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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 …

Walking Thru Autumn

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak 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 …

Winter Bird Feeding

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

Learn about the species of birds that are common in this area during the winter and how to attract them to your yard with bird feeders and food. If interested, …

Birdseed Wreaths

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

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Join us to make a decorative birdseed wreath for a gift or to take home for your own garden. The $5 materials fee can …

Nature Photography Open House

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

All photographs from the 2017 Nature Photography contest will be on display. The public is encouraged to attend.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District