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    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
    • Lauer Historical Farm
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    • Lauer Historical Farm
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McElroy Environmental Education Center

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2355 Ada Rd
Lima, OH 45801
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  • April 2026

  • Fri 3

    Nature Pals: Meet Real Life Frog and Toad!

    April 3 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 […]

  • Thu 2

    Nature Pals: Meet Real Life Frog and Toad!

    April 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 […]

  • Thu 2

    Nature Pals: Meet Real Life Frog and Toad!

    April 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 […]

  • March 2026

  • Thu 26

    Feeding Day

    March 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 March 25.

  • Wed 25

    Duke’s Birthday Party!

    March 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Come out to explore the McElroy Environmental Education Center and celebrate one of the park’s most charismatic employees – Duke the sulcata tortoise! Duke is an education animal who has worked with many of the citizens of Allen County helping us teach people about reptiles. There will be tortoise trivia, crafts, and even cake! Duke […]

  • Wed 18

    Homeschool Field Trip: Maple Syruping

    March 18 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Join us for our interdisciplinary nature-based program that explores the history of maple syrup production in Ohio from tree to table!  Children ages 8 to 11 and their families will learn from Nature Education staff and curriculum-based activities that maple syrup production has changed over time and across cultures as materials and techniques evolved.  Registration […]

  • Fri 6

    Nature Pals: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt

    March 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come explore the woods together using our 5 senses! Bundle up for some winter exploration. Registration required by March 4.  

  • Fri 6

    Nature Pals: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt

    March 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come explore the woods together using our 5 senses! Bundle up for some winter exploration. Registration required by March 4.  

  • Thu 5

    Nature Pals: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt

    March 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come explore the woods together using our 5 senses! Bundle up for some winter exploration. Registration required by March 4.  

  • Thu 5

    Nature Pals: Five Senses Scavenger Hunt

    March 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come explore the woods together using our 5 senses! Bundle up for some winter exploration. Registration required by March 4.  

  • Mon 2

    Woodcarving

    March 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Take your woodcarving to the next level and join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to explore woodburning! Experts will demonstrate proper use of adjustable wood burning tools and explore a variety of techniques as they share their skills and equipment. Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied […]

  • February 2026

  • Thu 26

    Feeding Day

    February 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    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 Feb. 25.

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