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SEARCHING FOR SIGNS OF SPRING

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

Come walk off that cabin fever as we explore Kendrick Woods to discover some of the first signs of spring! One of our favorites is the earliest blooming wildflower, skunk cabbage. This “warm-blooded” plant may not smell great, but it offers some hope that winter may finally be loosening its grip! Dress for the weather. …

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 …

WATERFOWL MIGRATION PRESENTATION

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

Join Jamie Cunningham as she shares the wonders of the diverse waterfowl species that migrate through Lake Erie's marshes in early spring. Jamie is a tour guide with Sabrewing Nature Tours and spends most of her free time photographing birds around Ohio (and more!) and waterfowl and shorebirds are her favorite groups! *Co-sponsored with the …

NATURE PALS: GOODNESS SNAKES!

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

Meet our live resident snakes! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about snakes through stories, songs, and crafts. We will plan to hike in the woods weather permitting. Dress appropriately. Register by Mar. 3 at 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: GOODNESS SNAKES!

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

Meet our live resident snakes! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about snakes through stories, songs, and crafts. We will plan to hike in the woods weather permitting. Dress appropriately. Register by Mar. 3 at 419-221-1232.

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

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

The festival features a guided tour along a ½ mile trail. Several interpretive stops explain maple syrup production from early Native American times to modern day. The walk concludes with a visit to our “sugar shack” and a taste of real maple syrup. Ohio maple syrup in various sizes will be sold, along with maple …

MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL

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

The festival features a guided tour along a ½ mile trail.  Several interpretive stops explain maple syrup production from early Native American times to modern day.  The walk concludes with a visit to our “sugar shack” and a taste of real maple syrup.  Ohio maple syrup in various sizes will be sold, along with maple …

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. Follow the “JAMPD’s Nature Photography Club” Facebook page for more activities this spring! Register by Mar. 13 at 419-221-1232.

T-SHIRT QUILT WORKSHOP

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

PART 1 OF 2 Have you been wanting to put together a T-shirt quilt but don’t know were to begin? Join Mary Lou from the Love of Quilts as she shows the basics of making a t-shirt quilt. Class fee is $20. Call 419-221-1232 to register and for supply list.

FROGS AND TOADS 101

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

Join us the 3rd Thursday of the month as we explore the sounds of spring! The frogs and toads of Allen County call for their mates around wet areas and pools throughout the spring and we will get to know them and some of their natural history. This indoor presentation may be followed by a …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District