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PERSEID METEOR SHOWER

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

The Lima Astronomical Society will provide telescopes to watch the annual meteor shower and view other celestial objects in one of the darkest places in our county! Bring bug spray, lawn chairs/ground blanket, and a light jacket. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues late into the night, stay as …

JOGGING WITH JOHNNY

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

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with your Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy, Naturalist Lindsey! Join us for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or …

MONTHLY MOTHING

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

Every second Monday from May to September a Naturalist will set up the equipment to sample what moths are on the wing in the Teddy Bear Park Forest behind the MEEC. Each month should bring a suite of new moths as different species emerge at different times of the year. This event starts at sunset …

BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM

Kendrick Woods - Evans Archery Range 1376 N. Saint Marys Road, Spencerville, OH

Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …

BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM

Kendrick Woods - Evans Archery Range 1376 N. Saint Marys Road, Spencerville, OH

Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …

DR. INSECTA

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

Bug Genius!

JOGGING WITH JOHNNY

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, Lima, OH, United States

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join a Naturalist for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Herman 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 and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by June …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

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

Come play with us at the Herman 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 and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by August …

SUMMER’S END STROLL

Fort Amanda Park 22800 St. Rt. 198, Wapakoneta, OH, United States

Summer's end is around the bend just flying” – John Prine. Enjoy the tail end of our summer season with a stroll through beautiful Fort Amanda Park. We’ll admire the oaks, visit the Auglaize River, stop to see the Monument, and take the wooded trail. Dress for the weather and ground conditions, be prepared for …

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District