Photographs are Due!
Photographs are Due!
Turn in your photos for our 45th annual Nature Photography Contest! Follow us on Facebook and Flickr to view the results. See www.jampd.com for official rules and more details.
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Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Jamie Hampton is a County Extension Educator from the Auglaize County Extension Office. Her specialties include agriculture and natural resources. She is planning a natural resources program for the Tri-moraine Audubon Society.
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Nature Pals: Turkey Time
Nature Pals: Turkey Time
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about Ohio’s wild turkeys. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 1.
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Nature Pals: Turkey Time
Nature Pals: Turkey Time
Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about Ohio’s wild turkeys. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 1.
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Night Hike
Night Hike
See, hear, smell, touch, and taste the forest at nighttime. We’ll practice using all our senses to help guide us and hunt for nature that glows in the dark. You may bring a flashlight, but we will turn it off during portions of the hike. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by …
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Winter Birds and Bird Feeding
Winter Birds and Bird Feeding
Winter is a great time to do some bird watching – the birds come to you! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program, that you can participate in! Coffee and tea will be …
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Feeding Day
Feeding Day
The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals. Register by Nov. 9.
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Go Outside & Play!
Go Outside & Play!
Join us for our last “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 go on a wintry adventure as we discover wild animal clues. Register by Nov. 10.
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Allen County Natural History
Allen County Natural History
A lot has happened to nature in Allen County over the last few centuries. Join a naturalist for a overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective, with emphasis on the role that the Park District has played over the last 50 years. Register by Nov. 14.
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Nature Myths
Nature Myths
Do centipedes have 1000 legs, does moss grow on the north side of a tree, can groundhogs predict the weather? Dive into these nature myths and discover the truth. We’ll spend our time both indoors with a presentation and outdoors hiking for answers. Register by Nov. 18.
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Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum
Christmas Tree Festival at the Allen County Museum
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.
