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Nature Pals: Pioneer Life

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800s! Children will have fun helping with chores at the cabin and playing pioneer games. Note: This program is held at the Allen County Farm Park! Register by Nov. […]

Nature Pals: Pioneer Life

Allen County Farm Park 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800s! Children will have fun helping with chores at the cabin and playing pioneer games. Note: This program is held at the Allen County Farm Park! Register by Nov. […]

Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Spend a “crafter-noon”  making wreaths from natural materials! Learn how to wrap a grapevine wreath and spend some time decorating it with objects found in nature. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Some pre-wrapped wreaths will be available for younger participants. Feel free to bring along any bobs and bits to help decorate your […]

Jogging With Johnny

Heritage Park – West End 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio

Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign […]

Allen County Natural History

Lima Public Library 650 W Market St, Lima, OH, United States

Allen County has been named on a map for around 200 years, but nature here has been doing its thing for much longer than that! The story of natural history in this area is tremendous and diverse. Join a naturalist for an overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective. We are […]

Late Fall Hike

Motter Metro Park 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, Ohio

Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather.  Register by Nov. 21.  

Winter Wellness Club: Jogging With Johnny

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

It’s “snow” much fun to get fit with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey 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 cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. […]

Tri-Moraine: Birds, Beaks & Adaptation

OSU Lima - Visitor Center 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804, United States

Why does a bird have the type of beak that it does? Are some beaks “general-purpose” while others very specific? As our climate changes, what might that mean for birds and their adaptations for eating. Join Jennifer Elsworth of Metroparks Toledo for a discussion about birds.  

Christmas Tree Festival

Allen County Museum 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio, United States

Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima.  Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!  

Nature Pals: Winter Birds

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ***PLEASE NOTE: PROGRAM IS AT 10 AM.  *** The time in the newsletter is incorrect.  

Nature Pals: Winter Birds

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ****Please note the time in the newsletter is not correct****

Christmas Tree Festival

Allen County Museum 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio, United States

Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima.  Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!