Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

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 on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Aug. 5.  

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 make a fun Saturday night.  

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 a light jacket for comfort. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues into the morning hours.  Check the Lima Astronomical …

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 audience of all ages, Chris will have you a movin’ and a groovin’.  

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 Aug. 13.  

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 spend time learning hands-on what nature needs to survive, and we will use these tools and knowledge to improve the habitat in our yards and …

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 or by calling 419-221-1232 by Aug. 19.  

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 will remind you of Ray Lamontagne. Come experience the coolness of Rick Robinson.  

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 nets, collecting sheets, and hand lenses. Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Aug. 26.  

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 with a fly rod in his hand, Steve will encourage us to relax, unwind and kick-back.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District