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Summer Stroll

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

This has been a busy place in the last year! We’ll check on the recovery of the north loop and enjoy a pleasant Saturday walk though beautiful Hermon Woodlands. Plan …

Little Hog Creek Dulcimers

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

It wouldn’t be a complete season without this group who has been with the Amphitheater Summer Series since the inception.  Mountain and hammered dulcimers along with a couple of limberjacks …

Perseid Meteor Shower

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

The Lima Astronomical Society will be present with telescopes to help the public watch the annual meteor shower and other night objects. Bring bug spray, lawn chairs, ground blanket, and …

Chris Rowlands

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

Outreach Educator and Naturalist from Aullwood Audubon Center, Chris is a professional musician, songwriter, artist, and puppeteer. Passionate about the environment, Chris’s songs are fun and educational! Geared toward an …

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 …

Be A Nature Hero!

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

You can be a Nature Hero! This interactive presentation will help us learn to explore nature around our homes (you might be amazed with what we can find!). We will …

Summer Stroll

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

Appreciate a late summer walk in one of the largest contiguous woodlands in  Allen County! Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions.  Register online …

Rick Robinson

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

Primarily solo local performer, Rick has a brow-raising eclectic set list that is both full of surprises and standards that will have you singing along. His smooth yet raspy tone …

Family Nature Club

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

Create an insect collecting box and use them as we go on an Insect Safari! Families with children ages 3-12 are invited to search for a variety of insects using …

Steve Madewell

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

Back by popular request, Steve will bring his folksy style with songs about a lifetime spent in tune with nature. As comfortable behind a guitar and microphone as he is …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District