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NATURE 101: SALAMANDERS

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

Salamanders are incredibly underappreciated members of our local ecosystems. These important amphibians play major roles in the environment, including telling us how it is doing. An indoor presentation will be followed by a short hike. Be prepared for weather and ground conditions. *This program is paired with an outdoor exploration on Mar. 20* Register by …

SUNRISE HIKE

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

Enjoy the last few official days of winter and the start of Daylight Savings Time with a sunrise hike in beautiful Motter Metro Park. Bring a camera if the weather is nice! Be prepared for the weather and (likely wet) ground conditions. Register by March 15.  Please call 419-221-1232.

KIDS NATURE JEOPARDY

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

Kids, come test your Nature Knowledge in a fun, interactive trivia game inspired by Jeopardy. Questions will be based on fun and interesting facts about our world and all that live in it. This program is geared toward elementary and middle school ages but older and younger kids are welcome as well. Participants may work …

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

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

Combine your love of nature and the art of photography – with a little help from your friends! The Nature Photography Club is for ages 12 and up and is open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, …

GLORY BOUND QUILT WORKSHOP

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

PART 1 OF 3 Get your scrap material out and learn how to make this beautiful scrap quilt that is 64”x64”. You will make two different sizes of squares and half square triangles. Class size is limited. Class fee is $35 per person plus materials. Call 419-221-1232 for more information.

SPRING BEGINS!

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

Finally! Spring officially begins at 5:58 p.m. today, so start the new season the right way – with a walk in nature! Join a naturalist for a sunset hike in Kendrick Wood’s, followed by a meander to the edge of the wetlands to look for salamanders and listen for frogs. Dress for the weather and …

FULL MOON HIKE

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, Lima, OH, United States

Let’s see what nighttime spring activity is going on in our park. Come join a naturalist on a nighttime stroll in the moonlight. Please dress for the weather. No registration required.

KILLDEER PLAINS FIELD TRIP

Meet at Eastgate Parking Lot

Join a naturalist to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies and woodlots at Killdeer Plains as we look for waterfowl and more! Experienced and beginning birders are welcome. Partnering with the Tri-moraine Audubon Society, we will mostly be driving between points of interest with limited walking. Prepare for the weather and pack …

WOODCOCK WATCH

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

Take a break this week with a twilight walk as we look and listen for the American Woodcock. After a short presentation we will hike to see the male timberdoodle perform his unique sky dance to show off for the ladies as part of their courtship rituals. Be prepared for a hike in the (wet) …

HOUND HIKE

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

It’s national “Take a walk in a park day!” So 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 dogs. Arrive anytime between 2-4 pm, check in at the B.E.E.T.L.E. for a trail map and a prize from That Place …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District