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Walk Among Native Plants

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

Join us for a free morning program to learn about native plants at the Kiracofe Prairie at Kendrick Woods.  Our speaker and guide is Cadence Richard.  Cadence is a recent high school graduate and has done extensive work with native plants with the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District as well as at her own home.  …

TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC BY TORAIGH

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

Join us for a wee bit of traditional Irish music, played by seasoned professionals. Toraigh's repertoire draws on much of the century-old traditional dance music and ballads of Ireland and Scotland and other Gaelic lands. You won’t be able to resist the urge to clap your hands along with the playful sounds of the traditional instruments

METROPARK DISCOVERERS: NATURE QUEST

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

DAY 1 of 3 Youth, ages 7-9 years old, are welcome to join in the fun as explore the wonders of nature!  Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $15 fee is required by July 14.  

METROPARK DISCOVERERS: NATURE QUEST

Day 2 of 3  Youth, ages 7-9 years old, are welcome to join in the fun as explore the wonders of nature!  Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $15 fee is required by July 14.  

METROPARK DISCOVERERS: NATURE QUEST

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

Day 3 of 3 Youth, ages 7-9 years old, are welcome to join in the fun as explore the wonders of nature!  Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Dress to be outdoors. Registration along with a non-refundable $15 fee is required by July 14.  

VERNON MCINTYRES APPALACHIAN GRASS

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

What would the summer be without some good ol’ bluegrass? Join Vernon & Kitty and friends  for some down-home fiddlin’ & gee-tar pickin’. Don’t miss this crowd pleasin’ appearance.  fotmc.com  

FAIRY HOUSES

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Legend has it if you build a fairy house, the fairies will watch over you and keep you safe from harm.  The W.F.H. Construction Company needs your help to build their newest Woodland Fairy Housing Development located at Hermon Woodlands.  Each child and adult companion will receive official fairy money so they can buy the …

EVENING HIKE

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, OH, United States

There is nothing quite like the prairie in full swing! We’ll join the Bluffton Public Library and enjoy an evening hike along a rainbow of blooms and a bustle of activity as the critters enjoy the flowers and grasses. Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by July …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape. Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for playing in the creek. Registration is required by July 24.  

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 at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month!

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District