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Nature Pals: Busy Bees

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the busy lives of bees. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Sept. 12 at 419-221-1232.  

Nature Pals: Busy Bees

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the busy lives of bees. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Sept. 12 at 419-221-1232.  

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

All Park District Volunteers and their families are invited to attend our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Whether you’ve volunteered for one or one hundred hours, you’re still part of our Johnny Appleseed Park Volunteers and we would like to acknowledge your contribution to the Park District. Please call 419-221-1232 to R.S.V.P. by Sept. 8.  

Walking Thru Autumn

Deep Cut Historical Park 22900 St. Rt. 66, Spencerville, OH, United States

Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood …

Important Bird Area

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

Important Bird Areas denote exactly what you would think, a location that is critical to the health and survival of our avian friends. Kendrick Woods is one of only a handful of IBAs in west-central Ohio, and we are proud to have it. Join Johnny Appleseed Park District and the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society as we …

Bird Monitoring – Diversity & Population Census Hikes

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

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 …

Walking Thru Autumn

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood …

Walking Thru Autumn

Lippincott Bird Sanctuary 3093 Bellefontaine Road, Lima, United States

Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood …

American Traditional Skills: English Paper Piecing

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Join Chandra Neeper as she shows us the basics of English paper piecing. Class fee is $10 plus supplies.   Register by Sept. 25 at 419-221-1232. Class size is limited.  

Go Outside and Play

Kids these days are not enjoying many of the activities that once defined childhood. Families are invited to join us as we complete many of the activities on the UK National Trust’s list of “50 Things To Do Before You are 11 ¾”. Dress to be outside and possibly get muddy! Register by Sept. 28 …

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