Come out to Motter Metro Park and help a naturalist look for real-life fairies of the prairie- butterflies and moths! Soaring through the air, leading you down the paths, and sipping delicately from flowers, these incredible insects are a treat to see. Together we will learn about the importance of prairies, how to observe and […]
(Day 3 of 3 - morning session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]
(Day 3 of 3 - morning session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]
(Day 1 of 2) Dates: July 24 & 25 Does Nature know the alphabet? Join us as we search for letters formed naturally. We will be looking at nature a different way! We will be learning about Nature Photography! Children’s cameras will be provided as we hike in the park to document the ABC’s of […]
(Day 3 of 3 - afternoon session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]
(Day 2 of 2) Dates: July 24 & 25 Does Nature know the alphabet? Join us as we search for letters formed naturally. We will be looking at nature a different way! We will be learning about Nature Photography! Children’s cameras will be provided as we hike in the park to document the ABC’s of […]
Every last Friday from May to September, a naturalist will set up equipment to go ‘sky fishing’- a way that scientists sample the insects flying through our night sky. From luna moths to fireflies, each month should bring a suite of curious new insects as different species emerge at different times of year. Help us […]
Folk & Bluegrass music.
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 and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by July […]
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 and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by July […]
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! Register by July 30.
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 and appreciate the role of archery in wildlife management. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique and highlight important safety considerations. All materials will […]
