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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Jeremy Dominguez, the Birding Outreach Coordinator and Ornithologist for the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium will bring a flying start to the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society season. His program will delve into how the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium participates in worldwide bird conservation. Register by Sept. 3. Location of Program: Visitor Center at OSU Lima; 4240 Campus […]
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th 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 […]
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.
Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness 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 […]
Every second Monday from May to September naturalist Marie 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. Event starts at sunset each […]
There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th 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 […]
Get “bark to basics” while learning more about the unique plants we call trees. In this program for elementary-aged children and their families you’ll explore a variety of interactive STEAM stations and “grow” your knowledge of trees! Children ages 7–10 can be registered as participants and accompanied by their parent or guardian. Register by Sept. […]
Join observers around the world to observe our moon! Members of the Lima Astronomical Society will present a program on the Moon, a naturalist from the Park will have family-friendly activities, astronomy handouts will be available, and telescopes will be set up for observing the Moon and other astronomical objects. This event is weather and […]
Come and connect with nature as we collaborate with an accredited certified natural mindfulness guide.” Aside from serene peace, this program can also offer stress and anxiety reduction, blood pressure reduction and a boost in concentration and memory. Register by Sept. 12.
Come and connect with nature as we collaborate with an accredited certified natural mindfulness guide.” Aside from serene peace, this program can also offer stress and anxiety reduction, blood pressure reduction and a boost in concentration and memory. Register by Sept. 12.
There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th 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 […]
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 travel along the Rotary Riverwalk and Ottawa River Bikeway through Lauer Historical Farm to Schoonover Park and back again. Total distance traveled will be around 7 miles. […]
Experience autumn in the parks and “fall” into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few laps around Heritage Park. All ages and abilities are welcome in their fitness journey. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Meet at the Veterans Shelter to sign […]
There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th 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 […]
Get ready to rock-n-roll! Nature Pals’ traditional in-person format is postponed this month as we gear up for the Apple Festival. Nature Pals and their families are invited to come to Apple Fest for fall festivities, as well as register online to pick up a Nature Pals take-home kit. The Nature Pals: Rock Star! Pick-Up […]
Do you love nature? Do you own a camera? Then this class is for you! Join professional wildlife photographer Jamie Cunningham of Sabrewing Nature Tours for tips and tricks to capturing great images, no matter what type of camera you are using! This class covers the basics from do's and don'ts, when is the best […]
There is nothing quite like a brisk walk and a breath of fresh air on a crisp autumn morning! Please join us for our 18th 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 […]
***************FREE ADMISSION*************** ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 1 PM Chris Rowlands Talented, singer, songwriter, musician, artist, naturalist, puppeteer and all-around fun loving, Chris Rowlands will bring his “A” game and friends to entertain us with his songs about the natural world and his life experiences. You don’t want to miss this performance! 3:30 PM Spittin Image Identical […]
***************FREE ADMISSION*************** ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 1 PM FJ Boerog Turning melodies into memories. Local, seasoned musicians, led by Jim Boedecker, will be playing the classics from the 70’s. Any “Boomer” will immediately remember the words to all their favorite songs, Join us for a rockin’ good time! 3:30 PM Shifferly Road Female fronted cover band […]
