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 […]

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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 […]

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.  

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. […]

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.  

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.  

The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a free, fun, and easy event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird populations. Start with a brief presentation on bird ID and then you can relax and observe birds at the feeders from the comfort of the […]

Join a naturalist at the Allen  County Museum to highlight their exhibit, “Curious By Nature,” which displays the works of Charley and Evie Harper. Their art often focuses on nature and Ohio’s nature in a beautiful style. We’ll discuss their subject, the flora and fauna of Ohio, specifically what we can find close to home! […]

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 […]

Come walk off that cabin fever as we explore Kendrick Woods to discover some of the first signs of spring! One of our favorites is the earliest blooming wildflower, skunk cabbage. This “warm-blooded” plant may not smell great, but it offers some hope that winter may finally be loosening its grip! Dress for the weather […]

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. […]

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.