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Spend a “crafter-noon” at the McElroy Environmental Education Center making holiday items from natural materials! A sampling of projects will be available to choose from including grapevine wreaths, jingle bell jewelry, and nature ornaments. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to arrive any time during the posted hours. All ages and skill …
When winter comes it brings colder temperatures and even ice and snow! Many animals make annual migrations to warmer places, but what about the animals that stay behind? Learn about the extreme adaptations that our local, non-migratory animals are using right now in order to survive winter’s most challenging conditions! This program is open to …
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Make your fitness a priority this winter with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps around Evans Arboretum. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. …
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Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a hike in the Park Districts first park! Marking the start of winter, the winter solstice means longer days ahead as our part of the earth tilts back toward the warmth of the sun. We’ll meet near the parking lot and take a trail that overlooks the …
Join us to showcase where you have been and what you have seen in nature during the past couple of years! Did you see animals? Plants? Where have you been and what wonders of the natural world did you see?
There’s nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan 2.
There’s nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan 2.
There’s nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan 2.
There’s nothing more fun than playing out in the snow during the winter! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion will enjoy activities focusing on snow and snowflakes. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods that will, hopefully, include a walk through the snow. Register by Jan 2.
Unwind, recharge, or maybe get a head start on your resolutions as you begin the year on the right foot. Join a naturalist for a brisk hike in the peace and quiet of Allen County’s woodland gem, Kendrick Woods. Hot chocolate and tea will be provided. Register by Jan 5.
