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Go Outside and Play! (Insect Safari)

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

Who’s ready for an Insect Safari? Join us this month as we “make friends with a bug”. Dress for the weather conditions. For more information, see the article on page 10. Register by Aug. 26.  

Nature’s Nursery

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Jamie Forbush, Education Director at Nature’s Nursery, will bring a live      animal to share with the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society and discuss their mission “to improve the well-being of Northwest Ohio wildlife populations and habitats through public education and rehabilitation with an emphasis on coexistence.”

Nature Pals: Butterfly Kisses

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about amazing butterflies. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Registration is required by Sept. 6.  

Nature Pals: Butterfly Kisses

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about amazing butterflies. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Registration is required by Sept. 6.  

Walking Thru Autumn – Hike 1 of 8

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

There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 16th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of …

Singing Insects 101

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

Spring is for the birds, autumn is for the bugs! Come listen to the orchestra of nature, meet some of the players and learn how they contribute to the symphony. Be prepared to take a short hike to listen to the sounds of the woods! Register by Sept. 14.  

Walking Thru Autumn – Hike 2 of 8

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

There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 16th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of …

APPLE FESTIVAL

Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Road, Lima, United States

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES •        HAYRIDES        •      PUMPKIN PAINTING         PONY RIDES    •   STRAW PYRAMID        • DEMONSTRATING CRAFTSMEN APPLES, CIDER & APPLE BUTTER • FOOD TRUCKS  AND MUCH MORE!!!!! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 1 pm    Gordon Russ Magician 2 pm    Shifferly Road Band 3 pm    Gordon Russ 4 pm    Shifferly …

APPLE FESTIVAL

Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Road, Lima, United States

CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES •        HAYRIDES        •      PUMPKIN PAINTING         PONY RIDES    •   STRAW PYRAMID        • DEMONSTRATING CRAFTSMEN APPLES, CIDER & APPLE BUTTER • FOOD TRUCKS  AND MUCH MORE!!!!! ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE SATURDAY 1 pm    Gordon Russ Magician 2 pm    Shifferly Road Band 3 pm    Gordon Russ 4 pm    Shifferly …

Go Outside & Play

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

Join us for this month’s “Go Outside and Play!” program as we spend our afternoon trying to complete more activities on the UK National Trust’s list of “50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 ¾”.  We will find our way with a map as we go on a scavenger hunt. Dress for the weather …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District