HEALTH THRU NATURE
Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesExperience the calm and peace that nature provides as you decrease your stress hormones, your blood pressure, and your feelings of anxiety. Register by Oct. 23.
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PHOTOGRAPHS DUE!
Johnny Appleseed Park District Office 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United StatesDeadline for submitting photos for the Nature Photography Contest! See johnnyappleseedparks.com for rules.
WALKING THRU AUTUMN
Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Road, Lima, United StatesThere’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 …
NATURE PALS: TURKEY TIME
McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesGobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct 30. Please call 419-221-1232 to …
NATURE PALS: TURKEY TIME
McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesGobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct 30. Please call 419-221-1232 to …
PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN HOUSE
McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesCome celebrate the beauty of Allen County and marvel at our local talent as you peruse all entries of the photo contest including the winners! No registration required.
A WORLD OF BIRDS
OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United StatesTom Hissong, retired Education Manager and Naturalist at the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm will present a fascinating program about his experiences with his top 25 favorite birds. Tom has been on some amazing journeys around the world and will share stories and colorful photographs of the birds that have inspired him through the years. …
WINTER BIRDS & PROJECT FEEDER WATCH
McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesWinter is a great time to do some bird watching – they come to you! Join us as we learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard! This program will also kick off the 2018-19 season of Project FeederWatch, a citizen science effort to collect data on birds in our parks …
NATURE 101 – TURTLES
McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United StatesWhy 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 answered and more as we learn about this fascinating group of animals. While not designed to be a children’s program, all ages are welcome and …
HARVEST DINNER AT THE CABIN
Allen County Farm Park Cabin 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United StatesCome join us for a historic 1860’S harvest dinner. A full meal will be served in traditional family style in our cozy, authentic log cabin. Learn about the history behind our Thanksgiving dinners and how they have changed through the past 300 years. Reservations accepted beginning on Sept. 5, limit of 4 guests per reservation. …
