Events

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Live exotic animals.

Come join family and friends at your community’s National Night Out! The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District hosts the Shawnee community at Heritage Park and has had a presence around […]

Make no bones about it, spineless critters that creep and crawl are super cool!  Join a Naturalist to discover how animals are classified and explore invertebrate individuals up close. Activities […]

Come out to Cottonwood Trail 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 […]

Magician. Family Entertainment

Get ready to experience the sunset on Lima Lake and enjoy all the sounds and sensations of the lake at night. Watch the moon rise and night animals start to […]

Watch for meteors with the Lima Astronomical Society and view other celestial objects through telescopes! Bring bug spray, lawn chairs / ground blanket, and a light jacket for comfort. Attendees […]

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and walk for wellness! Join a  Naturalist as we walk a few laps or set your pace to achieve your fitness goals.  […]

Put your pedals through their spin cycle and join park staff to explore the trails on two wheels! Enjoy an interpretive bike tour and “wheel”-derness ride as we travel along […]