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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 open for any …

WINTER PARTY

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

Get ready for the longest night of the year as we celebrate the start of winter, and the lengthening of days—which means more sunshine is on its way! Be prepared …

HOLIDAY HIKE

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, OH, United States

It’s too busy. Come, take a breath and unwind with a brisk hike at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll also enjoy the fact that, being the winter solstice, this is …

NEW YEAR HIKE

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

Unwind, recharge, or maybe get a head start on your resolutions as you begin the year on the right foot. Join a naturalist for a brisk hike in the tranquility …

FULL MOON HIKE

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

Let’s see what nighttime winter activity is going on in our park. Come join a naturalist on a nighttime stroll in the moonlight. Compare your experience to our New Moon …

NATURE 101: TREES

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

With 99 documented tree species, Ohio forests are quite diverse. They come in a fantastic variety and they all play a tremendous role in our ecosystem. Come learn how these …

BUGS GALORE!

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

Come explore all the arthropod artifacts the Park District has to offer! We’ve got live bugs, bug specimens, bugs under microscopes, bug facts, bug games and more! Everything from millipedes …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District