Help us save our spring ephemerals from garlic mustard, an invasive weed from Europe. We will begin pulling at Kendrick Woods, then move on to Hermon Woodlands, McLean Teddy Bear Park, Lippincott Bird Sanctuary, and Heritage Park. Pulling will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning in April and May from 9 am to …

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Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

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Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

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Families are encouraged to join a park district naturalist each Saturday morning throughout the summer, rain or shine. Explore nature through a variety of activities including hikes, scavenger hunts, fishing, and live animal presentations. A different activity will be offered each week. Dress to be outdoors. No registration is necessary.

Meet the newest addition to our Environmental Education Department; The B.E.E.T.L.E., which stands for Bringing Environmental Education To Learners Everywhere! This vehicle will allow naturalists to bring interactive programs to various parks, take programming to schools, libraries, and provide a mobile classroom almost anywhere. We are excited to literally roll this out with our first …

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Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind, and improve your balance as you practice simple Tai Chi movements. You will learn a “short form”, Sun style, which is ideal for those with arthritis and balance issues. We will meet every Thursday evening in June. Join us for just one or as many classes as …

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Bring your kayak and join a Naturalist as we spend a midsummer evening on the beautiful Auglaize River. Birds, trees, fish—nothing is off limits as we explore the natural history of this hidden gem. This program is dependent on the weather and water level and is designed for boaters with some experience and the proper …

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Tea party, butterflies and dressy party clothes. Games, crafts, and food. That’s how it goes! Children, ages 4-12, and their adult companions are invited to join us for a fun, formal tea party at the Log Cabin. Fancy party clothes are encouraged. A $10 fee for each child and adult must be paid before the …

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Mike is a high-energy entertainer extraordinaire who will amaze you with his juggling skills, magic tricks, ventriloquism, and comedic timing ALL IN ONE SHOW. mikehemmelgarn.com

Ask yourself, what does Dad really want today? If the answer is more family time, we’ve got just the program for you! Bring dad out for an afternoon hike and enjoy the outdoors! If the answer is more nap time, we’ve got just the program for you! Leave dad at home to enjoy a well-deserved …

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New to the Amphitheater this year. Steve’s original songs are shaped by his passion for the natural world, which guided his career in the park, conservation, and outdoor recreation field, and the amazing places he’s seen on his travels. madewellmusic.com

Although modern technologies are making our life easier, more and more people are experiencing a sense of unease and anxiety. New scientific research is concluding that our disconnect from nature may be the cause. Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being. Join a naturalist on the fourth Tuesday …

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Known as a comedian stuck in a magician’s shoes, Michael Mage, a two-time national award winning magician, incorporates comedy and endless audience participation into his hilarious shows that you have to see to believe. Michael has an adept quality to engage children and adults equally in his comedic magic show. Be prepared for a hilarious …

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