Folk & Bluegrass music.

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape!  Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek.  Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home!  Register by July […]

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape!  Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the playscape and creek.  Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home!  Register by July […]

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 watch (or help!) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Register by July 30.  

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 […]

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 […]

Live exotic animals.

Come join family and friends at your community’s National Night Out! The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District hosts the Shawnee community at Heritage Park and has had a presence around the county, including Bluffton, Allen Co Fairgrounds, Elida and more!  There will be food, activities for the kids and displays from your local Fire and […]

Make no bones about it, spineless critters that creep and crawl are super cool!  Join a Naturalist to discover how animals are classified and explore invertebrate individuals up close. 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 […]

Come out to Cottonwood Trail and help a naturalist look for real-life fairies of the prairie- butterflies and moths! Soaring through the air, leading you down the paths, and sipping delicately from flowers, these incredible insects are a treat to see. Together we will learn about the importance of prairies, how to observe and handle […]

Magician. Family Entertainment

Get ready to experience the sunset on Lima Lake and enjoy all the sounds and sensations of the lake at night. Watch the moon rise and night animals start to come out! Guests must be ages 14+ with an adult and have previous kayak experience. Bug spray and bottled water recommended. A registration fee of […]