Nature Pals: Hello Hummingbirds!
2025-04-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
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.

Jogging With Johnny
2025-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
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 rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter to sign in. Register by April 6.

Woodcarving: Whittling With Invasives
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
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 levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Register by April 5.

The Power of Pollinators
2025-04-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Lima Public Library, 650 W Market St, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
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 work, the different pollinators that live in our area, and how you can make them part of the nature in your yard. Register by April 8.

Homeschool Series: Herp, Herp, Hooray!
2025-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
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 for all participating children; parents or guardians should accompany registered participants. Register by April 9.

Health Through Nature
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 45801, United States
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 Guide on the third Thursday evening of each month this spring to reap the health benefits of being in nature. Register by April 16.

Parkside Pacers
2025-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
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 comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign in. Register by April 20.

Feeding Day
2025-04-24 16:00 - 18:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
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.

Earth Day Adventure
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Kendrick Woods, 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, 45887, United States
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.

Earth Day Adventure
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806

Earth Day Adventure
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Haver Ridge Metro Park, 8335 Bellefontaine Rd, Harrod, Ohio, 45850

Earth Day Adventure
2025-04-26 10:00 - 12:00 | McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 45801, United States

Beginning Archery
2025-04-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Allen County Farm Park, 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio, 45801
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 and appreciate the role of archery in wildlife management. Certified archery instructors will lead participants in proper shooting technique and highlight important safety considerations. All materials will be provided by the park district; participants must use the equipment provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and secure long hair. Please register for only one evening session. Register by April 29.

Nature Pals: Wild About Wildflowers!
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 13:00 - 14:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to learn more about the fresh green plants popping up all around us this season! Registration required by May 1.

Nature Pals: Wild About Wildflowers
2025-05-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801

Nature Pals" Wild About Wildflowers!
2025-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801

Wild Hyacinth Hike
2025-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Haver Ridge Metro Park, 8335 Bellefontaine Rd, Harrod, Ohio, 45850
Imagine being in the forest surrounded by beautiful blue wildflowers- what would it look like, smell like, feel like? You can find out! Experience this hidden gem of Allen County as we hike to find the wild hyacinth grove of Haver Ridge. Wear sturdy/mud-resistant footwear. Register by May 2.

Big Birding Day!
2025-05-05 06:30 - 17:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Join a naturalist as we partner with the Tri Moraine Audubon Society to visit some of the hottest birding locations in the world! This is peak migration for songbirds, and our birding trip will start with the boardwalk at Magee Marsh and potentially include the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge driving tour, Howard Marsh, and more! A carpool with park vans will depart at 6:30 a.m. from the MEEC (2355 Ada Rd). Feel free to stay as long as you like, some participants will stay into the evening. Appropriate clothing/footwear, binoculars, sun protection, lunch/snacks/beverages, and field guides are recommended. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be provided. Experienced and beginning birders are welcome! Be sure to register early for a seat in the van. Register by May 4.

Woodcarving: Bird Carving
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to create a beautiful bird carving! This project can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Register by May 3.

Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: The Women Who Saved Birds
2025-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | OSU Lima – Visitor Center, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804, 45804, United States
Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to welcome Rebecca Rose, Conservation Liaison for Ohio Wildlife Center. Rebecca joined the Ohio Wildlife Center after serving previously as environmental education specialist and field conservation manager for the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. She is on the board for the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance, Friends of Bonobos, and the Center for Conservation Peacebuilding in Washington, D.C. Come learn about the Ohio Wildlife Center, how others have helped animals, and how you might play a bigger role in conservation of species on earth.

Parkside Pacers
2025-05-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
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 rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter to sign in. Register by Mar. 9.

Health Through Nature
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 45801, United States
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 Guide on the third Thursday evening of each month this spring to reap the health benefits of being in nature. Register by Mar. 19.

Nature DIY: Best Nests
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Let’s give our feathered friends a helping hand this spring! We’ll learn how birds build and use nests during a brief presentation, then craft handmade nesting balls for our backyard birds. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Register by May 16.
