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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 …

Lima Area Woodcarvers

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

This month, the Lima Area Woodcarvers will be practicing their painting skills! Marilyn Reed, from Marilyn’s Artistry in Ada, will provide step-by-step instructions on how to paint a beautiful nature scene on canvas. All of the necessary supplies will be provided. A $25 program fee will be charged. Space is limited and registration is required. …

Whoooo’s Spooky?

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Come and see a mystery assortment of live animals as Nature’s Nursery brings some of their animal ambassadors! Nature’s Nursery is a Northwest Ohio based wildlife rehabilitation center that strives to provide high quality conservation education to children and adults alike! This program is co-sponsored by the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society. OSU Lima Campus Visitor/Student Center …

Bird Monitoring – Diversity & Population Census Hikes

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, 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 …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District