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Duke’s Birthday Party! – Open House

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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 his […]

Feeding Day

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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 at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Register by Mar 27.  

Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: Family Fun Night

OSU Lima - Visitor Center 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804, United States

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society for our annual Family Fun Night! Come share the experience with friends of all ages. Several games and activities will be sponsored by local environmental groups including the Park District.

Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Jogging With Johnny

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out […]

Woodcarving: Whittling With Invasives

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to enjoy a project while utilizing plants that need to be removed from the parks! Invasive plants (and animals) are non-native organisms that cause damage to local natural systems. Let’s put them to good use – cut them up! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill […]

The Power of Pollinators

Lima Public Library 650 W Market St, Lima, OH, United States

The simple, yet vitally important job of moving pollen from one flower to another to grow the next generation of flowering plants is done by the best of the best. Join a naturalist to learn about pollinators - the birds and bugs that help sustain the world. We’ll discuss why and how they do their […]

Homeschool Series: Herp, Herp, Hooray!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Our native herptiles—those awesome amphibians and remarkable reptiles—are something to be celebrated! Let’s get the party started as children ages 5 and up learn the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these critters so cool! Activities will be differentiated for a variety of ages, with a focus on ages 5 – 10. Registration is required […]