Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

LIMA AREA WOODCARERS

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

Join Cindy Croy to learn about and practice chip carving. Beginners are always welcome. Contact Dave Betts at 419-204-1571 for more information.

GLORY BOUND QUILT WORKSHOP

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

PART 2 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.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Join the Tri-moraine Audubon Society and Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District for a variety of nature related games and activities for children ages 1 to 101. No registration is required!

NATURE PALS: TERRIFIC TURTLES

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Register by April 2.  Please call 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: TERRIFIC TURTLES

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Register by April 2.  Please call 419-221-1232.

NEW 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. Register by April 4.  Please call 419-221-1232.

ADULT NATURE JEOPARDY

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

Adults, 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. Prizes will be awarded to the top scorers. Register by April 5.  Please call 419-221-1232.

NATURE 101: WILDFLOWERS

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

As I wandered the forest, The green leaves among, I heard a Wild Flower Singing a song. - William Blake Join a naturalist to explore the song of spring wildflowers, their natural history, biology, identification, and lore. An indoor presentation will be followed by a short hike. See Nature 101 article on page 4. *This …

KAYAK ADVENTURES

Fort Amanda Park 22800 St. Rt. 198, Wapakoneta, OH, United States

Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we enjoy the beauty of spring on the beautiful Auglaize River. Birds, trees, fish—nothing is off limits as we explore the natural history of this hidden gem. This program is dependent on the weather & water level and is for boaters with some experience and the proper …

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, …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District