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Kids, ages 5-12, are invited to explore life in a creek. We will be searching the creek for clues of who lives there by using dip nets and hand lenses. Be prepared to get wet and muddy. Wear old clothing and water shoes, rubber boots or old gym shoes. Register by Aug. 3.
Always a hit, the ladies with the dulcimers are back and ready to play. A favorite act since the inception of the Amphitheater Summer Series, will these performers finally fill the “Hole in the Bucket” or find Five MORE pounds of ‘possum? Join us for their sweet sounds under the summer sky.
Participants age 9 through adult will meet with certified archery staff to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District. Archery supplies are cosponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the …
Participants age 9 through adult will meet with certified archery staff to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the Park District. Archery supplies are cosponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the …
Wednesday night members of the Lima Astronomical Society will be present with telescopes to help the public watch the annual meteor shower and other nights objects. Bring bug spray, lawn chairs, ground blanket, and a light jacket for comfort. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues into the morning hours! …
Talented, singer, songwriter, musician, artist, naturalist, puppeteer and all-around crazy guy, Chris Rowlands will bring his “A” game and friends to entertain us with his songs about the natural world and his life experiences. You don’t want to miss this performance! CD’s and his art will be available for purchase.
Nature journaling is a great way to be present in nature, appreciate and record it. Consisting of sketches, paintings, notes, and descriptions, nature journaling offers an opportunity to try to capture a moment (animal, plant, sunset, landscape, etc.) and recall observations that otherwise would be forgotten. And the great thing is, it’s for you! And …
Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands. 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. Pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by Aug 16.
Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands. 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. Pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by Aug 16.
One of the most recent additions to the Park District, Haver Ridge offers a unique look at the history of this region, well beyond the Park District’s 50 years! Plan on a 1-1.5-hour hike, be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Aug. 19.
