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:
May:
20: Wightman Wieber Safety Fair (12-4PM)
Sandusky Bay Pavillion, 605 E Water St, Sandusky
June:
9: Rupp’s Library (11AM)
310 Madison St, Port Clinton
14: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
21: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
27: Abernathy Park (9AM)
211 Doerzbach Ave, Sandusky
28: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
29: Milan Berlin Library (4PM)
19 E. Church St, Milan
July:
5: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
11: Strickfaden Park (9AM)
318 Bell Ave, Sandusky
12: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
14: Sandusky Library (10-11:30AM)
114 W Adams St, Sandusky
19: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, Sandusky
26: Mills School (10:30AM) 1918 Mills St, Sandusky
Foxborough (12:30PM) 2032 Fox Run Trail, 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
For more information about EMP NOW or to inquire about mobile programming please email mhensley@eriemetroparks.org
Past Programs:
Sandusky Recreation Programs
Park of the Week:
Foxborough Park
Farwell Park
Lions Park
Churchwell Park
Jaycee North Park
Huron Park
Central Park
Community Collaboration Day
at Jackson Street Pier
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
