Events

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out […]

Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to enjoy a project while utilizing plants that need to be removed from the parks! Invasive plants (and animals) are non-native organisms that cause damage to local natural systems. Let’s put them to good use – cut them up! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill […]

The simple, yet vitally important job of moving pollen from one flower to another to grow the next generation of flowering plants is done by the best of the best. Join a naturalist to learn about pollinators - the birds and bugs that help sustain the world. We’ll discuss why and how they do their […]

Our native herptiles—those awesome amphibians and remarkable reptiles—are something to be celebrated! Let’s get the party started as children ages 5 and up learn the unique adaptations and behaviors that make these critters so cool! Activities will be differentiated for a variety of ages, with a focus on ages 5 – 10. Registration is required […]

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 Certified Natural Mindfulness […]

Join us on the opposite side of the county to jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is […]

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! Register by April 24.

Join the naturalists for an Earth Day Adventure in some of our favorite parks! Walk through the wildflowers and soak up the sunshine as we experience springtime on the trails. Choose to explore Kendrick Woods, Heritage Park, Haver Ridge, or McLean Teddy Bear Park. Register by April 25.  

Join the naturalists for an Earth Day Adventure in some of our favorite parks! Walk through the wildflowers and soak up the sunshine as we experience springtime on the trails. Choose to explore Kendrick Woods, Heritage Park, Haver Ridge, or McLean Teddy Bear Park. Register by April 25.  

Join the naturalists for an Earth Day Adventure in some of our favorite parks! Walk through the wildflowers and soak up the sunshine as we experience springtime on the trails. Choose to explore Kendrick Woods, Heritage Park, Haver Ridge, or McLean Teddy Bear Park. Register by April 25.  

Join the naturalists for an Earth Day Adventure in some of our favorite parks! Walk through the wildflowers and soak up the sunshine as we experience springtime on the trails. Choose to explore Kendrick Woods, Heritage Park, Haver Ridge, or McLean Teddy Bear Park. Register by April 25.