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Nature Pals: Wild About Wildflowers!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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. […]

Wild Hyacinth Hike

Haver Ridge Metro Park 8335 Bellefontaine Rd, Harrod, Ohio

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 […]

Big Birding Day!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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 […]

Woodcarving: Bird Carving

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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 […]

Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: The Women Who Saved Birds

OSU Lima - Visitor Center 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 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 […]

Parkside Pacers

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 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, […]

Health Through Nature

McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 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 […]

Nature DIY: Best Nests

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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 […]

Parkside Pacers

Heritage Park – West End 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio

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 […]

Pedal The Parks!

Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Join park staff to explore the trails on two wheels! Enjoy an interpretive bike tour and “wheel”-derness ride as we travel along the Rotary Riverwalk and Ottawa River Bikeway through […]

Beginning Archery

Kendrick Woods – Evans Archery Range 1376 N St. Mary's Rd, Spencerville, Ohio

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 […]

Summer Volunteer Overview

Park Office 1682 Slabtown Road, Lima, United States

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 […]