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NATURE PALS: LOST IN SPACE

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learnabout the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Call 419-221-1232 to register.

TWIG CRAFTING WITH INVASIVES

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

Looking for the perfect, personalized gift for your friend or loved one and want to save the environment at the same time? Look no further. Come out and try your hand at twig crafts (ornament, frame, wreath, and more!) using branches from invasive species, like Japanese Honeysuckle, cut out of the Johnny Appleseed woods. Register …

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 …

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 for fun with crafts, native plants, bird seed wreaths, even an up close look at snow bugs (or leaf litter critters, depending on the weather!). …

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 the first official day of winter! Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Dec. 20 at 419-221-1232.

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 of an Allen County’s woodland gem, Kendrick Woods. Hot chocolate and tea will be provided. Register by Jan. 3 at 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: WINTER IS “SNOW” MUCH FUN!

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

There is nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan. 7 at 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: WINTER IS “SNOW” MUCH FUN!

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

There is nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan. 7 at 419-221-1232.

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 hike later in the month. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.

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 amazing organisms work. We’ll discuss a little identification, but join us on the 25th for a TREE HUGGING HIKE. This program is open to all …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District