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  • 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 a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 […]

  • 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 natural history guides, founded the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, serves on the board of the Ohio Biological Survey, the Ohio […]

  • 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 Nature Education department, Natural Resources department, and more! Following the overview, we will help new volunteers get set up with our volunteer portal. First-time and […]

  • Fri 7
    March 7, 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.  

  • Fri 7
    March 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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.  

  • Sat 8
    March 8, 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.  

  • Sat 8
    March 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    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.  

  • Mon 10
    March 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Jogging With Johnny

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

    Jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out […]

  • Thu 13
    March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    What’s The Rush?

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Dr. Doug Tallamy, a well-respected author and professor, presents the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it's so urgent. Dr. Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and urgently inspiring everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where […]

  • Sat 15
    March 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Killdeer Plains Field Trip

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Join a naturalist and the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlots at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area as we look for waterfowl and much more! We’ll do some walking, but we will mostly be driving between points of interest. Prepare for the weather and pack a lunch/snacks/beverages. […]

  • Thu 20
    March 20, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Health Through Nature

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

    Although modern technologies are making our life easier, more and more people are experiencing a sense of unease and anxiety. New scientific research is concluding our disconnect from nature may be the cause. Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being. Join a Certified Natural Mindfulness […]

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