Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online
See, hear, smell, touch, and taste the forest at nighttime. We’ll practice using all our senses to help guide us and hunt for nature that glows in the dark. You may bring a flashlight, but we will turn it off during portions of the hike. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by …
Winter is a great time to do some bird watching – the birds come to you! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program, that you can participate in! Coffee and tea will be …
The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals. Register by Nov. 9.
Join us for our last “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 go on a wintry adventure as we discover wild animal clues. Register by Nov. 10.
A lot has happened to nature in Allen County over the last few centuries. Join a naturalist for a overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective, with emphasis on the role that the Park District has played over the last 50 years. Register by Nov. 14.
Do centipedes have 1000 legs, does moss grow on the north side of a tree, can groundhogs predict the weather? Dive into these nature myths and discover the truth. We’ll spend our time both indoors with a presentation and outdoors hiking for answers. Register by Nov. 18.
Join us for the 50th annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima. Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, and don’t forget to visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home to experience Christmas as it was in the past.
Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we explore evergreen trees through crafts, hands-on activities, and a hike. Please dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by Nov. 29 online or by calling 419-221-1232.
Join us for the 50th annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima. Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, and don’t forget to visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home to experience Christmas as it was in the past.
Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we explore evergreen trees through crafts, hands-on activities, and a hike. Please dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by Nov. 29 online or by calling 419-221-1232.
