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    • Kendrick Woods
    • Kendrick Woods – Cottonwood Trail Access
    • Kendrick Woods – Evans Archery Range
    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
    • Lauer Historical Farm
    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
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  • November 2025

  • Thu 6
    November 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Wed 12
    November 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Nature Crafting: Natural Ornaments

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Use natural materials to help a naturalist make prairie-themed ornaments for the JAMPD tree featured at the Delphos Canal Commission’s Christmas Tree Festival. Our theme: Merry Prairie Christmas! Register by Nov. 10.  

  • Sat 22
    November 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths

    Spend a “crafter-noon” at the McElroy Environmental Education Center 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 […]

  • December 2025

  • Wed 3
    December 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Weekly Walks

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

    Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while […]

  • Wed 3
    December 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

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

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 53rd annual Christmas Tree Festival held at the Allen County Museum, a free holiday tradition in Lima! Enjoy the holiday-themed entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800s log home right next door, and don’t forget to […]

  • Thu 4
    December 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Winter In The Woods

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    There is a chill in the air! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to find out who is out and about and who is snoozing the winter away. Bundle up for some winter exploration! Register by Dec. 2.  

  • Thu 4
    December 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 53rd annual Christmas Tree Festival held at the Allen County Museum, a free holiday tradition in Lima! Enjoy the holiday-themed entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800s log home right next door, and don’t forget to […]

  • Thu 4
    December 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Winter In The Woods

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    There is a chill in the air! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to find out who is out and about and who is snoozing the winter away. Bundle up for some winter exploration! Register by Dec. 2.  

  • Fri 5
    December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Winter In The Woods

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    There is a chill in the air! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to find out who is out and about and who is snoozing the winter away. Bundle up for some winter exploration! Register by Dec. 2.  

  • Fri 5
    December 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

    Christmas Tree Festival

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

    Visit the Park District Tree at the 53rd annual Christmas Tree Festival held at the Allen County Museum, a free holiday tradition in Lima! Enjoy the holiday-themed entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800s log home right next door, and don’t forget to […]

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