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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 …

Crepuscular Crawl

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

Take a walk through the forest while our day is turning into night. Join us as we learn about the crepuscular animals that are active at this time and use our senses to better navigate the trails. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Sept 26.  

Motter Metro Park

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, OH, United States

International Observe the Moonlight

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

Join observers around the world on this specific day to take a close look at our very own Moon.  Members of the Lima Astronomical Society will have telescopes setup for the public to observe the Moon in detail.  Other astronomical objects will also be featured.  This event is weather and cloud cover dependent. Check the …

Log Cabin & Smokehouse Pioneer Demonstrations

Allen County Farm Park Cabin 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

Have you ever wondered how our ancestors preserved their foods before refrigeration and modern canning methods?  Meat was preserved through the long process of smoking and salting. Many fruits and vegetables were preserved for the winter by drying and salting.  Early 1800’s reenactors will be on site to provide hands-on demonstrations of the daily challenges …

Urban Trees and Invasive Species

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

Stephanie Miller, an Urban Forester with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, will be speaking with the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society about the importance of species and variety in urban forests and why the Callery Pear tree is being added to Ohio’s list of invasive plants.  

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.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District