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