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  • Sat 2
    May 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    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 […]

  • Sun 3
    May 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    An Ocean of Blue Wildflowers

    Haver Ridge Metro Park 8335 Bellefontaine Rd, Harrod, Ohio

    Imagine being in the forest surrounded by beautiful blue wildflowers – what it would look like, smell like, and feel like? You can find out! Experience this hidden gem of […]

  • Mon 4
    May 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Woodcarving: Miniature Christmas Tree

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    With help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers, this is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included! Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and […]

  • Tue 5
    May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Homeschool Hiking Club

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 […]

  • Wed 6
    May 6 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Weekly Walks

    Hermon Woodlands Metro Park 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH

    Enjoy the quiet spring mornings while we get in our steps! After a long winter it is time to enjoy the nice weather again. Join a Naturalist as we walk […]

  • Thu 7
    May 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Beautiful Box Turtles

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a […]

  • Thu 7
    May 7 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Beautiful Box Turtles

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a […]

  • Fri 8
    May 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Beautiful Box Turtles

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a […]

  • Fri 8
    May 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Beautiful Box Turtles

    What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a […]

  • Wed 13
    May 13 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Weekly Walks

    Hermon Woodlands Metro Park 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH

    Enjoy the quiet spring mornings while we get in our steps! After a long winter it is time to enjoy the nice weather again. Join a Naturalist as we walk […]

  • Wed 13
    May 13 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Homeschool Field Trip: Givin’ A Livin”

    McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

    Join us for our interdisciplinary nature-based program focused on the characteristics of living things!  Children ages 4 to 6 and their families will learn from Nature Education staff and curriculum-based […]

  • Wed 13
    May 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Homeschool Field Trip: Givin’ A Livin’

    McLean Teddy Bear Park 2004 N. Dixie Hwy., Lima, OH, United States

    Join us for our interdisciplinary nature-based program focused on the characteristics of living things!  Children ages 4 to 6 and their families will learn from Nature Education staff and curriculum-based […]

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