Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online
Experience nature in winter with a hike on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of December. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Lippincott Bird Sanctuary offers an approximately 3/4-mile moderate trail. Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Dec. 3.
Welcome the autumn season with a sunset hike in beautiful Lippincott Bird Sanctuary. Woodlots, wetlands, open habitat, this park has a little bit of everything and as the natural world shifts from light to dark. Dress for the weather. Register by Sept. 21.
Flying jewels and tigers of the sky, these aerial masters are invertebrate kings. We’ll visit the wetlands as well as the prairie to observe, photograph, and catch as many of these awesome insects as we can! Some nets will be provided. Bring your camera or smartphone to participate in a statewide survey. Be prepared for …
We'll venture into the trails of Lippincott Bird Sanctuary through woodland, prairie, and wetland to see what feathered friends are out and about. A limited number of binoculars will be provided and bird-watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Be prepared for the weather and (often wet) ground conditions. Register by April 19. Please call …
We all know what’s coming, a seemingly endless supply of delicious food as we begin the winter holiday season! Perhaps you can get your mind ready to withstand the scale-tipping, stress-causing storm that is coming (or maybe justify a second helping?) with a brisk pre-holiday hike! No registration required!
There’s nothing quite like a walk on a sunny, crisp autumn morning! Please join us for the 12th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet to explore some of the 29 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive …
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 …
Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood …
