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    • 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
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    • Robert K. Antibus Trail
    • Rotary Riverwalk/ Ottawa River Bikeway
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    • Deep Cut Historical Park
    • Fort Amanda Memorial Park
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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
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    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
    • McElroy Environmental Education Center
    • McLean Teddy Bear Park
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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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    • 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
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McElroy Environmental Education Center

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2355 Ada Rd
Lima, OH 45801
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  • September 2025

  • Mon 8
    September 8, 2025 @ 7:00 am - 8:30 pm

    Woodcarving 101

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Join us as the Lima Area Woodcarvers present a basic overview of wood carving along with instruction. Experienced woodcarvers will cover topics such as carving styles, projects, tools, wood, sharpening and more. This program is for any skill level, including beginners! Registration is limited to ages 13 and up; participants under 18 must be accompanied […]

  • Fri 5
    September 5, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Remarkable Raccoons

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Registration required by Sept. 3.

  • Fri 5
    September 5, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Remarkable Raccoons

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Registration required by Sept. 3.

  • Thu 4
    September 4, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature Pals: Remarkable Raccoons

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Registration required by Sept. 3.  

  • Thu 4
    September 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Nature Pals: Remarkable Raccoons

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with an adult companion are invited to come learn all about the mischievous mammals known as raccoons! Registration required by Sept. 3.  

  • August 2025

  • Thu 7
    August 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Homeschool Series: Invertebrate Investigation

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Make no bones about it, spineless critters that creep and crawl are super cool!  Join a Naturalist to discover how animals are classified and explore invertebrate individuals up close. Activities will be differentiated for a variety of ages, with a focus on ages 5 – 10. Registration is required for all participating children; parents or […]

  • July 2025

  • Wed 30
    July 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 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 July 30.  

  • Thu 24
    July 24, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 3 of 3 - afternoon session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]

  • Thu 24
    July 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 3 of 3 - morning session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]

  • Wed 23
    July 23, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 2 of 3 - morning session) Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! Dress for the weather and bring […]

  • Tue 22
    July 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 of 3 - afternoon session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]

  • Tue 22
    July 22, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 of 3 - afternoon session) Dates: July 22, 23 & 24 Can you dig it? We bet you can! During this 3-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will explore Ohio’s geology and the processes that have shaped the ground beneath our feet. Take a deep dive into minerals, rocks, fossils and more! […]

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