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Nature Pals: Leaf Pile!

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

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we enjoy the beauty and fun of autumn leaves through Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike in the woods. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Register by Oct. 4.  

Leaf Litter 101

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

Those leaves strewn across the ground serve a very important role in the health of our environment! Join a naturalist to learn about those fallen leaves and what lives in them! Be prepared to be hands on and perhaps take a short walk. Who knows, maybe by the end of the night you’ll go home …

Walking Thru Autumn Hike 6 of 8

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

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 …

LAUER FARMS 1944

Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Road, Lima, United States

Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the  Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.  Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. SAT., OCTOBER 15 10 am to 5 pm   (Battles …

LAUER FARMS 1944

Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the  Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.  Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. SAT., OCTOBER 15 10 am to 5 pm   (Battles …

DIY Nature – Pumpkins

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

It is said that the butterflies returning to Mexico are the souls of the dead returning home in time for the Day of the Dead celebration.  Learn more about butterflies and about the holidays happening this week. We’ll then decorate pumpkins accordingly to take home. This is an indoor program. Register by Oct. 17.  

Walking Thru Autumn Hike 7 of 8

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown 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 …

Go Outside & Play!

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

Join us for this month’s “Go Outside and Play!” program as we spend our evening trying to complete more activities on the UK National Trust’s list of “50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 ¾”.  We will watch the sunset before we take a nature walk at night and, hopefully, see some stars. Dress …

Walking Thru Autumn Hike 8 of 8

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak 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 …

MEET THE WILD

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

Enjoy a Saturday evening with park rangers and friendly creatures of the night-time forest! Our Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District Rangers will be on hand to meet and greet you and then escort you through the forest to meet our Wildlife In Legendary Disguise (costumed nocturnal animals)! The short walk will include take-home treats for …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District