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NATURE 101 – TURTLES

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

Why do turtles move so slow? Do they have a backbone? How do they survive the winter? What’s the difference between a turtle and tortoise? Have all your burning questions …

PRE-HOLIDAY HIKE

Lippincott Bird Sanctuary 3093 Bellefontaine Road, Lima, United States

We all know what’s coming, a seemingly endless supply of delicious food as we begin the winter holiday season! Perhaps you can get your mind ready to withstand the scale-tipping, …

SUNRISE OVER THE AUGLAIZE

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

Celebrate the (day after the) shortest day of the year with a hike in one of our most beautiful places, Kendrick Woods! While it technically marks the start of winter, …

HOUND HIKE

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

In celebration of the new year, bring your four-legged friend to enjoy a stroll through the park. Dogs must be leashed, up to date on shots and friendly to other …

NEW MOON HIKE

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

Let’s see what nighttime winter activity is going on in our park. Come join a naturalist on a nighttime stroll. Compare your experience to our Full Moon hike later in …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District