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Basket Workshop

Join Chris Baker as she shows you how to make a gathering basket.  Class fee is $25. Space is limited. Register online by Mar. 22.                                                                  

Go Outside And Play (Sticks)

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Families, celebrate the Park District’s 50th Anniversary this year by trying to complete all 50 activities listed on the UK National Trust’s list of “50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 ¾”. Dress to be outdoors. Register online by Mar. 25. Our society has raised an entire generation of children who do not spend …

Spring Stroll

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, Lima, OH, United States

Enjoy the spring with a walk in one of the first parks of the Park District. The story of Heritage Park includes much more than the 50-year history of the Park District, and has some exciting things in store for its future! Heritage Park offers an approximately 1.5-mile easy/moderate trail. Register online by Apr. 1. …

Family Fun Night

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society and Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District for a variety of nature related games and activities for children ages 1 to 101, snacks included! This is an indoor program. See tri-moraineaudubon.org for more details.  

Nature Pals: Every Day is Earth Day

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of caring for our Earth through hands-on activities. A hike will be included so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Register online by April 5.  

Nature Pals: Every Day is Earth Day

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of caring for our Earth through hands-on activities. A hike will be included so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Register online by April 5.  

Birding 101

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Learn the basics of this incredible hobby. Those winged wonders become much more like feathered friends when you get to know them. We’ll work our way through equipment, locations, timing, and ID. Equipped with new knowledge, birding the parks will be one more feather in your cap! Register online by April 10.  

Spring Bird Walk

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

We'll venture into the trails of Kendrick Woods to see what feathered friends are out and about. This is the time to find early spring migrants. Can we find 50 species for 50 years of park history? A limited number of binoculars will be provided and bird-watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Be prepared …

Go Outside And Play! (Birds, Dandelions)

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

Families, celebrate the Park District’s 50th Anniversary this year by trying to complete all 50 activities listed on the UK National Trust’s list of “50 Things To Do Before You Are 11 ¾”. Dress to be outdoors. For more information, see the article on page 7. Register online by April 22. Our society has raised …

Backyard Conservation

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to welcome Casey Heilman from the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District. Casey will explain that conservation of our natural resources can be done by everyone and will be discussing best backyard conservation practices. This in-person program can also be attended virtually, see tri-moraineaudubon.org for details.  

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District