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Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum

Allen County Museum 620 W. Market Street, Lima, OH, United States

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.  

Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum

Allen County Museum 620 W. Market Street, Lima, OH, United States

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.  

Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum

Allen County Museum 620 W. Market Street, Lima, OH, United States

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.  

Stories In The Woods

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children and their adult companion are invited to join us as we read a short story in the woods, take a hike, and make a craft to understand more about the book. Come dressed appropriately to spend as much time outdoors. Register by Dec. 2 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Tri-Moraine Audubon Society – Pheasants Forever

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

Join the Tri-moraine Audubon Society to learn from Jeff Carlson a biologist working with the group Pheasants Forever. His work covers Allen, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert counties. Pheasants Forever is interested in much more than preserving Pheasants for hunting. Jeff will speak to us about habitat conservation and how legal hunting of Pheasants is …

DIY Nature – Constellation Pictures

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

Learn about the constellations in the night sky and the stories that are behind them. We’ll then create a constellation picture that can light up and take it home. No need to dress for the weather, we’ll be indoors for the entire program. Register by Dec 9 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

McElroy Environmental Center Open House

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

Join us in celebrating a tremendous partnership with Dot’s Pet Center (see article) as we officially reveal new displays for our education animals! Experience the McElroy Environmental Education Center as you have never seen it before – animals, displays, activities, and more! Come anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm, no registration required.  

Sunrise Hike

Cottonwood Trail Access 10659 Zion Church Road, Spencerville, United States

Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a hike in the largest and one of the most beautiful parks! Marking the start of winter, the winter solstice means longer days ahead as our part of the earth tilts back toward the warmth of the sun. We’ll meet at the Cottonwood Trail Access, part of …

New Year Hike

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

Unwind, recharge, or maybe get a head start on your resolutions as you begin the year on the right foot. Join a naturalist for a brisk hike in the peace and quiet of Allen County’s woodland gem, Kendrick Woods. Hot chocolate and tea will be provided.  Register by Jan. 6 online or by calling 419-221-1232. …

Stories In The Woods

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

Children and their adult companion are invited to join us as we read a short story in the woods and take a hike and make a craft to understand more about the book. Come dressed appropriately to spend as much time outdoors. Register by Jan. 6 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District