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Nature Pals: Goin’ Batty

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

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of bats through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed appropriately for a …

Nature Pals: Goin’ Batty

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

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of bats through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed appropriately for a …

Walking Thru Autumn

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, 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 …

Basket Workshop

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

Join Chris Baker and Anne Bowman as they show you how to weave a small waste basket. This will be great inside your car. Class fee is $40 and space …

Lawrence Woods

Join us as we travel to Lawrence Woods, a 1000 acre forest in Harding County known for large, mature trees in swamp forests. We will carpool for the 45 minute …

Lantern Walk

Fort Amanda Park 22800 St. Rt. 198, Wapakoneta, OH, United States

Take a journey back in time . . . Guided by lantern light we will experience the woods as the early settlers may have. First we will learn how to …

Kayak Adventures

Fort Amanda Park 22800 St. Rt. 198, Wapakoneta, OH, United States

Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we enjoy the colors of fall on the beautiful Auglaize River. Birds, trees, fish . . .nothing is off limits as we …

Nature 101: Moths

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

Moths are an often overlooked component of ecological systems. Seemingly overshadowed by butterflies, their daytime cousins, moths are actually overwhelmingly more abundant, with at least 20 times more species of …

Walking Thru Autumn

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, 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 …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District