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BEGINNING ARCHERY PROGRAM

Kendrick Woods - Evans Archery Range 1376 N. Saint Marys Road, Spencerville, OH

Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …

FEEDING DAY

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

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 help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month!

TRI-MORAINE AUDUBON SOCIETY – SUMMER PICNIC

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

Join Tri-Moraine for their annual summer picnic! When we couldn’t have Family Fun Night in the spring, we decided to save many of our family-friendly activities for this program. Tri-Moraine will provide fried chicken, members and guests should bring a dish to share, their own table service and beverages. The picnic offers a wonderful opportunity …

JOGGING WITH JOHNNY

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

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with your Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy, Naturalist Lindsey! Join us 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 …

MONTHLY MOTHING

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

Every second Monday from May to September a Naturalist will set up the equipment to sample what moths are on the wing in the Teddy Bear Park Forest behind the MEEC. Each month should bring a suite of new moths as different species emerge at different times of the year. This event starts at sunset …

BIRDING IN THE PARK: LIPPINCOTT

Lippincott Bird Sanctuary 3093 Bellefontaine Road, Lima, United States

Many birds will only nest in specific habitats, often becoming wonderful indicators of the health of the ecosystem where they are living. Come join a naturalist to canvas a portion of the park for breeding birds and see who calls the Park “home”! We’ll identify some by sight, but many by sound. Some binoculars and …

ARCHERY DAY CAMP (AGES 9 TO 14)

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

2 DAY CAMP - TUES., JULY 9 & WED., JULY 10 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, …

ARCHERY DAY CAMP (AGES 9 TO 14)

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

2 DAY CAMP - THURS., JULY 11 & FRI., JULY 12 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, …

HEALTH THROUGH NATURE

Heritage Park 2092 Reed Road, 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 naturalist on the …

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