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    • Kendrick Woods – Heron Hollow Wetland Access
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    • Lippincott Bird Sanctuary
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McElroy Environmental Education Center

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2355 Ada Rd
Lima, OH 45801
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  • July 2025

  • Wed 30

    Feeding Day

    July 30, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

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

    Day Camp – Rock On! (ages 7 to 9)

    July 22, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 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! […]

  • Thu 17

    Day Camp – Herp, Herp, Hooray! (ages 7 to 9)

    July 17, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 of 2 afternoon session) Let’s get the party started and celebrate our native herptiles! During this 2-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will participate in interactive lessons and activity stations dedicated to learning all about Ohio’s awesome amphibians and remarkable reptiles. Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen, bug spray, a water […]

  • Wed 16

    Spider Seekers (ages 7-10)

    July 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Do you love spiders or are you trying to? Join us while we discover how amazing spiders can be! Spiders are often seen as creepy crawlers but in reality, they are providing a great service to environments all over. Dress for a hike and be ready to explore our woods for any spiders we can […]

  • June 2025

  • Thu 26

    Feeding Day

    June 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
    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 June 25.  

  • Wed 18

    Day Camp – Herp, Herp, Horray! (ages 7 to 9)

    June 18, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 2 of 2 afternoon session) Let’s get the party started and celebrate our native herptiles! During this 2-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will participate in interactive lessons and activity stations dedicated to learning all about Ohio’s awesome amphibians and remarkable reptiles. Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen, bug spray, a water […]

  • Wed 18

    Day Camp – Herp, Herp, Hooray! (ages 7 to 9)

    June 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 2 of 2) Let’s get the party started and celebrate our native herptiles! During this 2-day camp children aged 7 – 9 will participate in interactive lessons and activity stations dedicated to learning all about Ohio’s awesome amphibians and remarkable reptiles. Dress for the weather and bring sunscreen, bug spray, a water bottle, and […]

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