What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration required by May 7.
What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration required by May 6.
What are box turtles, and what makes them special? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn about these terrific turtles! Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration required by May 6.
Come hit the trail with us and discover the wonders of nature! Homeschool Hiking Club invites families with children ages 6 – 10 on a monthly hike to connect with nature, engage with their community, and explore the forest ecosystem in each season. Dress for the weather and come out rain or shine! Register by […]
With help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers, this is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included! Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by May 3.
Let’s give our feathered friends a helping hand this spring! We’ll learn how birds build and use nests during a brief presentation, then craft handmade nesting balls for our backyard birds. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Register by May 1.
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 watch (or help!) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Register by April 29.
When you hear the word migration what type of animal do you first think of? Most of us would say birds, but did you know some bats are also migrating back to Ohio in the spring? Join us at the McElroy Environmental Education Center for a one-hour presentation about the basics of bats and why […]
Calling all bird nerds! Bring your smartphones and play some Kahoot! with us for some fun bird trivia. Each person will need their own device and will need to either access the Kahoot! website or have the app downloaded before the program. There will be multiple different sessions that include various bird topics during our […]
Does your child love crafting? We love it too! Bring your crafter to our McElroy Environmental Education Center for one hour of creative nature craft time. General crafting supplies for the activity will be provided, but if you have any special crafting items you like to use feel free to bring them along. Registration is […]
With help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers, this is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included! Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register by April 5.
The Frog and Toad series, both written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel, has captured the hearts of generations with its themes of friendship and patience. Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come read a story, do crafts together, and learn about the real animals that inspired these characters. Come dressed […]
