Join Dr. Zuwerink, the biology professor at the University of Northwestern Ohio, as we explore the effects of people on stream life. Dr. Zuwerink (MS/PhD from The OSU) has spent the last 6 years studying Dug Run, a tributary of the Ottawa river that traverses the campus of UNOH with an urban setting on the […]
Let’s talk about the moon!! It’s our closest celestial neighbor and has an impressive impact on our day to day life. Come to the McElroy Environmental Education Center at sunset (8:00 pm) for an introduction and some trivia before going out to view our gorgeous companion of the night sky. Be prepared for a hike. […]
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that […]
Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood […]
Join us for the 14th Annual Dog Day at the Beach. The cost is $3.00 per dog (humans get in free)! Wading will be permitted for the human visitors, only the dogs get to swim! Current proof of dog license & vaccinations (records for Rabies, Distemper, Parvo and all parasites - worms) are required. If […]
Flying jewels and tigers of the sky, these aerial masters are the invertebrate king of the wetlands. Join us as we learn about these insects and the species found here, and then try to find them! See the article for more information. Register by Sept. 7 at 419-221-1232.
Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood […]
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that […]
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that […]
