Creeks babble, fires crackle, bees buzz, crickets chirp and we sing! Or we try anyway. Break out your singing voice, or your listening ears, and join a naturalist for an evening of nature songs, some familiar, some new to learn. We’ll sit around a campfire, enjoy some s’mores and sing (or listen, if that’s your …

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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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The Summer Series can’t be complete without an appearance from this dulcimer group. They’ve been performing at the Amphitheater for many years. Come and join us as the sweet, sweet sound of hammered and mountain dulcimers drift over us under the summer twilight sky.

Come join family and friends at Heritage Park for National Night Out. There will be food, games for the kids, a 5K fun run and displays from your local Fire and Law Enforcement Departments. Parking will be at Apollo Career Center. Take this opportunity to spend an evening with your family.

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion and siblings are invited to celebrate summer with a trip to the Ottawa Metro Park Beach. Enjoy the water, along with games and a scavenger hunt. Dress for swimming and remember to bring sunscreen. $3 per child, adults get in free. Register by August 7 at 419-221-1232.

Kids, ages 5-12, are invited to explore life in a creek. We will be searching the creek for clues of who lives there by using dip nets and hand lenses. Be prepared to get wet and muddy. Wear old clothing and water shoes, rubber boots or old gym shoes. Parents might want to pack an …

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Flying jewels and tigers of the sky, these aerial masters are invertebrate kings. Their larvae are aquatic, so you will usually find the adults near water, like at Lippincott Bird Sanctuary. Come enjoy your afternoon learning, observing, catching and experiencing these awesome insects! Some nets will be provided, be prepared for the weather and to …

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Families are invited to join a naturalist for an exploration of the creek. Come get right into the water and mud as we explore with dip nets. Wear old clothing and water shoes, rubber boots, or old gym shoes. Parents might want to pack an extra outfit for the ride home.

The Conkers are a family group who have been performing traditional music together for almost 35 years. They accompany themselves with a variety of folk instruments such as the fiddle, Irish whistle, bodrhan, concertina, banjo, dulcimer, and guitar, just for starters. But they are best known for their blended vocal harmonies of traditional English, Irish …

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Join members of the Lima Astronomical Society at Kendrick Woods at dark for meteor viewing.  Telescopes will be present for astronomical viewing. Bring mosquito repellent and a comfortable chair or blanket. In case of rain or thick clouds the program will be cancelled.

Singer, songwriter, musician, puppeteer, visual artist and naturalist educator are just some of Chris’s accomplishments. He’s been described as “rRobin Williams with a guitar” and that pretty much sums up his program. Entertaining for both children and adults. Chris will knock your socks off with his funny and educational performance. Don’t miss this show! CD’s …

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We have saved the best for last! Join us for one of the premier bluegrass bands coming out of the Great Lakes region. The “Creekers” are known for their fun-loving, energetic performing style, tight harmonies, and their original bluegrass tunes. They have a great time writing and playing their original type of bluegrass music, and …

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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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Families are encouraged to join a park district naturalist to celebrate the end of our 2018 summer Family Nature Exploration series. Explore nature through a variety of activities. No registration.