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HOWL-O-WEEN HOUND HIKE

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

Bring your four-legged friend for an adventure in the park! We’ll bob for tennis balls, have an obstacle course and then walk around the park at your leisure. Dogs must be leashed, up to date on shots and friendly to other dogs. Arrive anytime between 2 pm - 4pm, check in at the B.E.E.T.L.E. for …

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 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, photo contests and …

HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASS

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

Homeschool Enrichment classes will be offered again for the upcoming school year, September 2019 – May 2020. Students, K-6th grade, are invited to join us each month as we explore the animal kingdom. Class will typically include a hike, lesson and animal visitor. Classes will be held in the McElroy Environmental Education Center at the …

WALKING THRU AUTUMN

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

HIKE 8 OF 8 There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 13th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered …

PHOTOGRAPHY OPEN HOUSE

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

Come celebrate the beauty of Allen County and marvel at our local talent as you peruse all entries of the photo contest including the winners.

WILDLIFE AND CLIMATE CHANGE

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

Join Aaron Wilson, research scientist from Byrd Polar and Climate Research for an information program about the effects a changing climate has on our wildlife. Co-Sponsored with the Tri-moraine Audubon Society.

NATURE PALS: NUTS ABOUT SQUIRRELS

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about squirrels, who are quite busy this time of year preparing for winter. Stories, songs and craft will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration is required by Nov. 5.  Please call 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: NUTS ABOUT SQUIRRELS

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about squirrels, who are quite busy this time of year preparing for winter. Stories, songs and craft will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration is required by Nov. 5. Please call 419-221-1232.

WINTER BIRDS AND BIRD FEEDING

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

Winter is a great time to do some bird watching—they come to you! Join us as we learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard! Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program that you can do! Register by Nov. 8  at 419-221-1232.

PROJECT FEEDERWATCH

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

This program will kick off the 2019-20 season of Project FeederWatch. This project, is a citizen science effort to collect data on birds in our parks and homes (all while you sit back and relax!) Register by Nov. 8 at 419-221-1232.

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District