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.

Metea Challenge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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