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In celebration of Perpetual Youth Day, bring your inner child to the McElroy Environmental Education Center for some fun, active nature games (favorite games of the naturalist staff!). These are the same games your kids play on their field trips as you sit on the sidelines and watch. Now it’s your turn to run around …
Join us this month to explore one of our society’s greatest fears: SPIDERS! Often a better understanding can lead to appreciation; these little guys are actually pretty cool! Let us prove it to you. See the article on page 2 for more information. Register by Nov. 9 at 419-221-1232.
Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 7 at 419-221-1232.
Autumn provides a forest rich in tree nuts. Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about the importance of nuts and seeds. Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun. Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Register by Nov. 7 at 419-221-1232.
Enjoy carving Christmas ornaments this month with Dave Betts and the Lima Area Woodcarvers. Beginners are welcome. Contact Dave Betts at 419-221-0633 for more information and to register.
All photographs from the 2017 Nature Photography contest will be on display. The public is encouraged to attend.
Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Join us to make a decorative birdseed wreath for a gift or to take home for your own garden. The $5 materials fee can be paid on the day of the program. Register by Nov. 2 at 419-221-1232.
Learn about the species of birds that are common in this area during the winter and how to attract them to your yard with bird feeders and food. If interested, stay after the program to make a birdseed wreath for your garden. See the program description below for more information. Register by Nov. 2 at …
Moths are an often overlooked component of ecological systems. Seemingly overshadowed by butterflies, their daytime cousins, moths are actually overwhelmingly more abundant, with at least 20 times more species of moths than butterflies in Ohio. Join us as we learn a little more about these incredible creatures and weather permitting, attract them with black light …
Join Chris Baker and Anne Bowman as they show you how to weave a small waste basket. This will be great inside your car. Class fee is $40 and space is limited. This is a great beginner class. Please register by Oct. 10 at 419-221-1232.
