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Nature Pals: Turkey Time

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about Ohio’s wild turkeys. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 1.

Nature Pals: Turkey Time

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! It’s that time of the year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about Ohio’s wild turkeys. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 1.  

DIY Nature – Pumpkins

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

It is said that the butterflies returning to Mexico are the souls of the dead returning home in time for the Day of the Dead celebration.  Learn more about butterflies and about the holidays happening this week. We’ll then decorate pumpkins accordingly to take home. This is an indoor program. Register by Oct. 17.  

Leaf Litter 101

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Those leaves strewn across the ground serve a very important role in the health of our environment! Join a naturalist to learn about those fallen leaves and what lives in them! Be prepared to be hands on and perhaps take a short walk. Who knows, maybe by the end of the night you’ll go home …

Nature Pals: Leaf Pile!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we enjoy the beauty and fun of autumn leaves through Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike in the woods. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Register by Oct. 4.  

Nature Pals: Leaf Pile!

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we enjoy the beauty and fun of autumn leaves through Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike in the woods. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Register by Oct. 4.  

Singing Insects 101

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Spring is for the birds, autumn is for the bugs! Come listen to the orchestra of nature, meet some of the players and learn how they contribute to the symphony. Be prepared to take a short hike to listen to the sounds of the woods! Register by Sept. 14.  

Nature Pals: Butterfly Kisses

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about amazing butterflies. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Registration is required by Sept. 6.  

Nature Pals: Butterfly Kisses

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about amazing butterflies. Exploration Stations, our weather song, a craft, and a hike will all be part of the fun. Come dressed appropriately to be outdoors. Registration is required by Sept. 6.  

Intro To Nature Journaling

McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Road, Lima, OH, United States

Nature journaling is a great way to be present in nature, appreciate and record it. Consisting of sketches, paintings, notes, and descriptions, nature journaling offers an opportunity to try to capture a moment (animal, plant, sunset, landscape, etc.) and recall observations that otherwise would be forgotten. And the great thing is, it’s for you! And …

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