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Rock On!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Can you dig it? We bet you can! In this program for elementary-aged children and their families, you’ll discover the nature of rocks and minerals and explore how these cool […]

Lauer Farms 1944

Lauer Historical Farm 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio

Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.   Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the […]

Jogging With Johnny

Heritage Park – West End 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio

Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages […]

Walking Thru Autumn

Hermon Woodlands Metro Park 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH

There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking […]

Photographs Due!

Turn in your photos for our 47th annual Nature Photography Contest! Follow us on Facebook and Flickr to view the results. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then […]

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 feed all our animals. Register by […]

Nature’s Night Lights: Glowing Plants & Animals!

Haver Ridge Metro Park 8335 Bellefontaine Rd, Harrod, Ohio

Scientists are discovering dozens of animals that glow under ultraviolet light, from flying squirrels to millipedes! Join us on this naturalist-led hike as we discover the glowing plants and animals […]

Jogging With Johnny

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

Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All […]

Woodcarving: Snowman

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Carve a friendly snowman with help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers. This project is for all skill levels, beginners included. Program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up […]

Tri-Moraine: Attracting Birds with Native Plants

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

Dave McPheron collects and grows plants that are native to Ohio. Star Farms, located south of Kenton provides native plants that are excellent for humans and birds. Dave will share […]

Nature Pals: Pioneer Life

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800s! Children will have […]

Nature Pals: Pioneer Life

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800s! Children will have […]