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May 2020
Sheldon March Bird Census
Join Firelands Audubon Society to count birds at Sheldon Marsh on the first of each month. Visit www.firelandsaudubon.com for more information. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, 2715 Cleveland Rd. West, Huron.
Find out more »Acorny Story Time
Meet Miss Melissa at the Acorn Story Chair (behind the Frost Center) for books, songs and fun! Ages 0+. Registration required. Limit 15.
Find out more »Nature Baby!
This program is designed for families of all ages to get outside and connect with nature and each other while building community in the process! We will meet up for an easy walk through the trees and see if we can find any animal tracks along the way.
Find out more »Park P.A.L.S. | Flowers!
Preschoolers Actively Learning Science is a program designed for your preschooler to engage in science related fun with Miss Melissa! Let’s learn about flowers! We will go for a walk and look for spring flowers! Ages 3-6 with accompanying adult. Registration required. Limit 15.
Find out more »Walk It Out | Summer Kickoff to Lions Park!
Let’s kick off the summer with a walk to Lions Park! Join staff members from the Health Department for a walk and talk! Water and snacks will be provided. Erie County Health Department, 420 Superior St, Sandusky.
Find out more »Get Fit Club | Zumba!
Let’s get our dance on with Zumba instructor, Myisha, for this fitness party! Please bring a yoga mat.
Find out more »Wild Things | Trees Please!
Let’s explore the woods and learn about which animals live in trees! Join Miss Cheryl for a walk and talk about trees. Ages 6-12 with accompanying adult. Registration required. Limit 15. With an accompanying adult.
Find out more »Global Big Day
Join Naturalist Mike for National Migratory Bird Day as we travel around to different MetroPark hotspots and habitats in search of many migratory bird species. This helps us track what species are found in the MetroParks. Don’t have binoculars? Borrow ours! We will start at Eagle Point MetroPark and move on from there.
Find out more »Firelands Audubon Society | Kids Nature Club
Kids Nature Club meetings are held the second Saturday of each month. Varied locations. Kids 8-12 are welcome to register and explore the outdoors around our area parks and preserves. Registration required. Please visit www.firelandsaudubon.com for more information and to register. .program-register-button{display:none;}
Find out more »Walk It Out | With a Naturalist!
A nature walk can boost your energy and increase your focus! Join an Erie MetroParks Naturalist for a walk and talk! Water and snacks will be provided. Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve, 2715 Cleveland Rd. West, Huron.
Find out more »Get Fit Club | Zumba!
Let’s get our dance on with Zumba instructor, Myisha, for this fitness party! Please bring a yoga mat.
Find out more »Just About Horses and Donkeys
Increase your horse and donkey knowledge and get hands on experience with them. Learn about health, safety, grooming and more. Participants will get to interact with and brush a horse. Ages 8+ (adults too!) Preregistration required 24 hours before program. Limit 8. Please wear closed toed shoes.
Find out more »Park P.A.L.S. | Fungus Among Us!
Preschoolers Actively Learning Science is a program designed for your preschooler to engage in science related fun with Miss Melissa! Let’s learn about fungus! We will take a trip to the fungus play pod and see if we can find some fungus along the way. Ages 3-6 with accompanying adult. Registration required. Limit 15.
Find out more »Boomers Birding
Go on birding adventure with Naturalist Mike to search for some feathered friends during peak migration! Ages 50+. Registration required. Limit 15.
Find out more »Bernhardt Century Count Day
Join Firelands Audubon Society for all or part of this full day of birding in Erie County. The goal is 100 species by the end of the day. Please visit www.firelandsaudubon.com for more information. .program-register-button{display:none;}
Find out more »Birding by Kayak
Along the shore can be some of the best places to catch a glimpse of spring migration bird species! We will go on an easy paddle on East Sandusky Bay to see what we can spot! Please call 419-625-7783 x221 if you require (or would like) a tandem kayak. No flip flops please. Ages 12+. Registration required. Limit 10. Those with their own paddle craft welcome!
Find out more »Train Rides!
Erie Metro Live Steamers will have miniature steam-powered engines available to pull passengers through the park! Fun for all! All rides are weather dependent.
Find out more »Morning Walk With a Naturalist
Birds are migrating through Ohio! Walk with Naturalist Cheryl to look for these little travelers. Binoculars provided.
Find out more »Walk It Out | At Strickfaden Park
Join us for a beautiful walk through Strickfaden Park! Water and snacks will be provided. Strickfaden Park, 318 Bell Ave, Sandusky.
Find out more »Get Fit Club | Zumba!
Let’s get our dance on with Zumba instructor, Myisha, for this fitness party! Please bring a yoga mat.
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