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MICHAEL MAGE MAGIC

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

Known as a comedian stuck in a magician’s shoes, Michael Mage, a two-time national award winning magician, incorporates comedy and endless audience participation into his hilarious shows that you have to see to believe. Michael has an adept quality to engage children and adults equally in his comedic magic show. Be prepared for a hilarious …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

NATURE’S NURSERY

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

Nature’s Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation Education located in Whitehouse, Ohio, provides medical care to injured, orphaned or ailing wild animals and conducts conservation educational outreach programs for children and adults. Make sure you bring your camera for unique photo opportunities. (Live animals will be present). Donations toward animal care and rehab would be …

Recurring

TRAILBLAZERS – BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS (AGES 5 & 6)

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

Come join our flock as we learn all about birds. You’ll leave as wise as an owl! You’ll be as happy as a lark once we make our binoculars and use our eagle eye to spot different birds on the trail. You’ll be as proud as a peacock to complete all of the exciting planned …

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

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

Beginners and experts alike will benefit from the experience of accomplished instructor, Chris Collins, the judge of the JAMPD Nature Photography Contest! Put your camera to work as Chris helps us overcome the unique challenges that nature presents to the photographer. This workshop will cover several aspects of nature photography including subject, composition, lighting, and …

DR. INSECTA

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

Welcome back one of our favorite performers, Dr. Insecta and his Incredible and Unforgettable Bug Lab Experience. With perfect comedic timing and his traveling “arthropod assistants”, Dr. Insecta will enlighten, educate, entertain and inspire you. Will you become part of the show? Audience participation is highly encouraged. Get ready to get bugged! drinsectabuglab.com

HAL WALKER

New to the amphitheater this year and hailing from Kent, Ohio is Hal Walker. Hal is a singer, songwriter and musical explorer. His creative and passionate style engages audiences of all ages. He writes soul-searching songs that celebrate community, diversity and the creative process. As a multi-instrument artist he composes and improvises on the guitar, …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District