Most programs are approximately one hour in length and may be
scheduled at a park, the McElroy Environmental Education Center or
your facility. Out of county groups are charged a nominal fee. If
you would like to schedule a program or have questions please
contact our Park District Office at 419-221-1232, Naturalist Office
at 419-223-1025 or by email naturalists@jampd.com
(Youth) Interpretive Program Topics
- Frontier Visitors from the Past
- John Chapman or Capt' Chris Wood
- Aunt Jane McGuire or Maggie McClure
- Ground Hogs, Wood Chucks and Whistlepigs
- Introduction to Insect Study
- Native Americans and their Culture
- Nocturnal Wildlife (indoor lesson or night hike)
- Ohio's Amphibians and Reptiles
- Ohio's Bats
- Ohio's Birds
- backyard bird feeding
- cavity nesting birds
- hummingbirds
- birds of prey
- wild turkeys and their relatives
- bird ID, calls
- Ohio's Butterflies
- Ohio's Mammals - study skins, skulls & track ID
- Ohio's Trees and the forest ecosystem
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- primitive fire starting skills, shelter building, orienteering
and edible plants
- Pioneer Skill Classes (grades 3-5, Allen County Farm Park only,
nominal charge)
- candle making, soap making
- tools, barnyard chores and farm history
- kitchen, butter making
- toys and games
(Adult) Interpretive Program Topics
Plants
- Butterfly/hummingbird Gardening
- Edible & Medicinal Plants
- Prairie Wildflowers
- Spring Wildflowers
- Tree Identification
- Fall Colors
Wildlife
Cultural History
Visitors from the Past
- Capt. Chris Wood
- Maggie McCluer
- John Chapman
- Aunt Jane McGuire
