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PERSEID METEOR SHOWER

Kendrick Woods Metro Park 971 N. Defiance Trail, Spencerville, OH, United States

Members of the Lima Astronomical Society will provide telescopes to help the public watch the annual meteor shower and other celestial objects. Bring bug spray, lawn chairs, ground blanket, and a light jacket for comfort. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues into the morning hours, stay as long as …

KAYAK ADVENTURES

Fort Amanda Park 22800 St. Rt. 198, Wapakoneta, OH, United States

We are starting a boating program with the help of ODNR’s Boating Safety Education Grant! Join a Naturalist as we enjoy the dog days of summer on the beautiful Auglaize River. Birds, trees, fish—nothing is off limits as we explore the natural history of this hidden gem. This program is dependent on the weather and …

CHRIS ROWLANDS

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Talented, singer, songwriter, musician, artist, naturalist, puppeteer and all-around crazy guy, Chris Rowlands will bring his “A” game and friends to entertain us with his songs about the natural world and his life experiences. You don’t want to miss this performance! CD’s and his art will be available for purchase.  

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL BY ASHTON CROOK

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Local budding gospel musician-singer-songwriter, Ashton Crook will perform his own songs and renditions of standard gospel songs in a keyboard driven performance. Join us for a deeply meaningful evening under the summer sky.  

EXPLORE S’MORE

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

Explore beautiful Teddy Bear Park with your family! Interact with others while playing games, hearing stories, or singing songs and end the night with s’mores around a fire. Register by Aug. 28.  

FEEDING DAY

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month!  

SHIFFERLY ROAD BAND

Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Join us at the Ottawa Metro Park Amphitheater for fan favorite Shifferly Road.  An experienced, female-fronted band covering a mix of Modern Country,  Classic Rock, Blues and Pop from Bluffton.

THE BIRDS OF INDIAN LAKE

OSU Lima Campus - Visitor/Student Center 3900 Campus Drive, Lima, OH, United States

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society at a new meeting time, 6:30 p.m., to welcome Troy Shively! Troy is a local bird expert and coordinator of the Christmas Bird Counts of Indian Lake and Grand Lake St. Mary’s. He has extensive knowledge about local birds and will be sharing about his new book featuring birds of …

NATURE PALS: INSECTS ALL AROUND

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

If you look close enough, you will be surprised at the number of insects that can be found.  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn all about insects through stories, songs, and crafts.   Come dressed to be outdoors! Registration is required by Sept. 5.  

NATURE PALS: INSECTS ALL AROUND

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

If you look close enough, you will be surprised at the number of insects that can be found.  Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn all about insects through stories, songs, and crafts.   Come dressed to be outdoors! Registration is required by Sept. 5.

Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District