Feed the Birds

November 11, Wednesday, 3:30 PM -5:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

The Native Americans showed their thanks for a bountiful harvest by hanging seeds for the birds to eat outside their tepees. We will revive this tradition by making some natural bird feeders for your yard. We will also watch the birds at our feeders. Ages 6 - 12

Cost:$3.00/child, $2.00/adult
Pre-register by: 11/6
Min: 5
Max: 15

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

Trees are Great!

November 12, Thursday, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Metea County Park Nature Center

We will take a walk to look at the trees planted by volunteers during the weekend’s Great Tree Canopy Comeback. As we walk we will learn about trees and how they help us. After our hike we will have a snack. Ages 4 - 6

Cost: $3.00/child, $2.00 adult
Pre-register by: 11/6
Min: 5
Max: 15

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

Caving Adventure - 5 NISTEM points

Trip November 21, Saturday. Trip: All day
Mandatory Pre-class Friday, November 6, Pre-class: 7:30 PM

Go underground with Allen County Parks. Caving instructor and naturalist Bob Dispenza will be leading a trip to a new cave (for us) near Springville on Saturday, November 21. We’ll be exploring a wild cave in the area and going off the beaten path, looking for cave wildlife and unusual formations.

Mandatory pre-caving class is Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM at Metea County Park.

Fee covers maps and caving instruction. 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/person
Pre-register by: 11/3
Min: 5
Max: 25

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

Use and Care of the Compound Microscope - Session 1 - 2 NISTEM points

November 3, Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

First session of a two part program. This 2 hour program is an introduction to or a review of the compound microscope.
Ages 12 through adult.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 10/29
Min: 5
Max: 10

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

Myths and Mysteries of the Marsh

Programming offered off site in conjunction with Little River Wetland Project

October 28, Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Eagle Marsh Barn

Join naturalist Natalie Haley in a night-time hiking adventure with our wetland neighbor, Eagle Marsh. Natalie will share myths of the marsh critters (our friend the beaver, the muskrat, the heron and the crane, etc…)during a lovely night ramble through this lush wetland.

Cost: FREE.
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: 5
Max: 30

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

Night Hike

October 30, Friday, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

Come and experience the night at Metea. Let’s use our senses to explore what makes night-time different from the day. After our hike we will gather around the campfire and enjoy some s’mores. All ages welcome.

Cost: $3.00
Pre-register by: 10/25
Min: 5
Max: 20

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

Night Hike - 2 NISTEM points

October 23, Friday, 7:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center

Out into the mysterious night woods we go! Enjoy the wild darkness as we learn about night animals we don’t know much about. Suitable for all ages. Flashlights optional, and not used on the hike.

Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 10/18
Min: 5
Max: 30

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