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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 …

CANCELLED – SPRING BEGINS!

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

CANCELLED Finally! Spring is officially here, so start the new season the right way – with a walk in nature! Join a naturalist for a hike in beautiful Hermon Woodlands. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Register by March 20 at 419-221-1232.

POSTPONED – THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY – POSTPONED TO MAY 17

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

POSTPONED TO MAY 17 Kaylee Baumle is an avid gardener, author and speaker who is passionate about monarch butterflies, as well as photographing nature. She will present her program on Monarch butterflies and other native pollinators providing simple ways we can help sustain native pollinators by creating favorable habitats. Kylee’s book, “The Monarch: Saving Our …

CANCELLED – HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASS

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

CANCELLED 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 …

CANCELLED – NIGHT HIKE

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, Lima, OH, United States

CANCELLED Celebrate! This week the days start being longer than our nights until the summer solstice in June, so join a naturalist at Heritage Park for a night hike. Enjoy the crescent moon and discover what night time activity is going on in our park. Be prepared for weather and ground conditions, Register by Mar. …

CANCELLED – KILLDEER PLAINS FIELD TRIP

Meet at Eastgate Parking Lot

CANCELLED Join a naturalist to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies and woodlots at Killdeer Plains as we look for waterfowl and much more! Experienced and beginning birders are welcome. Some walking, but we will be mostly be driving between points of interest. Pack a lunch/snacks/beverages. A limited number of binoculars and …

NATURE PALS: EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to use their senses to learn about rocks. Hands-on activities, crafts and a story will be included. Weather permitting, we will hike through the woods to find a special rock. Register by March 31 at 419-221-1232.

NATURE PALS: EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to use their senses to learn about rocks. Hands-on activities, crafts and a story will be included. Weather permitting, we will hike through the woods to find a special rock. Register by March 31 at 419-221-1232.

T-SHIRT QUILT WORKSHOP

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

PART 2 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.

FAMILY FUN NIGHT

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

Join the Tri-moraine Audubon Society and Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District for a variety of nature related games and activities for children ages 1 to 101. This is an indoor program and no registration is required!

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District