Events

String Trio music. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Come play with us at the Imaginature Playscape! Join Nature Education staff for a mini program at the West Shelter, then spend the remaining time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and clothes for the ride home.              […]

Come play with us at the Imaginature Playscape! Join Nature Education staff for a mini program at the West Shelter, then spend the remaining time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and clothes for the ride home.              […]

Enjoy the great outdoors while learning a new skill! Participants ages 9 to adult are invited to join us on the range to explore this unique recreational sport. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

Enjoy the great outdoors while learning a new skill! Participants ages 9 to adult are invited to join us on the range to explore this unique recreational sport. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

Across time, people all over the world have utilized the moon to track the seasons. Giving each full moon a special name was one way to honor nature’s signs and traditions. Experience the outdoors under the light of the full moon and learn about the names and folklore associated with July’s full moon. Registration required […]

Enjoy the warm, sunny mornings of summer while we get our steps in! Join a Naturalist as we walk the paths of Ottawa Metro Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals, while also enjoying nature. Dress for the weather, rain or shine! Registration required by July 29.

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 watch (or help!) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Registration required by July 28.  

Join us on the water at Lima Lake and learn the basics of kayaking! In our Weekly Watercraft courses, participants will learn from certified instructors how to safely and effectively launch and paddle a kayak. Instruction will be provided on the parts of the boat, best practices in planning, proper safety gear, and how to […]

Join us on the water at Lima Lake and learn the basics of kayaking! In our Weekly Watercraft courses, participants will learn from certified instructors how to safely and effectively launch and paddle a kayak. Instruction will be provided on the parts of the boat, best practices in planning, proper safety gear, and how to […]

Homeschool Hiking Club invites families with children ages 6-10 on a monthly hike to connect with nature, engage with their community, and explore the forest ecosystem in each season. Dress for the weather & come out rain or shine! Meet at the Hornung Shelter. Registration required by August 2.  

Come join family and friends at your community’s National Night Out! JAMPD hosts the Shawnee community at Heritage Park and has had a presence around the county, including Bluffton, Allen Co Fairgrounds, Elida and more!  There will be food, activities for the kids, and displays from your local Fire and Law Enforcement Departments.  Take this […]