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 […]

Watch for meteors with the Lima Astronomical Society and view other celestial objects through telescopes! Bring bug spray, lawn chairs / ground blanket, and a light jacket for comfort. Attendees are welcome to bring their own telescope! This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues late into the night, stay as […]

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and walk for wellness! Join a  Naturalist as we walk a few laps or set your pace to achieve your fitness goals.  All ages & abilities are welcome.  Dress for the weather & come out rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter. Register by Aug. 8. […]

Put your pedals through their spin cycle and 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/Ottawa River Bikeway through Heritage Park to the Collett Street Recreation Area and back again. Round trip will be around 8 miles. Dress […]

Although modern technologies are making our life easier, more and more people are experiencing a sense of unease and anxiety.  New scientific research concludes our disconnect from nature may be the cause.  Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being.  Join a Certified Natural Mindfulness Guide […]

Cover band for the 1960's to early 1980's. Soft/yacht rock style music.

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and walk for wellness! Join a  Naturalist as we walk a few laps or set your pace to achieve your fitness goals.  All ages & abilities are welcome.  Dress for the weather & come out rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter. Register by Aug. 21. […]