McElroy Environmental Education Center

When winter comes it brings colder temperatures and even ice and snow! Many animals make annual migrations to warmer places, but what about the animals that stay behind? Learn about the extreme adaptations that our local, non-migratory animals are using right now in order to survive winter’s most challenging conditions! This program is open to …

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Spend a “crafter-noon” at the McElroy Environmental Education Center making holiday items from natural materials! A sampling of projects will be available to choose from including grapevine wreaths, jingle bell jewelry, and nature ornaments. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Feel free to arrive any time during the posted hours. All ages and skill …

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Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learn about the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Register by Dec 5.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learn about the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Register by Dec 5.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learn about the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Register by Dec 5.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learn about the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Register by Dec 5.

Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are welcome to join us as we learn about the night sky. Please dress appropriately to be outside. Register by Dec 5.

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 help (or watch) us clean and feed all our animals. Register by Nov. 9.  

With birds starting to visit you bird feeders and the holidays fast          approaching, join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to carve a small, stylized bird! This is a project that can be enjoyed by all skill levels, beginners included. This program is limited to 10 participants, ages 13 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by …

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Children ages 3-5 and their adult companion are invited to learn about squirrels, who are quite busy this time of year preparing for winter!  Stories, songs and crafts will all be part of the fun.  Come dressed for a hike in the woods. Registration is required by Oct. 31.