Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District

Bird Monitoring - Diversity & Population Census Hikes
2018-05-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-04-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-04-05 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-03-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-02-22 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-02-08 08:00 - 10:00, 2018-01-25 08:00 - 10:00 UTC and 11 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.

Bird Monitoring - Diversity & Population Census Hikes
2017-11-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Rotary Riverwalk/Ottawa River Bikeway

Walking Thru Autumn
2017-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | RKAShelter
Please join us for the 11th consecutive year of the popular Walking Thru Autumn series. Each week, 50-70 participants meet for camaraderie and to explore some of the 27 miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2017 Metro Parks hiking stick medallion. Hand-made wood hiking sticks will be available for purchase for $10. All participants are required to pre-register by calling 419-221-1232.
All hikes start at 9:00 a.m., will last approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours and will be on easy to moderate terrain. September 9th marks the first hike; however, participants may register as late as September 23 for the final 6 hikes. After this date, walk-ins are welcome but will not be eligible for the hiking stick medallion.
Come enjoy the amazing beauty of fall as you explore your Metro Parks.

Walking Thru Autumn
2017-10-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Robert K. Antibus Trail

Bird Monitoring - Diversity & Population Census Hikes
2017-10-19 08:30 - 10:30, 2017-09-21 07:30 - 21:30 | Robert K. Antibus Trail

Walking Thru Autumn
2017-10-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Ottawa Metro Park

Walking Thru Autumn
2017-10-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2017-09-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Rotary Riverwalk/Ottawa River Bikeway

Walking Thru Autumn
2017-09-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Veterans Freedom Flag Monument

Nature 101: Dragonflies
2017-09-09 13:30 - 15:30 | Ottawa Metro Park
Flying jewels and tigers of the sky, these aerial masters are the invertebrate king of the wetlands. Join us as we learn about these insects and the species found here, and then try to find them! See the article for more information. Register by Sept. 7 at 419-221-1232.
