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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, 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.
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. …
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 …
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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. …
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 …
Come play in the mud! Make mud castles, put a mud face on a tree, throw a mud ball at a target, or finger paint a masterpiece. Mud will also be ‘contained’ in activity zones for free play and exploration. So bring your own toy buckets, bulldozers, and shovels. A hose will be provided on …
Billed as “Northwest Ohio’s best easy-listening jazz quintet”, these 5 talented and seasoned professional musicians specialize in jazz music from the 1940’s to present day with vocals and instrumentals. You’ll enjoy some toe-tapping, feel-food music as the evening unfolds.
Don’t miss your chance to visit the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District’s newest reservable facility, the Lauer Historical Farm. Step back in time as you tour the grounds, Event Barn and Historical Farm house.
Let’s see what nighttime summer activity is going on in our park. Come join a naturalist on a nighttime stroll. Compare your experience to our Full Moon later in the month. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Registration required by July 1. Please call 419-221-1232.
