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.

Trail Trekkers at Metea

Metea County Park k
June 16, Thursday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join park naturalists and volunteer Allen County Parks Trail Guides for a guided hike along scenic Cedar Creek. Warm clothes and shoes recommended.

Cost FREE per person.
Pre-register by N/A
Min. 1 Max. 30

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

Living Crayfish Study

Metea County Park Nature Center
June 19, Sunday 2:00 PM

We will work with living crayfish, observing how they move, how they respond to their environment, how they get food, how they protect themselves, and how they blend into their environment.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 6/14
Min. 5 Max. 15

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

Cedar Creek Wade

Metea County Park Nature Center
June 18, Saturday 2:00 PM

We will be walking along and in Cedar Creek. Wear old shoes and old clothes - we will be getting wet.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 6/13
Min. 5 Max. 15

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

Cedar Creek Canoe Trip

Metea County Park
June 18, Saturday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join us for an early paddle upon the Cedar Creek. We’ll meet at Metea & shuttle to our put in site. We could see heron, beaver, ducks, & songbirds. Prerequisite class or other certification req’d.

Cost: $10.00
Pre-Register by: 6/13
Min: 6 Max: 18

To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael J. Gobert

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