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McElroy Environmental Education Center

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2355 Ada Rd
Lima, OH 45801
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  • June 2025

  • Tue 17

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

    June 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 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 […]

  • Wed 4

    Day Camp – Pollinator Party! (ages 5 & 6)

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

    (Day 2 of 2 - afternoon session) Dates: June 3 & 4 The world is positively buzzing with pollinators: bees, bats, butterflies, and more! Let’s learn about and celebrate these tiny but mighty animals that do so much good! For ages 5-6. Children are invited to come dressed in long pants and closed-toed shoes and […]

  • Wed 4

    Day Camp – Pollinator Party! (ages 5 & 6)

    June 4, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 2 of 2 - morning session) Dates: June 3 & 4 The world is positively buzzing with pollinators: bees, bats, butterflies, and more! Let’s learn about and celebrate these tiny but mighty animals that do so much good! For ages 5-6. Children are invited to come dressed in long pants and closed-toed shoes and […]

  • Tue 3

    Day Camp – Pollinator Party! (ages 5 & 6)

    June 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 of 2 - afternoon camp) The world is positively buzzing with pollinators: bees, bats, butterflies, and more! Let’s learn about and celebrate these tiny but mighty animals that do so much good! For ages 5-6. Children are invited to come dressed in long pants and closed-toed shoes and socks for a hike in […]

  • Tue 3

    Day Camp – Pollinator Party (ages 5 & 6)

    June 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    (Day 1 of 2 - morning session) Dates: June 3 & 4 The world is positively buzzing with pollinators: bees, bats, butterflies, and more! Let’s learn about and celebrate these tiny but mighty animals that do so much good! For ages 5-6. Children are invited to come dressed in long pants and closed-toed shoes and […]

  • May 2025

  • Thu 29

    Feeding Day

    May 29, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 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 help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month! Register by May 29.  

  • Sat 17

    Nature DIY: Best Nests

    May 17, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Let’s give our feathered friends a helping hand this spring! We’ll learn how birds build and use nests during a brief presentation, then craft handmade nesting balls for our backyard birds. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Register by May 16.  

  • Mon 5

    Woodcarving: Bird Carving

    May 5, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Join the Lima Area Woodcarvers to create a beautiful bird carving! This project 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 an adult). Register by May 3.  

  • Mon 5

    Big Birding Day!

    May 5, 2025 @ 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Join a naturalist as we partner with the Tri Moraine Audubon Society to visit some of the hottest birding locations in the world! This is peak migration for songbirds, and our birding trip will start with the boardwalk at Magee Marsh and potentially include the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge driving tour, Howard Marsh, and more! […]

  • Sat 3

    Nature Pals: Wild About Wildflowers!

    May 3, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to learn more about the fresh green plants popping up all around us this season! Registration required by May 1.  

  • Sat 3

    Nature Pals: Wild About Wildflowers

    May 3, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to learn more about the fresh green plants popping up all around us this season! Registration required by May 1.  

  • Fri 2

    Nature Pals” Wild About Wildflowers!

    May 2, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    McElroy Environmental Education Center 2355 Ada Rd, Lima, OH

    Children ages 3-5 along with their adult companion are invited to learn more about the fresh green plants popping up all around us this season! Registration required by May 1.  

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