Want to volunteer at Allen County Parks?

We would love to have you!!!!

We need volunteers for all kinds of activities, be it
program help, maintenance help, removal of invasive
species, filling bird feeders, small construction projects, hosts/hostess, anything you’d like to do!!

All potential volunteers for the Allen County Parks
Department must complete a volunteer application
before volunteering. A link to this application can be
found at our website on the Volunteer in the Allen
County Parks page.

What's Happening at Metea County Park?

To view a complete and up-to-date list of activities occurring at Metea Park, please see the Wild Grapevine, available at the Allen County Parks website.

Using the Compound Microscope –Session 2

December 8, Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

We will be studying plant and animal cells.
Ages 12 through adult.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 12/3
Min: 5
Max: 10

To register or more information:
Email: rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss

Night Hike - 2 NISTEM points

November 27, Friday, 7:00 PM, Metea County Park North, Big Trees parking lot off Hursh Rd.

Walk off all that holiday food while you explore our wildest park and perhaps meet some nocturnal residents. Flashlights optional, and not used on the hike.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 11/22
Min: 5
Max: 30

To register or more information:
Email: bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619
Bob Dispenza

What’s Next? Response to "Last Child in the Woods"

November 16, Monday, 7:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

What can we do now? A back-to-nature movement to reconnect children with the outdoors is burgeoning nationwide – USA Today, Nov. 2006. We will hold a discussion on ways to turn around this “nature deficit” trend. See last page for information on the Special Event with Richard Louv on Nov. 13th.

Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: 11/16
Min: 5
Max: 50

To register or more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller

Lecture by Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods"

Special event offered in partnership with Acres Land Trust

November 13, Friday, 7:30 PM, IPFW – Rhinehart Music Center

Since its initial publication, Last Child in the Woods has created a national conversation about the disconnection between children and nature. Richard Louv is the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal and on the National Best Seller List. Hosted by ACRES, Inc.

Cost: $5.00 for Partnering organizations – Fox Island Alliance, Friends of Metea, and Allen County Park Pass Holders.
$10.00 - General Public

To reserve tickets call Rhinehart box office at 260/481-6555
For more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller

Breakfast on the Marsh: “Life and Times of a Canal Boat Captain”

Programming offered off site in conjunction with Little River Wetland Project

November 12, Thursday, 8:00 AM -10:00 AM, Coventry Meadows

Come and meet Frank Lyons (a.k.a. Bob Dispenza), canal boat captain, as he explains how expanding the canal system can benefit the people of Indiana. Learn about life on the canal, and some of the technical aspects of canal operation. Program takes place in the mid-1800s –use your mental “time machine.

Cost: FREE.
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A

To register or for more information:
Email: crc@lrwp.org
Call: 478-2515

Winter Dried Weed and Cone Arrangements for adults

November 17, Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

We will be making wreaths, candle rings, or teasel Christmas trees. Start collecting cones, pods and seeds to use in your arrangement.
Forms, glue, and lacquer will be provided.
Ages 12 through adult.

Cost: $5.00
Pre-register by: 11/12
Min: 5
Max: 10

To register or more information:
Email rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss

Great Tree Canopy Comeback

November 7, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Metea County Park

We need volunteers to help us plant forty trees as we once again partner with the Friends of the Parks in the Great Tree Canopy Comeback. A picnic follows from 11:30 – 1:00 at Soloman Park

Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A

To register or more information:
Email: sbrown2430@comcast.net
Call: 422-3232
Suzette Brown – Friends of the Parks