McElroy Environmental Education Center

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.  

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.  

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 […]

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.

Does your child love crafting? We love it too! Bring your young crafter every third Saturday to our McElroy Environmental Education Center for an hour of nature craft time. Registration is limited to ages 7 and up. General crafting supplies for the activity will be provided, but if you have any special crafting items you […]

Whooooo’s that hooting up in the trees? Silent feathers fluffing against the winter breeze?  Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning all about owls! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 3.  

Whooooo’s that hooting up in the trees? Silent feathers fluffing against the winter breeze?  Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning all about owls! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 3.  

Whooooo’s that hooting up in the trees? Silent feathers fluffing against the winter breeze?  Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning all about owls! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 3.  

Whooooo’s that hooting up in the trees? Silent feathers fluffing against the winter breeze? Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion will enjoy learning all about owls! Dress for a hike in the woods. Register by Feb. 3.  

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 Jan. 28.  

Does your child love crafting? We love it too! Bring your young crafter every third Saturday to our McElroy Environmental Education Center for an hour of nature craft time. Registration is limited to ages 7 and up. General crafting supplies for the activity will be provided, but if you have any special crafting items you […]

Birds never need a bird feeder more than they do in the winter months! Join us at the McElroy Environmental Education Center to talk all things bird feeders in the winter. This one hour presentation is intended for an adult audience, but children are welcome to join as well. Register by Jan. 13.