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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.  

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 …

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 …

ROCK ON!

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

Can you dig it? We bet you can! In this program for elementary-aged children and their families, you’ll discover the nature of rocks and minerals and explore how these cool compounds are formed. Examine various formations up-close and then get a head start on a rock collection of your very own! Register by Mar. 13.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.

NATURE PALS: Goodness Snakes

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

What makes snakes different from other reptiles? Is a snake’s skin slimy or dry? Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to stay curious as we learn about the exciting world of snakes. Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Mar. 5.  

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