EMP NOW is a mobile nature unit that brings science and nature education to areas where the need is greatest. It is equipped with nature discovery tools, live animals, and so much more.

Erie MetroParks Nature on Wheels has been recognized at the national level and recently won the 2022 Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s top award for Environmental & Interpretive Programming!!

Please join us on an adventure of discovery and learn about nature where you live. We will be in YOUR neighborhood soon. We have teamed up with the City of Sandusky Recreation Department and other non-profits to maximize our impact. Look for us at the following locations:
 

June:

9: Rupp’s Library (11AM) 310 Madison St, Port Clinton

14: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

21: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

27: Schiller Park (9AM) 3726 Scottley Drive

28: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

29: Milan Berlin Library (4PM) 19 E. Church St, Milan 

July:

5: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

11: Leisure Park (9AM) 311 Birchwood Drive

12: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

14: Sandusky Library (10-11:30AM) 114 W Adams St, Sandusky  

19: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

26: Foxborough Park (10:30AM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky

Mills School (12:30PM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky

28: Community Collaboration Day (3-6PM)

Jackson Street Pier, 233 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky

August:

1: Columbus Park (Perkins) (9AM) 414 Boston Rd, Sandusky

1: Touch-a-Truck downtown (4-7PM)

Paper District Marina, 611 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky

8-15: Erie County Fair (All Week)

Erie County Fairgrounds, 3110 Columbus Ave, Sandusky

October:

13: Little Witches Walk at the Jackson Street Pier  (6-9PM) 233 W Shoreline Dr, Sandusky

http://www.sanduskywitcheswalk.com/little-witches-walk

For more information about EMP NOW or to inquire about mobile programming please email mhensley@eriemetroparks.org

Monarch Butterfly Tagging at Lions Park

Sandusky Streets Event with the Erie County Health Department

Grove Fest

Sandusky Recreation Mills Camp

Freudenberg NOK Wellness Fair

Erie County Fair

Perkins Township Abernathy Park

Woollybear Festival