With as much hiking we’re doing this fall, now’s a good time join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to try your hand at carving a small hiking boot! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included.  Program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be …

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Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon to welcome John “Jay” Mager, Professor of Biological Sciences at Ohio Northern University. His research interests and education focus on the behavioral ecology of birds. Specifically, his current research focuses on the Common Loon “Gavia immer”. Jay will share findings from his recent research into the biology and social behavior of …

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Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods.  Registration is required by Oct. 3.  

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods.  Registration is required by Oct. 3.  

Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

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Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

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Learn how to make a market basket this fall with Chris Baker.  Class size is limited.  Cost for the workshop is $40  Register by Oct. 11.  

Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.  Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 - 10 AM TO 5 PM …

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Join us as we travel back in time to 1944 at the Lauer Historical Farm to experience World War II.  Interact with 150-200 living history re-enactors and watch as the Allied Forces battle the oppositional Axis Powers.  This is the largest WWII re-enactment in Northwest Ohio. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 - 10 AM TO 5 PM …

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Now is the time to do some great bird watching – the birds come to you! Join us for an indoor presentation to learn about resident birds that stick around all winter and how to attract them to your yard. Stick around and learn about a citizen science monitoring program that you can participate in! …

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Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

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Join observers around the world on this specific day to take a close look at our very own Moon.  Members of the Lima Astronomical Society will present a program on the Moon, astronomy handouts will be available in the shelter house, and telescopes will be set up for observing the Moon and other astronomical objects.  …

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Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

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Enjoy a Saturday evening with Park Rangers and friendly creatures of the night-time forest! Our Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District Rangers will be on hand to meet and greet you and then escort you through the forest to meet our Wildlife In Legendary Disguise (costumed nocturnal animals)! The short walk will include take-home treats for …

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Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about squirrels, who are quite busy this time of year preparing for winter!  Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration is required by Oct. 31.

Nature journaling is a great way to be present in nature, appreciate and record it. Using works, pictures, and numbers, nature journaling offers an opportunity to try to capture a moment and recall observations that may otherwise be forgotten. And the great thing is, it’s for everyone! We’ll join the Lima Public Library to offer …

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