McElroy Environmental Education Center

Come celebrate the beauty of Allen County and marvel at our local talent as you peruse all entries of the photo contest including the winners.

Homeschool Enrichment classes will be offered again for the upcoming school year, September 2019 – May 2020. Students, K-6th grade, are invited to join us each month as we explore the animal kingdom. Class will typically include a hike, lesson and animal visitor. Classes will be held in the McElroy Environmental Education Center at the …

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Combine your love of nature and the art of photography—with a little help from your friends! The Nature photography Club is for ages 12 and up and open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, photo contests and …

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Join a Naturalist in carving a pumpkin then take it home and watch it rot! Record your observations and see the life that dead things give. Register at 419-221-1232 by Oct. 14 along with a $5 material fee. Tools and pumpkins will be provided.

Crayfish, crawdads, crawfish, mudbugs—whatever your preference, these are interesting little creatures. Come learn a little about these familiar yet often perplexing critters! All are welcome, but we discuss some mature topics. Register by Oct. 8 at 419-221-1232.

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 1 at 419-221-1232.

Children 3-5 years old and their adult companion are invited to join us as we investigate the lives of spiders through stories, songs and crafts. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Oct. 1 at 419-221-1232.

Homeschool Enrichment classes will be offered again for the upcoming school year, September 2019 – May 2020. Students, K-6th grade, are invited to join us each month as we explore the animal kingdom. Class will typically include a hike, lesson and animal visitor. Classes will be held in the McElroy Environmental Education Center at the …

Continue reading "HOME SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASS"

Combine your love of nature and the art of photography—with a little help from your friends! The Nature photography Club is for ages 12 and up and open for any skill/equipment level. It is free to join, with nominal fees for some activities. The club will offer workshops, classroom sessions, field trips, photo contests and …

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Spring is for the birds, autumn is for the bugs! Come meet some of the players and learn how they contribute to the symphony. Be prepared to take a short hike to listen to the sound of the woods. All are welcome, but we do discuss some mature topics. Register by Sept. 10 at 419-221-1232.