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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 …
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!). …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 to moths, cockroaches to chrysalises, spiders and much more!! This is a family event with stations to participate at your own pace. Doors open at …
Let’s see what nighttime winter activity is going on in our park. Come join a naturalist on a nighttime stroll. Compare your experience to our Full Moon earlier in the month. Please dress for the weather and ground conditions.
