Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

A Year In The Life . . . .

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

Enjoy a visual journey through nature’s seasonal progressions at the Park District. We’ll be amazed at the vitality of spring, the diversity of summer, the beauty of fall, and the majesty of winter. Landscape, plants, animals, it’s all on display! Register by Jan. 11 online or by calling 419-221-1232.   

Homeschool Enrichment Class – Orienteering

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

Homeschool students learn how to use a compass and what it means to put red in the shed. Find out if you can navigate through the orienteering course while equipped with a map and compass. Map, compass, and instructions provided. Be prepared for the weather.  For ages 8 & up.  Register by Jan. 19 online …

Explore S’More At Hermon Woodlands

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

Families can hike with a naturalist and explore a different park. Interact with other families while playing games, hearing stories, or singing songs and end the night with s’mores around a campfire. Register by Jan. 23 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Nature Pals: Knock, Knock – Whooo’s There?

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

Whooo doesn’t love owls?!  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about owls through hands-on activities and stories.  Be prepared for a short hike in the woods.  Register by January 31 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Nature Pals: Knock, Knock – Whooo’s There?

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

Whooo doesn’t love owls?!  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about owls through hands-on activities and stories.  Be prepared for a short hike in the woods.  Register by January 31 online or by calling 419-221-1232.

MEEC Open House

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

Experience the McElroy Environmental Education Center as you have never seen it before – animals, displays, activities, and more! Come anytime between 3:30 and 5:30 pm, no registration required.  

Winter Walk

Haver Ridge 8335 Bellefontaine Road, Harrod

Experience nature in winter with a hike at beautiful Haver Ridge Metro Park. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Haver Ridge offers an approximately 1-mile moderate trail. Register by Feb. 3 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Stories In The Woods

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, Lima, 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 be outdoors. Register by Feb. 3 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

Tri-Moraine Audubon Society – Black Swamp Bird Obsevatory

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

Join the Tri-moraine Audubon Society to learn about the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This important refuge is located at the entrance of the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area near Oak Harbor, Ohio. Becca Mathews of Black Swamp Bird Observatory will be updating us on the latest news there, …

Intro To Nature Journaling

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

Nature journaling is a great way to be present in nature, appreciate and record it. Consisting of sketches, paintings, notes, and descriptions, nature journaling offers an opportunity to try to capture a moment and recall observations that otherwise would be forgotten. And the great thing is, it’s for everyone! This session will offer a brief …

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