Week of Events
Wildflower Walk
Wildflower Walk
Enjoy the beauty of spring with a walk through the Allen County Farm Park. We’ll head to the back woods to enjoy wildflowers and maybe even songbirds! Be prepared for the weather and (wet) ground conditions. ACF offers an approximately 1.25-mile easy/moderate trail. Register by April 28.
Woodcarving: Flower Chip-Carving
Woodcarving: Flower Chip-Carving
April showers brought May flowers - and they are beautiful! We’ll explore a few common wildflowers and then, with assistance from the Lima Area Woodcarvers, we’ll dig into a wonderful woodcarving project. Chipcarving is a technique that requires a little practice but produces great results. This project is somewhat challenging, and participants should be prepared …
Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: Breeding Garter Snakes
Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: Breeding Garter Snakes
Ohio Northern University has a captive breeding program for garter snakes. Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to ask why? How is this done? What can we learn from them? Dr. Katherine Krynak and some of her research students will be answering those questions and sharing information about the program and its local ecological importance. Come …
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Nature Pals: Spring Scavenger Hung
Nature Pals: Spring Scavenger Hung
Join us as we celebrate the season of spring. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to participate in a spring scavenger hunt. Dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by May 2.
Nature Games
Nature Games
Learn more about the ecosystem by playing games. Pretend to be wild animals while hiding from predators, storing your food in safe places, or listening for prey. This is an outdoor program and includes a lot of running. Be prepared for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Register by May 5. …