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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!
Nature fools us often, whether it’s an animal that mimics another or a myth that never went away. See if nature has fooled you and learn what is really going on. Session will be primarily indoors, weather permitting will include a short hike. Register by Mar. 31.
Butterflies are some of our most beautiful and fascinating creatures! We’ll learn a little about these interesting animals and then, with the assistance of the Lima Area Woodcarvers, we’ll complete a woodburning project. This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages …
Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Register by Apr. 4.
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!
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 …
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.
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! …
Play the board game that is a huge hit with gamers and nature enthusiasts. Get familiar with actual birds and the special advantages they provide for you in this strategic game. Space is very limited due to the game rules. If you have the game and are willing to share, call to let us know …
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!
