Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

HOUND HIKE

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

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 gift from That Place For Pets. Then walk the paved trail at your own …

PHILLIP AND HENRY AMAZING MAGICIANS

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

Join us for a creative, entertaining and truly magical performance including illusions, cards tricks and REAL MAGIC. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly performance.

METROPARK EXPLORERS (Ages 10 to 14) ARCHERY DAY CAMP

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

Certified staff will be on hand to provide assistance to archers of all experience levels. All archery supplies will be provided by the Park District and participants must use Park District equipment. Archery supplies are cosponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife Restoration …

METROPARK TRAILBLAZERS (Ages 5 & 6) THREE CHEERS FOR TREES

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

Join us as we explore the wonderful world of trees through games, stories and crafts. We will spend time hiking through the park to make friends with many of the local trees. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Registration along with a $15 fee is required by June 13.  Please call 419-221-1232.

KAYAK ADVENTURES

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

Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we enjoy the last day 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 and water level and is designed for boaters with some experience and …

ERIC SHELLENBARGER

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

Eric, a local guitarist will perform “Americana music”, which is a mix of folk, popular, rock and jazz music. You’ll be humming and singing along to Eric’s mellow guitar and solid vocals. Come out and unwind and enjoy a quiet evening under the first full day of summer sky.

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home. …

METROPARK DISCOVERS (Ages 7 to 9) SCIENCE CAMP: NATURALLY

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

Come explore the natural world of science in a three day camp. We’ll play, create and experiment with natural materials like sunlight, water and wind. Some things change color in the sun, other change shape in water. We’ll make crystals, bracelets and tie-dye our camp t-shirts. Please bring your camper dressed for the weather and …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home. …

NATURE-BASED STORY TIME YOGA

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

Children, ages 4 and up, will enjoy this new and unique program. A Park Naturalist will join Joanna Marie Walt, Local drama and yoga teacher and owner of Creative Dramatics, to offer a fun class combining nature, literacy, drama, and yoga. Learn about native wild animals while listening to and acting out the adventures found …

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