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.  

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! Register by Feb. 28. […]

This is the season to enjoy wildflowers, out in the woods and made out of wood! Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to carve a beautiful piece of spring! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 […]

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to welcome conservation specialist, field biologist and naturalist Judy Semroc. Judy has 25+ years of experience offering hands-on exploration-based learning programs. She has co-authored 2 natural history guides, founded the first Ohio chapter of the North American Butterfly Association, serves on the board of the Ohio Biological Survey, the Ohio […]

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Please join us to learn about volunteering at the park.  Two informational sessions will be held to provide an overview of opportunities during the spring and summer months in our Nature Education department, Natural Resources department, and more! Following the overview, we will help new volunteers get set up with our volunteer portal. First-time and […]

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Register by Mar. 6.  

Jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is comfortable for you. Dress for the weather and come out […]

Dr. Doug Tallamy, a well-respected author and professor, presents the science-based solution to the biodiversity crisis and explains why it's so urgent. Dr. Tallamy is the co-founder of Homegrown National Park, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and urgently inspiring everyone to address the biodiversity crisis by adding native plants and removing invasive ones where […]

Join a naturalist and the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society to explore some of the 8,000+ acres of wetlands, prairies, and woodlots at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area as we look for waterfowl and much more! We’ll do some walking, but we will mostly be driving between points of interest. Prepare for the weather and pack a lunch/snacks/beverages. […]

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 Certified Natural Mindfulness […]

Join us on the opposite side of the county to jumpstart your joints and spring into fitness with a Johnny Appleseed accountabili-buddy! Join Naturalist Lindsey for a warm-up walk and a few easy laps. All ages and abilities are welcome, whether you consider yourself a seed, a sapling, or cider! Choose a pace that is […]

Come celebrate one of the park’s most charismatic employees- Duke the sulcata tortoise! Duke is an education animal who has worked with many of the citizens of Allen County helping us teach people about reptiles. There will be tortoise trivia, crafts, and even cake! Duke will be roaming around to accept gentle pats on his […]

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! Register by Mar 27.  

Join the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society for our annual Family Fun Night! Come share the experience with friends of all ages. Several games and activities will be sponsored by local environmental groups including the Park District.

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.  

Let’s prepare for the spring arrival of hummingbirds! Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to learn about these beautiful birds and what we can do to help them. Register by April 3.