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KILLDEER PLAINS FIELD TRIP

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Join a naturalist and the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlots at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. We’ll do some walking, but we will mostly be driving between points of interest. Prepare for the weather and pack a lunch. A limited number of binoculars and field guides …

DUKE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY! – OPEN HOUSE

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come celebrate one of the park’s most charismatic employees - Duke the sulcata tortoise! Duke is an education animal who has worked with many of the citizens of Allen County helping us teach people about reptiles. There will be tortoise trivia, crafts, and even cake! Duke will be roaming around to accept gentle pats on …

FEEDING DAY

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

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 Mar. 27.  

WOODCARVING: HIKING STICK

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Create your own unique hiking stick from donated Corkscrew Willow branches with assistance from the Lima Area Woodcarvers. This project can be as simple or complex as you desire as several carving options will be available and is for all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up …

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

NATURE PALS: EXCITING ECLIPSE!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

What’s all the excitement about this eclipse? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to a special Nature Pals all about eclipses! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by April 2.  

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