Join Tri-Moraine Audubon Society and Dr. Curtis Young a biologist with the OSU Extension office in Van Wert, Ohio.  His studies include a variety of natural resource topics, but he is a local expert in the fascinating world of fungus! This in-person program can be attended virtually, see tri-moraineaudubon.org for more details.  

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. 2.  

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. 2.

Winter is a great time to do some bird watching – they come to you! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program, that you can participate in! Coffee and tea will be provided. …

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Wild animals are busy preparing for the winter.  Families with children ages 3-12 are welcome to join us as we learn about mammal species found in our parks.  We will hike to search for signs of mammals.  Register by Nov. 11.  

Those leaves strewn across the ground serve a very important role in the health of our environment! Join a naturalist to learn about those fallen leaves and what lives in them! Be prepared to be hands on perhaps take a short walk. Who knows, maybe by the end of the night you’ll go home and …

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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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Explore the woods and prairie in late fall at McLean Teddy Bear Park. We’ll inspect the leaf litter in the park (see program above) and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in autumn. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Nov. 19.  

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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Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we prepare special treats and decorate an outdoor tree for wildlife.  Please dress appropriately to be outside.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Nov. 30.      

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we prepare special treats and decorate an outdoor tree for wildlife.  Please dress appropriately to be outside.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Nov. 30.      

Experience nature in winter with a hike on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of December. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Lippincott Bird Sanctuary offers an approximately 3/4-mile moderate trail.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Dec. 3.