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Go Outside and Play! (Picnic, Mud)

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

Pack a picnic lunch and join us for this month’s “Picnic & Mud” program. After our picnic we will have fun playing with mud!  Dress to be outdoors. See the article on page 10. Register by July 22.  

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MetroPark Discovers – Bugs Galore! Day Camp (Ages 7-9)

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

Bugs! Not just the crawly, squirmy kinds, but bugs that swim, fly, burrow, jump, and more! Youth ages 7 through 9 years old will learn about bugs of the land, water, and air. Hikes throughout the park will be included.  Be prepared for the weather and wear shoes to potentially get muddy!  Please bring a …

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MetroPark Discovers – Bugs Galore! Day Camp (Ages 7-9)

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

Bugs! Not just the crawly, squirmy kinds, but bugs that swim, fly, burrow, jump, and more! Youth ages 7 through 9 years old will learn about bugs of the land, water, and air. Hikes throughout the park will be included.  Be prepared for the weather and wear shoes to potentially get muddy!  Please bring a …

Health Through Nature

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

Although modern technologies are making our life easier, more and more people are experiencing a sense of unease and anxiety. New scientific research is concluding that our disconnect from nature may be the cause. Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being. Join a naturalist on the fourth Wednesday …

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MetroPark Discovers – Bugs Galore! Day Camp (Ages 7-9)

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

Bugs! Not just the crawly, squirmy kinds, but bugs that swim, fly, burrow, jump, and more! Youth ages 7 through 9 years old will learn about bugs of the land, water, and air. Hikes throughout the park will be included.  Be prepared for the weather and wear shoes to potentially get muddy!  Please bring a …

Night Hike

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

See the forest come alive with the night as all the nocturnal critters start waking up!  We’ll stop and see the bats, explore the night on the trail, and finish up at the moth sheets! Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by July 27.  

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MetroPark Discovers – Bugs Galore! Day Camp (Ages 7-9)

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

Bugs! Not just the crawly, squirmy kinds, but bugs that swim, fly, burrow, jump, and more! Youth ages 7 through 9 years old will learn about bugs of the land, water, and air. Hikes throughout the park will be included.  Be prepared for the weather and wear shoes to potentially get muddy!  Please bring a …

Traditional Irish Music by Toraigh

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

Join us for a wee bit of traditional Irish music, played by seasoned professionals. Toraigh's repertoire draws on much of the century-old traditional dance music and ballads of Ireland and Scotland and other Gaelic lands. You won’t be able to resist the urge to clap your hands along with the playful sounds of the traditional instruments.

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Metropark Trailblazers – Birds, Birds, Birds Day Camp (Ages 5 & 6)

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

Come join our flock as we learn all about birds. You’ll leave as wise as an owl! You’ll be as happy as a lark once we make our binoculars and use our eagle eye to spot different birds on the trail. You’ll be as proud as a peacock to complete all of the exciting, planned …

National Night Out

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

Come join family and friends at Heritage Park for National Night Out.  There will be food, games for the kids, a 5K fun run and displays from your local Fire and Law Enforcement Departments.  Parking will be at Apollo Career Center.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District