McElroy Environmental Education Center

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3.    

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ****Please note the time in the newsletter is not correct****

Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning about backyard bird feeding and winter songbirds. Registration required by Dec 3. ***PLEASE NOTE: PROGRAM IS AT 10 AM.  *** The time in the newsletter is incorrect.  

Spend a “crafter-noon”  making wreaths from natural materials! Learn how to wrap a grapevine wreath and spend some time decorating it with objects found in nature. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Some pre-wrapped wreaths will be available for younger participants. Feel free to bring along any bobs and bits to help decorate your […]

Carve a friendly snowman with help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers. This project is for all skill levels, beginners included. Program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Register by Nov. 1.  

The Park District maintains several education animals, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help feed all our animals. Register by Oct. 30.  

Can you dig it? We bet you can! In this program for elementary-aged children and their families, you’ll discover the nature of rocks and minerals and explore how these cool compounds are formed. Examine various formations up-close and experience interactive geology stations! Children ages 7–10 can be registered as participants and accompanied by their parent […]

This program is designed to give a basic overview of wood carving. Experienced members of the Lima Area Woodcarvers will cover topics such as carving styles, projects, tools, wood, sharpening and more. This program is for any skill level, beginners included. This program is limited to ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied […]

Get “bark to basics” while learning more about the unique plants we call trees. In this program for elementary-aged children and their families you’ll explore a variety of interactive STEAM stations and “grow” your knowledge of trees! Children ages 7–10 can be registered as participants and accompanied by their parent or guardian. Register by Sept. […]

Every second Monday from May to September naturalist Marie will set up the equipment to sample what moths are on the wing in the Teddy Bear Park Forest behind the MEEC. Each month should bring a suite of new moths as different species emerge at different times of the year. Event starts at sunset each […]

Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.  

Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to try their luck at fishing! After our indoor classroom time, we will hike to the pond at Teddy Bear Park. Dress to be outdoors. Register by Sept. 3.