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Nature Pals: Oh Nuts!

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

Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts.  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds.  Stories, songs, and crafts will all be part of the fun.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods.  Register by Nov. 2.  

Nature Pals: Oh Nuts!

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

Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts.  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds.  Stories, songs, and crafts will all be part of the fun.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods.  Register by Nov. 2.

Winter Birds & Bird Feeding

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

Winter is a great time to do some bird watching – they come to you! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about winter birds and how to attract them to your yard. Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program, that you can participate in! Coffee and tea will be provided. …

Family Nature Club

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

Wild animals are busy preparing for the winter.  Families with children ages 3-12 are welcome to join us as we learn about mammal species found in our parks.  We will hike to search for signs of mammals.  Register by Nov. 11.  

Leaf Litter 101

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

Those leaves strewn across the ground serve a very important role in the health of our environment! Join a naturalist to learn about those fallen leaves and what lives in them! Be prepared to be hands on perhaps take a short walk. Who knows, maybe by the end of the night you’ll go home and …

Harvest Dinner At The Cabin

Allen County Farm Park Cabin 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

How would an Allen County farm family celebrate a successful harvest in the 1860’s?  Come join us for a historic harvest dinner.  A full meal will be served in traditional family style in our cozy, authentic log cabin.  Experience how food was cooked and tasted in the 19th century.  Learn about the history behind our …

Late Fall Hike

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

Explore the woods and prairie in late fall at McLean Teddy Bear Park. We’ll inspect the leaf litter in the park (see program above) and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in autumn. Dress for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Nov. 19.  

Harvest Dinner At The Cabin

Allen County Farm Park Cabin 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, OH, United States

How would an Allen County farm family celebrate a successful harvest in the 1860’s?  Come join us for a historic harvest dinner.  A full meal will be served in traditional family style in our cozy, authentic log cabin.  Experience how food was cooked and tasted in the 19th century.  Learn about the history behind our …

Nature Pals: A Wildlife Holiday

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we prepare special treats and decorate an outdoor tree for wildlife.  Please dress appropriately to be outside.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Nov. 30.      

Nature Pals: A Wildlife Holiday

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

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we prepare special treats and decorate an outdoor tree for wildlife.  Please dress appropriately to be outside.  Register online or by calling 419-221-1232 by Nov. 30.      

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District