Programs & Events

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 […]

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 […]

Can you dig it? We bet you can! In this program for elementary-aged children and their families, you’ll discover the nature of rocks and minerals and explore how these cool […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Turn in your photos for our 47th annual Nature Photography Contest! Follow us on Facebook and Flickr to view the results. Winners will be displayed at ArtSpace Lima and then […]

The Park District maintains several education animals, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help feed all our animals. Register by […]

Scientists are discovering dozens of animals that glow under ultraviolet light, from flying squirrels to millipedes! Join us on this naturalist-led hike as we discover the glowing plants and animals […]

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 […]

Carve a friendly snowman with help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers. This project is for all skill levels, beginners included. Program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up […]

Dave McPheron collects and grows plants that are native to Ohio. Star Farms, located south of Kenton provides native plants that are excellent for humans and birds. Dave will share […]