Nature Crafting: Natural Ornaments
2025-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Use natural materials to help a naturalist make prairie-themed ornaments for the JAMPD tree featured at the Delphos Canal Commission’s Christmas Tree Festival. Our theme: Merry Prairie Christmas! Register by Nov. 10.

Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | OH
Spend a “crafter-noon” at the McElroy Environmental Education Center making wreaths from natural materials! Learn how to wrap a grapevine wreath and spend some time decorating it with objects found in nature. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Some pre-wrapped wreaths will be available for younger participants. Feel free to bring along any bobs and bits to help decorate your wreath and to share with others! Register by Nov. 21.

Weekly Walks
2025-12-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages are welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather—rain, snow, or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by Dec. 2.

Christmas Tree Festival
2025-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Allen County Museum, 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio, 45801, United States
Visit the Park District Tree at the 53rd annual Christmas Tree Festival held at the Allen County Museum, a free holiday tradition in Lima! Enjoy the holiday-themed entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800s log home right next door, and don’t forget to visit Evergreen, the Talking Tree!

Nature Pals: Winter In The Woods
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
There is a chill in the air! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to find out who is out and about and who is snoozing the winter away. Bundle up for some winter exploration! Register by Dec. 2.

Christmas Tree Festival
2025-12-04 10:00 - 17:00 | OH

Weekly Walks
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages are welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather—rain, snow, or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by December 9.

A Visit With Santa!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Lauer Historical Farm, 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio, 45801
Tis the Season! Santa and Company invite you to visit the Lauer House for the holidays! Have your Christmas list ready and bring your camera for a photo opportunity. Register by Dec. 12.

Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Spend a “crafter-noon” making wreaths from natural materials! Learn how to wrap a grapevine wreath and spend some time decorating it with objects found in nature. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Some pre-wrapped wreaths will be available for younger participants. Feel free to bring along any bobs and bits to help decorate your wreath and to share with others! Register by Dec. 12.

Geminid Meteor Shower
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Deep Cut Historical Park, 22900 SR 66, Spencerville, Ohio, 45887
Boasting up to 120 “shooting stars” per hour, this is one of the northern hemisphere’s best meteor showers of the year! We’ll begin by listening to a presentation by the Lima Astronomical Society, then watch for meteors and view other celestial objects through telescopes! We will use the heated Roebuck Shelter to warm up as necessary, but please dress for the weather. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover; check the Lima Astronomical Society website for cancellation prior to the event. Register by Dec. 12.

Weekly Walks
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages are welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather—rain, snow, or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by Dec. 16.

Kids Krafts
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Does your child love crafting? We love it too! Bring your young crafter every third Saturday to our McElroy Environmental Education Center for an hour of nature craft time. Registration is limited to ages 7 and up. General crafting supplies for the activity will be provided, but if you have any special crafting items you like to use feel free to bring them along! Register by Dec. 19.

Nature Bingo!
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Explore the natural world and hone your observation skills at the same time! On this hike, you will work as a team with others or competitively on your own to see if you can get a bingo by the end of the trail! This is a program for people of all ages to enjoy together. Dress for the weather and prepare for winter trail conditions. Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by Dec 19.

Howl@The Moon: Wolf Moon
2026-01-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Kendrick Woods, 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, 45887, United States
Across time, people all over the world have utilized the moon to track the seasons. Giving each full moon a special name was one way to honor nature’s signs and traditions. Experience the outdoors under the light of the full moon and learn about the names and folklore associated with January’s full moon. Dress for the weather and prepare for winter trail conditions. Meet at the Hickory Shelter. Register by Jan. 1.

Homeschool Hiking Club
2026-01-06 10:00 - 12:00 | McLean Teddy Bear Park, 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, 45801, United States
Come hit the trail with us and discover the wonders of nature! Homeschool Hiking Club invites families with children ages 6 – 10 on a monthly hike to connect with nature, engage with their community, and explore the forest ecosystem in each season. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Hornung Shelter. Register by Jan. 5.

Weekly Walks
2026-01-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages are welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather—rain, snow, or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by January 6.

Nature Pals: Bobcat Bonanza
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-09 13:00 - 14:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come celebrate Ohio’s only native wildcat: the bobcat! There will be games, crafts, a story and a hike. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Jan 6.

Winter "Wander"land
2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:30 | Hermon Woodlands Metro Park, 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, 45807
Winter is the perfect time to wander the trails and reflect on the serenity of the season. As woodland critters rest and recharge, we’ll slow down to experience nature at their pace. This interpretive hike for adults and families will be approximately 1 mile in length on easy to moderate terrain. Dress for the weather and prepare for winter trail conditions. Register by Jan. 9.

Weekly Walks
2026-01-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Sometimes it is hard to find a reason to go outside in the winter months, but together we can get rid of that cabin fever! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Heritage Park. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages are welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather—rain, snow, or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter. Register by Jan. 13.

Nature 101: Birds in Winter
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Birds never need a bird feeder more than they do in the winter months! Join us at the McElroy Environmental Education Center to talk all things bird feeders in the winter. This one hour presentation is intended for an adult audience, but children are welcome to join as well. Register by Jan. 13.
