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Napkin Basket Workshop

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

Join us this summer for a quick basket project.  Learn how to make a napkin basket with Chris Baker.  $30 fee. Registration required, class size is limited.  

Big Birding Day!

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

Join a naturalist as we partner with the Tri Moraine Audubon Society to visit some of the hottest birding locations in the world! This is peak migration for songbirds, and our birding trip will start with the boardwalk at Magee Marsh and potentially include the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge driving tour, Howard Marsh, and more! …

Nature Pals: A Camping We Will Go!

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

Preschoolers (ages 3-5), get ready for some camping! We will pack everything we need for a hike to our campsite where we will enjoy songs and snacks around our campfire. An adult companion is required to attend the program. Register online by May 3.  

Nature Pals: A Camping We Will Go!

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

Preschoolers (ages 3-5), get ready for some camping! We will pack everything we need for a hike to our campsite where we will enjoy songs and snacks around our campfire. An adult companion is required to attend the program. Register online by May 3.  

Birding 101

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

Learn the basics of this incredible hobby. Those winged wonders become much more like feathered friends when you get to know them. We’ll work our way through equipment, locations, timing, and ID. Equipped with new knowledge, birding the parks will be one more feather in your cap! Register online by April 10.  

Nature Pals: Every Day is Earth Day

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of caring for our Earth through hands-on activities. A hike will be included so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Register online by April 5.  

Nature Pals: Every Day is Earth Day

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of caring for our Earth through hands-on activities. A hike will be included so make sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Register online by April 5.  

Nature Pals: Toad-Ally Awesome!

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn all about amphibians – frogs, toads, and salamanders. Exploration Stations, a craft, and a short hike are all part of the fun. Dress to be outdoors. Register online by Mar 1.  

Nature Pals: Toad-Ally Awesome!

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

Children, ages 3-5, and their adult companion are invited to join us as we learn all about amphibians – frogs, toads, and salamanders. Exploration Stations, a craft, and a short hike are all part of the fun. Dress to be outdoors. Register online by Mar 1.  

Killdeer Plains Field Trip

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

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 as we look for waterfowl and much more! Some walking, but we will mostly be driving between points of interest. Prepare for the weather and pack a lunch/snacks/beverages. A limited number of …

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