Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

Birding Hike

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

As a prequel to the BioBlitz (see next program), we will canvas the park to find, identify and photograph as many birds as we can! Bring your camera and your binoculars (a limited number will be available). Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by June 17.  

Bioblitz!

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

A BioBlitz is an event that focuses on finding and identifying as many living species as possible in a specific area over a short period of time. Come for the whole time, or just a little while; join in the fun or just observe! Groups will be led off trail through the park to find …

The Ted Yoder Band

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Gifted Hammered dulcimer player and National Hammered Dulcimer winner Ted Yoder, is back and he brought some friends. Ted and his band bring their talent and innovative music style to WOW you.  

Imaginature Playgroup

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play at the Hermon Woodland’s Imaginature Playscape. Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the morning playing and exploring. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch! Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by June 18.  

Feelin’ Fishy – MetroPark Explorers (Ages 10 to 14)

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

3 Day - Day Camp Day 1 of 3 June 22, June 23 & June 24 Join us to enjoy the world of fish and fishing! We’ll learn about fish, try our hand at fishing, and even get in some “micro-fishing”!  All materials provided, some to take home!  Be prepared to be outside and in …

Feelin’ Fishy – MetroPark Explorers (Ages 10 to 14)

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

3 Day - Day Camp Day 2 of 3 June 22, June 23 & June 24 Join us to enjoy the world of fish and fishing! We’ll learn about fish, try our hand at fishing, and even get in some “micro-fishing”!  All materials provided, some to take home!  Be prepared to be outside and in …

Feelin’ Fishy – MetroPark Explorers (Ages 10 to 14)

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

3 Day - Day Camp Day 3 of 3 June 22, June 23 & June 24 Join us to enjoy the world of fish and fishing! We’ll learn about fish, try our hand at fishing, and even get in some “micro-fishing”!  All materials provided, some to take home!  Be prepared to be outside and in …

Indiana Wild

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Indiana Wild is a wildlife conservation, rescue and educational group.  Their live animal presentation will focus on our cultural connections with the critters in our world.  Whoooo will the presenter bring?  Bring your camera to get some great pictures of birds, reptiles or mammals.  

Creatures of the Night – MetroPark Discoverers (Ages 7 to 9)

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

Two Day - Day Camp & optional evening event Day 1 of 2 June 29, June 30 & optional evening event on July 2 Come learn about the creatures who are awake when we are asleep.  We will learn about nocturnal animals such as owls, bats, and moths through games, crafts, and stories.  Hikes will …

Creatures of the Night – MetroPark Discoverers (Ages 7 to 9)

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

Two Day - Day Camp & optional evening event Day 2 of 2 June 29, June 30 & optional evening event on July 2 Come learn about the creatures who are awake when we are asleep.  We will learn about nocturnal animals such as owls, bats, and moths through games, crafts, and stories.  Hikes will …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District