Events

The Park District maintains several education animals, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed […]

Brendan Shirkey is the Research Coordinator for Winous Point Marsh Conservancy and oversees many research projects involving flora and fauna of the Conservancy. He has been involved in numerous bird […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

Do you know what it takes to go from sap to syrup? Come walk the woods with us to find out! In this program for adults and families we’ll meander […]

This year let’s invite nature to be our Valentine! Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to make nature valentines and go on a heart hunt! When […]

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 […]

Get ready to embark on a nighttime adventure to look for these elusive birds of prey. Dress for cold weather and wear sturdy/mud-resistant footwear. Register for either program by Feb […]

Get ready to embark on a nighttime adventure to look for these elusive birds of prey. Dress for cold weather and wear sturdy/mud-resistant footwear. Register for either program by Feb […]