Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Nature Pals: Pioneer Life
2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Allen County Farm Park, 1582 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio, 45801
Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to travel back in time to see what life was like in rural Ohio during the mid-1800s! Children will have fun helping with chores at the cabin and playing pioneer games. Note: This program is held at the Allen County Farm Park! Register by Nov. 5.

Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths
2024-11-16 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 Nov. 15.

Jogging With Johnny
2024-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Heritage Park – West End, 2092 Reed Rd, Lima, Ohio, 45806
Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign in. Register by Nov. 17.

Allen County Natural History
2024-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Lima Public Library, 650 W Market St, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
Allen County has been named on a map for around 200 years, but nature here has been doing its thing for much longer than that! The story of natural history in this area is tremendous and diverse. Join a naturalist for an overview of the history of our area from a natural perspective. We are partnering with the Library, who will have a selection of books on this topic available for your further learning! Register by Nov. 17.

Late Fall Hike
2024-11-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Motter Metro Park, 10740 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Road, Bluffton, Ohio, 45817
Explore the prairie in late fall at beautiful Motter Metro Park. We’ll inspect habitat restoration work and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in late autumn. Dress for the weather. Register by Nov. 21.

Winter Wellness Club: Jogging With Johnny
2024-12-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
It’s “snow” much fun to get fit with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter to sign in. Register by Dec. 1.

Tri-Moraine: Birds, Beaks & Adaptation
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:00 | OSU Lima – Visitor Center, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804, 45804, United States
Why does a bird have the type of beak that it does? Are some beaks “general-purpose” while others very specific? As our climate changes, what might that mean for birds and their adaptations for eating. Join Jennifer Elsworth of Metroparks Toledo for a discussion about birds.

Christmas Tree Festival
2024-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Allen County Museum, 620 W Market, Lima, Ohio, 45801, United States
Visit the Park District Tree at the 52nd annual Christmas Tree Festival, a (free) holiday tradition in Lima. Enjoy the entertainment and Christmas trees decorated by area organizations while in the museum, visit the MacDonnell House and the 1800’s log home and don’t forget to visit Evergreen the Talking Tree!

Nature Pals: Winter Birds
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.
***PLEASE NOTE: PROGRAM IS AT 10 AM. ***
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Nature Pals: Winter Birds
2024-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.
****Please note the time in the newsletter is not correct****

Nature Pals: Winter Birds
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.

Geminid Meteor Shower
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Deep Cut Historical Park, 22900 SR 66, Spencerville, Ohio, 45887
Boasting up to 120 “falling stars” an hour, this is one of the northern hemisphere’s best meteor showers! The Lima Astronomical Society will provide telescopes to watch this fantastic event & view other celestial objects. We will utilize the heated shelter house to warm up as necessary, but please dress for the weather. If viewing conditions are unfavorable, LAS will present indoors. Register by Dec. 13.

Nature DIY: Ravishing Wreaths
2024-12-14 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 decorate it with objects found in nature. For all ages and skill levels, some prewrapped wreaths will be available for younger participants. Feel free to bring any bobs & bits to help decorate your wreath and to share with others! Register by Dec. 13.

Christmas Open House
2024-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Lauer Historical Farm, 800 Roush Rd., Lima, Ohio, 45801
Tis the Season! Santa and Company invite you to visit Lauer House for the holidays! Have your Christmas list ready for the jolly one himself! Families will have the opportunity to meet Santa, take pictures, and receive a Christmas cookie! Register by Dec. 11.

Christmas Open House
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801

Jogging With Johnny
2024-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 45801, United States
It’s “snow” much fun to get fit with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Ottawa Metro Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Wyandot Shelter to sign in. Register by Dec. 15.

Solstice Scavenger Hunt
2024-12-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Lippincott Bird Sanctuary, 3093 Bellefontaine Rd., Lima, Ohio
Let’s celebrate the first day of winter by finding & appreciating the wintery sights around us! Dress for the weather. Register by Dec. 19.

Nature Pals: Tricky Tracks
2025-01-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-01-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-01-03 10:00 - 11:00 | McElroy Environmental Education Center, 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH, 45801
Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to explore the world of winter animals and the tracks they often leave behind. Register by Dec. 31.
