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Walking Thru Autumn

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, 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 …

Build Fairy Houses

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Construction workers of all ages and trades are welcome to Hermon Woodlands to help Johnny Appleseed Park District construct a fairy village! You will be “hired” to plan, design and build a fairy house in our construction zone. Natural building materials and homey decorations will be available for “purchase” at our “Fairy Home Depot,” Choose …

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 hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 10 at 419-221-1232.  

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 hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 10 at 419-221-1232.  

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 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 …

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 is limited. This is a great beginner class. Please register by Oct. 10 at 419-221-1232.  

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 drive and explore the 1+ mile boardwalk. We should return close to 4:30 p.m. This program is co-sponsored with the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society. Meet to …

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 use flint and steel to light our lanterns without the use of matches. Historian Dave Johnson, who has spent 40 years researching the history of …

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 explore the natural history of this hidden gem. This program is dependent on the weather and water level and is designed for boaters with some …

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 moths than butterflies in Ohio. Join us as we learn a little more about these incredible creatures and weather permitting, attract them with black light …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District