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Nature Hero With Rhodesology – MetroPark Explorers (Ages 10 to 14)

Rhodes State 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, Ohio

5 Day - Day Camp  (Morning Session or Afternoon Session) July 12 - July 16 You can be a Nature Hero!  We’re teaming up with Rhodes State College to offer this exciting day camp.  Together we will learn to explore nature around our homes and be amazed with what we can find!  We will spend …

Summer Stroll

There is nothing quite like the prairie in full swing! We’ll hike along a rainbow of blooms and a bustle of activity as the critters enjoy the flowers and grasses. Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by July 15.  

Teddy Bear Picnic

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

Pack a picnic lunch (don’t forget the blanket to sit on!) and bring your best stuffed bear friend for a fun Teddy Bear Picnic at Teddy Bear Park!  Enjoy teddy bear games and activities.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by July 8.  

EZ & Company

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

Not just a church group these talented Lima-area performers will take us on a secular and gospel journey with popular songs sang in perfect harmony.

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 July 16.  

Moths 101

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

It’s National Moth Week! NMW is a worldwide initiative to learn about, observe and document moths. Moths are an incredibly diverse and fantastic group, the often-nocturnal cousin to the butterflies. This PowerPoint presentation will delve into the lives of these fantastic animals. Dress for the weather (we will be in the shelter house) and plan …

Zak Morgan

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

GRAMMY™ Nominee Zak     Morgan’s wit and charm inspires and tickles the funny bones of children and adults alike. His high- energy, family-friendly, performance will leave you begging for more!  Don’t miss this show!  

Fairy Houses

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

Legend has it if you build a fairy house, the fairies will watch over you and keep you safe from harm.  The W.F.H. Construction Company needs your help to build their newest Woodland Fairy Housing Development at Hermon Woodlands Park.  Each child and adult companion will receive official fairy money so they can buy the …

Feelin’ Fishy – MetroPark Discoverers (Ages 7 to 9)

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

2 Day - Day Camp Day 1 of 2 July 27 & July 28 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 the water, pack a lunch, …

Feelin’ Fishy – MetroPark Discovers (Ages 7 to 9)

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

2 Day - Day Camp Day 2 of 2 July 27 & July 28 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 the water, pack a lunch, …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District