Metea Challenge
Metea County Park
June 12, Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come and learn about our new Metea Challenge Program. This 3 hour workshop will introduce you to new games, initiatives,& challenge courses. Dress to be comfortable and active. For adults & mature youth.
Cost: $4.00
Pre-register by: 6/7
Min: 10 Max: 16
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert
Lightning Bugs, Fireflies
Metea County Park Nature Center
June 10, Friday 8:00 PM
Wonder how they have the power to shine? We’ll see how and why they make light and go looking for them in their natural habitat. We may even try deciphering their light flash code.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 6/5
Min. 5 Max. 35
To register or for more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619 Bob Dispenz
June 10, Friday 8:00 PM
Wonder how they have the power to shine? We’ll see how and why they make light and go looking for them in their natural habitat. We may even try deciphering their light flash code.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 6/5
Min. 5 Max. 35
To register or for more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619 Bob Dispenz
Jr. Indiana Master Naturalist Class
Metea County Park
June 13 - 17, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Your child, ages 9-13, can become a certified Jr. Indiana Master Naturalist. Allen County Parks, Soarin’ Hawk & Gone Batty, NRCS, Chris Barlow, & the IDNR, are sponsoring this year’s program
Cost $80.00 /student.
Includes three field guides, class materials, snacks/drinks, and IDNR registration fee.
Pre-register by 6/3
Min. 10 Max. 20
To register or for more information:
Email: nhaley@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3246 Natalie Haley
June 13 - 17, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Your child, ages 9-13, can become a certified Jr. Indiana Master Naturalist. Allen County Parks, Soarin’ Hawk & Gone Batty, NRCS, Chris Barlow, & the IDNR, are sponsoring this year’s program
Cost $80.00 /student.
Includes three field guides, class materials, snacks/drinks, and IDNR registration fee.
Pre-register by 6/3
Min. 10 Max. 20
To register or for more information:
Email: nhaley@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3246 Natalie Haley
Monday Mornings with Michael @ Payton
Payton County Park
June 6, Monday 7:00 AM
Greet the day from the beginning and watch the world come alive. A sunrise experiential walk at Payton County Park. Dress weather appropriate.
Cost: $2.00 per person
Pre-Register By: 6/1
Min.: 5 Max.: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gober
June 6, Monday 7:00 AM
Greet the day from the beginning and watch the world come alive. A sunrise experiential walk at Payton County Park. Dress weather appropriate.
Cost: $2.00 per person
Pre-Register By: 6/1
Min.: 5 Max.: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gober
Evening Hikes with Michael - Payton County Park
Payton County Park
June 1, Wednesday 9:00 PM
Close the day by watching the world turn in. A sunset experiential walk at Payton County Park. Dress weather appropriate, the hiking is easy to moderate, and often wet.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/28
Min: 5 Max: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert
June 1, Wednesday 9:00 PM
Close the day by watching the world turn in. A sunset experiential walk at Payton County Park. Dress weather appropriate, the hiking is easy to moderate, and often wet.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/28
Min: 5 Max: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert
Macro Invertebrates of the Creek, Marsh, and Pond
Metea County Park Nature Center
May 29, Sunday 2:00 PM
Join Ron D on an expedition. We will be exploring the water habitats of Metea County Park. Using the microscopes we will check out check out the invertebrates that we find.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/24
Min. 5 Max. 12
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss
May 29, Sunday 2:00 PM
Join Ron D on an expedition. We will be exploring the water habitats of Metea County Park. Using the microscopes we will check out check out the invertebrates that we find.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/24
Min. 5 Max. 12
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss
Night Hike Metea County Park NORTH
Metea County Park NORTH, Hursh Road Parking Area
May 27, Friday 9:00 PM
Deep woods, deep valleys, deep dark night in the wilds of North Metea. Don’t park near the Cedar Creek bridge – go to the next lot east of that.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/ 23
Min. 5 Max. 35
To register or for more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619 Bob Dispenza
May 27, Friday 9:00 PM
Deep woods, deep valleys, deep dark night in the wilds of North Metea. Don’t park near the Cedar Creek bridge – go to the next lot east of that.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/ 23
Min. 5 Max. 35
To register or for more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619 Bob Dispenza
Wildflowers at North Metea (Plant Succession)
Metea County Park Nature Center
May 22, Sunday 2:00 PM
Hike the trails of North Metea County Park with Ron D. We will discuss the plant succession that is evident there. Also we will look for different kinds of mosses and ferns that can be seen there.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/17
Min. 5 Max. 15
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss
May 22, Sunday 2:00 PM
Hike the trails of North Metea County Park with Ron D. We will discuss the plant succession that is evident there. Also we will look for different kinds of mosses and ferns that can be seen there.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 5/17
Min. 5 Max. 15
To register or for more information:
Email:rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778 Ron Divelbiss
Cedar Creek Canoe Trip
Metea County Park
May 21, Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for an early paddle upon the Cedar Creek. We’ll meet at Metea County Park and shuttle to our put in site. We could see heron, beaver, ducks, songbirds and more. Must have taken a prerequisite class or other certification.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-Register by: 5/16
Min: 6 Max: 18
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert
May 21, Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Join us for an early paddle upon the Cedar Creek. We’ll meet at Metea County Park and shuttle to our put in site. We could see heron, beaver, ducks, songbirds and more. Must have taken a prerequisite class or other certification.
Cost: $10.00
Pre-Register by: 5/16
Min: 6 Max: 18
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert
Basic Camping Skills
Metea County Park
May 15, Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come learn the basics of primitive camping. Learn about the gear you need, where & how to set up a site, how to leave no trace, & packing and planning. For adults/mature youth.
Cost: $3.00
Pre-Register by: 5/10
Min: 5 Max: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gober
May 15, Sunday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Come learn the basics of primitive camping. Learn about the gear you need, where & how to set up a site, how to leave no trace, & packing and planning. For adults/mature youth.
Cost: $3.00
Pre-Register by: 5/10
Min: 5 Max: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gober
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