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    • Hermon Woodlands Metro Park
    • Kendrick Woods
    • Kendrick Woods – Cottonwood Trail Access
    • Kendrick Woods – Evans Archery Range
    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
    • Lauer Historical Farm
    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
    • McElroy Environmental Education Center
    • McLean Teddy Bear Park
    • Miami and Erie Canal Towpath Trail
    • Motter Metro Park
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    • Robert K. Antibus Trail
    • Rotary Riverwalk/ Ottawa River Bikeway
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    • Allen County Farm Park
    • Deep Cut Historical Park
    • Fort Amanda Memorial Park
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    • Heritage Park – West End
    • Hermon Woodlands Metro Park
    • Kendrick Woods
    • Kendrick Woods – Cottonwood Trail Access
    • Kendrick Woods – Evans Archery Range
    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
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    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
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    • Robert K. Antibus Trail
    • Rotary Riverwalk/ Ottawa River Bikeway
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    • Fort Amanda Memorial Park
    • Haver Ridge Metro Park
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    • Hermon Woodlands Metro Park
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    • Kendrick Woods – Cottonwood Trail Access
    • Kendrick Woods – Evans Archery Range
    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
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    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
    • McElroy Environmental Education Center
    • McLean Teddy Bear Park
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McElroy Environmental Education Center

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2355 Ada Rd
Lima, OH 45801
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  • November 2025

  • Wed 12
    November 12, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Nature Crafting: Natural Ornaments

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Use natural materials to help a naturalist make prairie-themed ornaments for the JAMPD tree featured at the Delphos Canal Commission’s Christmas Tree Festival. Our theme: Merry Prairie Christmas! Register by Nov. 10.  

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Fri 7
    November 7, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Thu 6
    November 6, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Thu 6
    November 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Turkey Time

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Gobble, gobble, gobble! It’s that time of year! Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the wild turkeys that live in Ohio. Stories, songs, and crafts will all be a part of the fun. Dress appropriately for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov 5.

  • Mon 3
    November 3, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Woodcarving: Christmas Ornament

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Get a head start on your Christmas list by crafting a handmade wooden ornament! With help from the Lima Area Woodcarvers, this is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. Registration is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Register […]

  • October 2025

  • Mon 6
    October 6, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Woodcarving: Woodburning

    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 ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied by an […]

  • Fri 3
    October 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Going Batty!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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

  • Fri 3
    October 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Going Batty!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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

  • Thu 2
    October 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Going Batty!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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

  • Thu 2
    October 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Going Batty!

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

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

  • September 2025

  • Thu 25
    September 25, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    Feeding Day

    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 Sept. 24.

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