Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

NATURE PALS: TERRIFIC TURTLES

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Please call 419-221-1232 to register by February 27.  

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

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

Enjoy a guided tour along a 1/2 mile wooded trail to take an historic look at Maple Sugaring. There are several stops along the trail, depicting the Maple Sugaring story from early Native Americans, to Pioneers to the modern methods of tapping, collecting and boiling down. The walk concludes with a visit to our “Sugar …

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

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

Enjoy a guided tour along a 1/2 mile wooded trail to take an historic look at Maple Sugaring. There are several stops along the trail, depicting the Maple Sugaring story from early Native Americans, to Pioneers to the modern methods of tapping, collecting and boiling down. The walk concludes with a visit to our “Sugar …

GET THE BUZZ ABOUT NATIVE BEES

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

Barb Snyder is a Master Gardener, Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist, and a member of the Hardin County Herb Society. She will discuss all things related to bees including: when and how bees diversified into the many species we see today, detailed accounts of how native bees go about their daily lives, the role bees play …

NATURE 101: WATERFOWL

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

Waterfowl is a general term used to describe a variety of birds in the family of ducks, geese and swans. Much more than the neighborhood Mallard or Canada Goose - Mergansers, Bufflehead, Goldeneye and many more either call Ohio home or at least visit during migration. Join us as we learn a little more about …

DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE!

Ottawa Metro Park - Lima Lake 2632 Ada Road, Lima, United States

Whether you are itching to put your waterfowl knowledge to the test or don’t know the difference between a duck and a goose, this is the program for you! We’ll do a little hiking and scan the lake for waterfowl and birds of all kinds. Field guides/binoculars/scopes are encouraged, but we will share! Be prepared …

ESCAPE ROOM: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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

You’ve enjoyed the day at the local museum and are hungry for more! You discover the new natural history wing that opens next week but simply cannot wait to see it. You and your crew sneak in just for a peek and now . . .you’re trapped! If the guards catch you, you’ll be banned …

ESCAPE ROOM: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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

You’ve enjoyed the day at the local museum and are hungry for more! You discover the new natural history wing that opens next week but simply cannot wait to see it. You and your crew sneak in just for a peek and now . . .you’re trapped! If the guards catch you, you’ll be banned …

ESCAPE ROOM: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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

You’ve enjoyed the day at the local museum and are hungry for more! You discover the new natural history wing that opens next week but simply cannot wait to see it. You and your crew sneak in just for a peek and now . . .you’re trapped! If the guards catch you, you’ll be banned …

ESCAPE ROOM: NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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

$10 per person or $ 50 entire time slot You’ve enjoyed the day at the local museum and are hungry for more! You discover the new natural history wing that opens next week but simply cannot wait to see it. You and your crew sneak in just for a peek and now . . .you’re …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District