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NATURE PALS: BUTTERFLY KISSES

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the beauty of butterflies. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Registration required by Sept. 4.  Please call 419-221-1232 to register.

WALKING THRU AUTUMN

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 12th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive …

DOG DAY AT THE BEACH – CANCELLED

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

*********CANCELLED**********Join us for the 16th Annual Dog Day at the Beach. This year’s Dog Day will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $3.00 per dog (humans get in free)! Wading will be permitted for the human visitors, only the dogs get to swim! Current proof …

FAIRY HOUSES

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

Construction workers of all ages are welcome to Hermon Woodlands Naturescape to help construct a fairy village! You will be “hired” to plan, design and build a fairy house in our construction zone. Natural materials and decorations will be available for purchase at our “Fairy Home Depot.” Choose a customer based on fairy profiles and …

TAI CHI

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

Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind and improve your balance as you participate in a 7 week Tai Chi class with instructor Mary Lou Paisley. You will learn a “mini-form” of both Sun and Chen styles of tai chi—a true balance of yin and yang. This class will increase your life energy/vitality and …

NATURE 101 – CATERPILLARS

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

Fueling migration for billions of birds and food for a myriad of other animals as well, these little guys have a difficult time growing up - less than 1% see their adult moth or butterfly form. As such these incredible critters have adapted fascinating ways of avoiding predation, everything from scary snake heads and head …

CATS & MOTHS

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

This time of year is perfect for finding big cats, right here in Allen County! Leopards, Tigers, Spinx . . . Caterpillars of course! These little critters have spent the summer fattening up and those that have survived are in peak form, just waiting for you to come check them out! A mothing sheet will …

WALKING THRU AUTUMN

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

There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 12th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive …

TAI CHI

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

Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind and improve your balance as you participate in a 7 week Tai Chi class with instructor Mary Lou Paisley. You will learn a “mini-form” of both Sun and Chen styles of tai chi—a true balance of yin and yang. This class will increase your life energy/vitality and …

HEALTH THRU NATURE

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

Experience the calm and peace that nature provides as you decrease your stress hormones, your blood pressure, and your feelings of anxiety. Register by Sept. 18.  Please call 419-221-1232 to register.

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