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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 3 OF 3 Get your scrap material out and learn how to make this beautiful scrap quilt that is 64"64".  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.

GOOD FRIDAY HIKE

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

Any day is a good day for a hike but let’s celebrate today with appreciation and awe of the world around us. No registration required

SPRING BIRD WALK

Lippincott Bird Sanctuary 3093 Bellefontaine Road, Lima, United States

We'll venture into the trails of Lippincott Bird Sanctuary through woodland, prairie, and wetland to see what feathered friends are out and about. A limited number of binoculars will be provided and bird-watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Be prepared for the weather and (often wet) ground conditions. Register by April 19.  Please call …

AREA HORSES & HARNESS 19TH ANNUAL SPRING PLOW DAY

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

Horses and antique tractors will be preparing the ground for spring planting, for more information call 419-302-2707.  (Rain Date - May 4)

NATURE PALS: SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT

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

Join us as we celebrate the season of spring. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to participate in a spring scavenger hunt. Dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by April 30.  Please call 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: SPRING SCAVENGER HUNT

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

Join us as we celebrate the season of spring. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to participate in a spring scavenger hunt. Dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by April 30.  Please call 419-221-1232.

GLOBAL BIG DAY

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

How many birds can we see today? Join more than 20,000 birders across the world as we see how many birds can be recorded in a 24 hour period. While we will only spend an hour or two at the park, you are free to continue birding all day long! A limited number of binoculars …

LIMA AREA WOODCARVERS

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

Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers this month to help with the club chip carving project. Beginners are always welcome. Contact Dave Betts at 419-204-1571 for more information.

WARBLERS

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

A small but challenging group of song birds, warblers are often dismissed (or unknown!) because they can be difficult to see for the casual observer. Dan Hodges, Naturalist for Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District, will help walk you through the natural history of some of these flying gems; their beauty, songs, habits & more! *Co-sponsored …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District