a little help from your friends! The Nature photography Club is for ages 12 and up and open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, photo contests and …

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Homeschool Enrichment classes will be offered again for the upcoming school year, September 2019 – May 2020. Students, K-6th grade, are invited to join us each month as we explore the animal kingdom. Class will typically include a hike, lesson and animal visitor. Classes will be held in the McElroy Environmental Education Center at the …

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HIKE 8 OF 8 There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 13th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered …

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