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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 …

NATURE 101: ODONATA

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

Dragonflies and Damselflies make up the insect order Odonata and they are the invertebrate rulers, above and below the water. Join a naturalist to learn about these incredible insects, their natural history, biology, identification, lore, and how you can participate in a state wide survey! An indoor presentation will be followed by a short hike. …

BIG BIRDING DAY!

Meet at Eastgate Parking Lot

Join a naturalist for a visit to one of the hottest birding spots in the world, Magee Marsh! Partnering with the Tri-moraine Audubon Society, we will spend the morning on the boardwalk and after lunch visit the nature center before returning. A carpool, including the park van, will depart (rain or shine) at 6:30 a.m. …

BEGINNING ARCHERY

Evans Archery Range 1376 N St Marys Road, Spencerville, OH

Participants age 9 through adult can go to the Evans Archery Range anytime between 6 pm & 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District. Archery supplies are co-sponsored by ODNR …

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, …

CROUCHING DAMSEL, HIDDEN DRAGONFLY

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Flying jewels and tigers of the sky, these aerial masters are invertebrate kings. We’ll visit the lake, pond, prairie and river at Ottawa Metro Park to catch and observe as many of these awesome insects as we can! Some nets will be provided. Be prepared to hike in the weather and to get your feet …

DAVE WESTRICK AS SIMON GIRTY

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Friend or foe? in his first-person interpretation, Dave will bring to life the real live pioneer persona of Simon Girty.  Girty is one of the most controversial figures in American history.

“GOT MAIL” BASKET WORKSHOP

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

Join Chris Baker as she shows you how to make a basket for your incoming mail. The class is a great beginner weaver project. Seating is limited. Class fee is $35. Registration required by June 4 at 419-221-1232.

TORAIGH AN SONAS

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Tonight everyone can celebrate their Irish heritage! Tóraigh An Sonas is a group of musicians dedicated to spreading the enjoyment of traditional Irish music for everyone. Join us for an evening of jigs, reels, polkas and other traditional instrumental music of Ireland. There aren’t many places you can hear this kind of music live in …

EARLY BIRDS

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

Get out to Kendrick Woods to nab the proverbial worm before you start your Sunday. We will try to watch some birds, but will enjoy the rest of the park as well. No experience necessary and a limited number of binoculars will be provided. Birder or not, this is a good opportunity enjoy the wonder …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District