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MEET THE B.E.E.T.L.E.

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Meet the newest addition to our Environmental Education Department; The B.E.E.T.L.E., which stands for Bringing Environmental Education To Learners Everywhere! This vehicle will allow naturalists to bring interactive programs to various parks, take programming to schools, libraries, and provide a mobile classroom almost anywhere. We are excited to literally roll this out with our first …

TAI CHI IN THE PARK

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

Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind, and improve your balance as you practice simple Tai Chi movements. You will learn a “short form”, Sun style, which is ideal for those with arthritis and balance issues. We will meet every Thursday evening in June. Join us for just one or as many classes as …

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FAMILY NATURE EXPLORATION

Ottawa Metro Park - Campground 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Families are encouraged to join a park district naturalist each Saturday morning throughout the summer, rain or shine. Explore nature through a variety of activities including hikes, scavenger hunts, fishing, and live animal presentations. A different activity will be offered each week. Dress to be outdoors. No registration is necessary.

HALLELUJAH SAINTS BAND

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

KAYAK ADVENTURES

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

Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we spend a midsummer evening 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 experience and the proper …

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TAI CHI IN THE PARK

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

Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind, and improve your balance as you practice simple Tai Chi movements. You will learn a “short form”, Sun style, which is ideal for those with arthritis and balance issues. We will meet every Thursday evening in June. Join us for just one or as many classes as …

BUTTERFLY TEA PARTY

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

Tea party, butterflies and dressy party clothes. Games, crafts, and food. That’s how it goes! Children, ages 4-12, and their adult companions are invited to join us for a fun, formal tea party at the Log Cabin. Fancy party clothes are encouraged. A $10 fee for each child and adult must be paid before the …

MIKE HEMMELGARN

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Mike is a high-energy entertainer extraordinaire who will amaze you with his juggling skills, magic tricks, ventriloquism, and comedic timing ALL IN ONE SHOW. mikehemmelgarn.com

FATHER’S DAY HIKE

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, OH, United States

Ask yourself, what does Dad really want today? If the answer is more family time, we’ve got just the program for you! Bring dad out for an afternoon hike and enjoy the outdoors! If the answer is more nap time, we’ve got just the program for you! Leave dad at home to enjoy a well-deserved …

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DISCOVERERS: SPIDERS (AGES 7 -9)

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

Spiders aplenty! Spiders galore! Come learn about our eight-legged friends. We’ll try our hand at web building, wrapping and walking. We’ll dress like a spider, act like a spider and eat like a spider. We’ll even have the chance to meet a real spider, Charlie!! Bring a sack lunch and water bottle Registration along with …

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