Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Bird Monitoring - Diversity & Population Census Hikes
2023-05-11 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-04-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-04-13 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-30 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-02 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-02-16 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-02-02 08:00 - 10:00 UTC and 19 more dates | Ottawa Metro Park
A multitude of birds fly through this area during the spring & fall and many more are resident for some portion of the year. Join a Park Naturalist on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month and lend a watchful eye to help create a list of all the different types of birds that migrate through and stay in Allen County. All skill levels are welcome; it’s a great way to learn about birds or become a better birder. Participants will count all observable birds. Hiking distances and times will vary. Please be prepared for weather, ground conditions, and at least 1½ – 2½ hours on the trails. Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult.

Nature Pals: Spring Scavenger Hunt
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as we celebrate the season of spring. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to participate in a spring scavenger hunt. Dress appropriately to be outdoors. Register by May 2.

Homeschool Enrichment Class - Survival Skills
2023-04-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Nature equips us with the necessities to survive, it’s up to us to learn how to use them. Discover new ways of making a fire, building a shelter and using resources. All materials provided. Be prepared for the weather. Children must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Register by April 13.

Nature Pals: Terrific Turtles
2023-04-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to meet the park district’s resident live turtles. Weather permitting, we will also hike through the woods. Please dress appropriately. Register by Apr. 4.
