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.

Roots, Stems and Leaves

March 11, Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Eat your vegetables. This will be a detailed study of the vegetable parts of plants. Open to anyone 14 and above. Good for those who are students of botany. Great for home school students.

Cost: $4:00
Must Pre-register by 3/4
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Ron Divelbiss

Evening Hikes with Michael - NORTH

March 9, Wednesday 7:00 PM

Description. Close the day by watching the world turn in. A sunset experiential walk at Metea County Park. Dress weather appropriate, the hiking is easy to moderate, and often wet.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 3/4
Min: 1
Max: 15
To register or more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Monday Mornings with Michael at Payton County Park

March 7, Monday 6:00 AM

Description: Greet the day from the beginning and watch the world come alive. A sunrise experiential walk at Metea County Park. Dress for the weather, the hiking is easy to moderate, and often wet.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 3/2
Min: 1
Max: 15
To register or more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Backpacking Basics

March 5, Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We’ll cover packs, packing, trip planning, explore areas to backpack. Pack own pack & carry it on the hike. A list of what to bring will be provided upon registering. Adults and mature youth.

Cost: $5.00
Pre-register by: 2/28
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Story Night at Metea

March 4, Friday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Description. Come and sit by the fire, sipping cocoa, and listen to stories that will warm your heart and inspire your soul. Open to all with the inclination to
listen. Meet inside the nature center.

Cost: $3.00
Pre-register by: 2/28
Min: 5
Max: 55
To register or more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Non-Flowering Plants

March 4, Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

The moss and ferns are often over looked when we walk the trails. Join Ron to explore the life cycles of these neat little plants. We will use the dissecting microscopes in this exercise. Open to anyone 14 and above. Good for those who are students of botany. Great for home school students.

Cost: $4:00
Must Pre-register by 2/25
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Ron Divelbiss

Night Hike at Payton County Park

February 25, Friday 7:30 PM

Stars sparkle in the night sky as we stroll through the old fields and wetlands of Payton County Park. Flashlights are welcome, but not needed. Be prepared for Indiana weather and wet/muddy trails.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 2/21
Min: 5
Max: 55
To register or more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619
Bob Dispenza

Caving Adventure

February 18 pre class, Friday (Mandatory)
7:30 PM pre class
February 26 trip, Saturday
All day trip

We’ll be exploring a wild cave in the Springville area and going off the beaten path, looking for cave wildlife and unusual formations. Learn about geology, cave
life, needed equipment and cave formation. This activity is somewhat strenuous, but suitable for beginners in good physical condition.

Cost: $20.00
Pre-register by: 2/16
Min: 5
Max: 25
Fee covers maps & caving instruction.
To register or more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619
Bob Dispenza