Events

The Park District maintains several education animals, 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.  

Do you know what it takes to go from sap to syrup? Come walk the woods with us to find out! In this program for adults and families we’ll meander through the maples and learn the steps in the maple syruping process. A sweet surprise is sure to be in store! Register by Feb. 28. […]

This is the season to enjoy wildflowers, out in the woods and made out of wood! Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to carve a beautiful piece of spring! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 […]

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to welcome conservation specialist, field biologist and naturalist Judy Semroc. Judy has 25+ years of experience offering hands-on exploration-based learning programs. She has co-authored 2 natural history guides, founded the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, serves on the board of the Ohio Biological Survey, the Ohio […]

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Please join us to learn about volunteering at the park.  Two informational sessions will be held to provide an overview of opportunities during the spring and summer months in our Nature Education department, Natural Resources department, and more! Following the overview, we will help new volunteers get set up with our volunteer portal. First-time and […]

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

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 […]

Dr. Doug Tallamy, a well-respected author and professor, presents the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it's so urgent. Dr. Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and urgently inspiring everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where […]