Events

Fun for the whole family with the Bug Genius! Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Rock, pop and country music - 70's to current. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Let’s kayak together on the Auglaize River to appreciate nature on the water. From majestic blue herons to adorable turtles, you never know what you might find when you get outside in a kayak! Each kayak holds a maximum of one person per boat. This experience is designed for guests ages 13 and older; participants […]

Magician. Fun for the whole family entertainment! Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

String Trio music. Part of the Summer Amphitheater Series. Free Event!

Come play with us at the Imaginature Playscape! Join Nature Education staff for a mini program at the West Shelter, then spend the remaining time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and clothes for the ride home.              […]

Come play with us at the Imaginature Playscape! Join Nature Education staff for a mini program at the West Shelter, then spend the remaining time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and clothes for the ride home.              […]

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. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

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. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique while developing consistency and accuracy in their shot. All materials will be provided by the park district; […]

Across time, people all over the world have utilized the moon to track the seasons. Giving each full moon a special name was one way to honor nature’s signs and traditions. Experience the outdoors under the light of the full moon and learn about the names and folklore associated with July’s full moon. Registration required […]

Enjoy the warm, sunny mornings of summer while we get our steps in! Join a Naturalist as we walk the paths of Ottawa Metro Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals, while also enjoying nature. Dress for the weather, rain or shine! Registration required by July 29.

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 (or help!) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Registration required by July 28.