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  • January 2025

  • Thu 30
    January 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Feeding Day

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 all our animals.  

  • February 2025

  • Tue 4
    February 4, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tri-Moraine Audubon Society: Shorebirds & More

    OSU Lima - Visitor Center 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804, United States

    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 surveys on Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie and assists with monitoring shore bird populations. Brendan will share with us what is going on with […]

  • Thu 6
    February 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Thu 6
    February 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Fri 7
    February 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Fri 7
    February 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Sat 8
    February 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Sat 8
    February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Sugar Bush Stroll

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

    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 through the maples and learn the steps in the maple syruping process. A sweet surprise is sure to be in store! Registration is required. This […]

  • Sat 8
    February 8, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: We Love Nature!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 comes to nature there is so much to love. Register by Feb. 4.  

  • Mon 10
    February 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Jogging With Johnny

    Ottawa Metro Park 2632 Ada Road, Lima, OH, 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. […]

  • Tue 11
    February 11, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Owl Prowl

    Kendrick Woods 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, United States

    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 10.  

  • Wed 12
    February 12, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    Owl Prowl

    Kendrick Woods 971 N Defiance Trl, Spencerville, United States

    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 10.  

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