2 DAY CAMP - THURS., AUG. 1 & FRI., AUG. 2 Youth, ages 10 - 14 years old, are invited to learn to kayak! With the support of the ODNR Boating Safety Education Grant, we’ll learn safe boating practices and do some kayaking. Please bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and sunscreen. Dress to be …

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Cover Band for 70-90’s music.

Come join family and friends at your community’s National Night Out! The Park hosts the Shawnee community at Heritage Park and has had a presence around the county, including Bluffton, Allen Co Fairgrounds, Elida and more! There will be food, activities for the kids and displays from your local First Responders.

Although modern technologies are making our life easier, more and more people are experiencing a sense of unease and anxiety. New scientific research is concluding our disconnect from nature may be the cause. Scientists are finding that a connection to the natural world is crucial for our health and well-being. Join a naturalist on the …

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Put your pedals through their spin cycle and join park staff to explore the trails on two wheels! Enjoy an interpretive bike tour and “wheel”-derness ride as we leisurely travel along the Miami and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Total distance traveled will be 10 – 12 miles. Dress for the weather and bring a water …

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Calling all reptile wranglers! Come out to learn the critter characteristics that make our resident reptiles at the park district unique. Try your hand at some turtle trivia, make a critter craft, and discover why snakes are scent-sational! Children aged 6–10 can be registered as participants and accompanied by their parent or guardian. Register by …

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The Lima Astronomical Society will provide telescopes to watch the annual meteor shower and view other celestial objects in one of the darkest places in our county! Bring bug spray, lawn chairs/ground blanket, and a light jacket. This event is dependent on weather and cloud cover and often continues late into the night, stay as …

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Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with your Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy, Naturalist Lindsey! Join us 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 …

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Every second Monday from May to September a Naturalist will set up the equipment to sample what moths are on the wing in the Teddy Bear Park Forest behind the MEEC. Each month should bring a suite of new moths as different species emerge at different times of the year. This event starts at sunset …

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Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …

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Participants age 9 through adult can sign up for one session from 6 to 7 pm or from 7 pm to 8 pm. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Participants in …

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Bug Genius!

Turn up the heat on your fitness routine and enjoy some fun in the sun with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join a Naturalist for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose …

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Come play with us at the Herman Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by June …

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Come play with us at the Herman Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch and extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! Register by August …

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Summer's end is around the bend just flying” – John Prine. Enjoy the tail end of our summer season with a stroll through beautiful Fort Amanda Park. We’ll admire the oaks, visit the Auglaize River, stop to see the Monument, and take the wooded trail. Dress for the weather and ground conditions, be prepared for …

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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!

Cover Band for 70-2000’s music