Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn about our feathered friends: birds! Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 30.

Jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed   accountabili-buddy! Join a Naturalist for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for …

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These enigmatic faces embody the spirit of the forest. Try your hand at carving these creative faces with step-by-step assistance from the Lima Area Woodcarvers. This is a moderate project, but it can be enjoyed by all skill levels. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied …

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Did you know that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife has been monitoring Peregrine Falcons in Lima, Ohio? Are the falcons doing well? Are there any baby falcons this year? Sara Zaleski is a Wildlife Research Technician with the ODNR Division of Wildlife.  She will be bringing us pictures and information about our …

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April showers bring May flowers and a time to celebrate the mothers in our lives -including Mother Nature! In this make-and-take workshop, participants are invited to create a unique piece of art made from recycled and natural objects. Program is designed for adults and is limited to 12 participants. A $10 material & equipment fee …

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Enjoy the peak of wildflower season with a walk through Kendrick Woods. We’ll take the accessible boardwalk for the  first (3/4 mi) before we take the moderate (sometimes muddy, ~1mi) trail through the woods to enjoy wildflowers and maybe even songbirds! Be prepared for the weather and (wet) ground conditions. Register by May 10.  

Join a naturalist as we partner with the Tri Moraine Audubon Society to visit some of the hottest birding locations in the world! This is peak migration for songbirds, and our birding trip will start with the boardwalk at Magee Marsh and potentially include the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge driving tour, Howard Marsh, and more! …

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Every second Monday from May to September a Naturalist will set up the equipment to sample what moths are on the wing in the Teddy Bear Park  behind the MEEC. Each month should bring a suite of new moths as different species emerge at different times of the year. This event starts at sunset each …

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Join us on the opposite side of the county to jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! We will have a warm-up walk and a few easy laps around the park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or …

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Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 pm to       7 pm or from 7 pm to  8pm.  Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery.  Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District.  Participants in …

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Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 pm to 7 pm or from 7 pm to  8pm.  Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery.  Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District.  Participants in …

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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 on the last Thursday of the month! Register by May 29.  

We’ve started a boating program with the help of ODNR’s Boating Safety Education Grant! Join a Naturalist as we enjoy late spring with an evening float on beautiful Lima Lake. This program is dependent on the weather. Participants are limited to 10, all equipment is provided. Prepare for the weather and the water, bring snacks, …

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