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HOUND HIKE

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

In celebration of National Walk Your Dog week, bring your four-legged friend to enjoy a stroll through the park. Dogs must be leashed, up to date on shots and friendly to other dogs. Arrive anytime between 2-4 pm, check in at the BEETLE for a prize and trail map then, walk the trails at your …

TAKE A CHILD OUTSIDE!

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Take a Child Outside is a national movement designed to help children develop a better understanding and appreciation of the environment in which they live and a burgeoning Enthusiasm for its exploration. Going outside connects children to the natural world, helps kids focus in school and reduces the changes of obesity, hyperactivity and depression. Join …

FAIRY HOUSES

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Construction workers of all ages are welcome to Hermon Woodlands Naturescape to help construct a fairy village! You will be “hired” to plan, design and build a fairy house in our construction zone. Natural materials and decorations will be available for purchase at our “Fairy Home Depot.” Choose a customer based on fairy profiles and …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon 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. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon 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. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

CAMPFIRE SING-ALONG

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Creeks babble, fires crackle, bees buzz, crickets chirp and we sing! Or we try anyway. Break out your singing voice, or your listening ears, and join a naturalist for an evening of nature songs, some familiar, some new to learn. We’ll sit around a campfire, enjoy some s’mores and sing (or listen, if that’s your …

Recurring

EXPLORERS: LAND STEWARDSHIP (AGES 10-14)

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come and learn about connections in the natural world and being good stewards of the earth. The games and activities will test your powers of observation, teach you about food webs, allow you to explore and evaluate an aquatic habitat. Wear sturdy close-toed shoes and clothes that you can get dirty or wet in. Bring …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon 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. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon 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. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

Recurring

EXPLORERS: SURVIVAL SKILLS (AGES 10-14)

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

You’re lost. Stranded on your own. And, oh no, your phone is dead!! Will you survive? Learn how to assess the situation, start a fire, build a shelter, signal for rescue and other skills needed to survive in the wild. Be prepared for the weather and dress to survive in the woods, including wearing closed …

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