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  • Mon 18
    November 18, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Allen County Natural History

    Lima Public Library 650 W Market St, Lima, OH, United States

    Allen County has been named on a map for around 200 years, but nature here has been doing its thing for much longer than that! The story of natural history in this area is tremendous and diverse. Join a naturalist for an overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective. We are […]

  • Fri 22
    November 22, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am

    Late Fall Hike

    Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, Ohio

    Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.  Register by Nov. 21.  

  • December 2024

  • Mon 2
    December 2, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Winter Wellness Club: 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 abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. […]

  • Tue 3
    December 3, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tri-Moraine: Birds, Beaks & Adaptation

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

    Why does a bird have the type of beak that it does? Are some beaks “general-purpose” while others very specific? As our climate changes, what might that mean for birds and their adaptations for eating. Join Jennifer Elsworth of Metroparks Toledo for a discussion about birds.  

  • Wed 4
    December 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

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

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima.  Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!  

  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Winter Birds

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ***PLEASE NOTE: PROGRAM IS AT 10 AM.  *** The time in the newsletter is incorrect.  

  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Winter Birds

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ****Please note the time in the newsletter is not correct****

  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

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

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima.  Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!  

  • Thu 5
    December 5, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Winter Birds

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.    

  • Fri 6
    December 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Winter Birds

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ***PLEASE NOTE: PROGRAM IS AT 10 AM.  *** The time in the newsletter is incorrect.  

  • Fri 6
    December 6, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

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

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima.  Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!  

  • Fri 6
    December 6, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Winter Birds

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.  

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