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  • February 2025

  • Wed 12
    February 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Owl Prowl

    Kendrick Woods 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, United States

    Get ready to embark on a nighttime adventure to look for these elusive birds of prey. Dress for cold weather and wear sturdy/mud-resistant footwear. Register for either program by Feb […]

  • Sat 15
    February 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Great Backyard Bird Count

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird […]

  • Thu 20
    February 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

    The Flora and Fauna of Allen County

    Allen County Museum 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio, United States

    Join a naturalist at the Allen  County Museum to highlight their exhibit, “Curious By Nature,” which displays the works of Charley and Evie Harper. Their art often focuses on nature […]

  • Sat 22
    February 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Sugar Bush Stroll

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

    Do you know what it takes to go from sap to syrup? Come walk the woods with us to find out! In this program for adults and families we’ll meander […]

  • Sun 23
    February 23, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

    Searching for Signs of Spring

    Kendrick Woods 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, United States

    Come walk off that cabin fever as we explore Kendrick Woods to discover some of the first signs of spring! One of our favorites is the earliest blooming wildflower, skunk […]

  • Mon 24
    February 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Jogging With Johnny

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

    It’s “snow” much fun to get fit with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All ages and […]

  • Thu 27
    February 27, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Feeding Day

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    The Park District maintains several education animals, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed […]

  • March 2025

  • Sat 1
    March 1, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Sugar Bush Stroll

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

    Do you know what it takes to go from sap to syrup? Come walk the woods with us to find out! In this program for adults and families we’ll meander […]

  • Mon 3
    March 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Woodcarving: Wildflowers

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    This is the season to enjoy wildflowers, out in the woods and made out of wood! Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to carve a beautiful piece of spring! This is […]

  • Tue 4
    March 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: Birds/Bugs/Botany: Connection in Nature

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

    Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to welcome conservation specialist, field biologist and naturalist Judy Semroc. Judy has 25+ years of experience offering hands-on exploration-based learning programs. She has co-authored 2 […]

  • Thu 6
    March 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Remarkable Raccoons

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

  • Thu 6
    March 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Spring Volunteer Overview

    Park Office 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, United States

    Please join us to learn about volunteering at the park.  Two informational sessions will be held to provide an overview of opportunities during the spring and summer months in our […]

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