Archery Basics, Sun. May. 1, 9-10 a.m. Join certified archery instructors to learn basic skills to help you become a successful archer. All skill levels welcomed. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Meet behind the Frost Center. Look for the archery trailer. Register
Archery Basics, Sun. May. 1, 10-11 a.m. Join certified archery instructors to learn basic skills to help you become a successful archer. All skill levels welcomed. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Meet behind the Frost Center, look for the archery trailer. Register
Archery Club, Sun. May. 1, 12-1 p.m. Share tips, techniques, and other skills with fellow experienced archers to help improve your skills! Take a shot at some of our 3D targets set up on the range. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Meet behind the […]
Early Migrants, Wed. May. 4, 6-8 p.m. Join Martyn for a walk at one of the best birding spots in the area to look out for early spring migrants and other wildlife. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us. Registration Required. Limit 15. Pipe […]
Just About Horses and Donkeys, Thu. May. 5. 6-7pm. Increase your horse/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!) Registration required. Limit 8. Please wear closed toed shoes. The Barnyard, 3819 Perkins Ave, […]
Family Adventure Hike, Sat. May. 7, 10-11 a.m. Hiking is an easy fun family activity and who knows what we will come across along on the trail. This month we will try to catch some early spring wildflowers and hopefully some early spring critters. Edison Woods MetroPark, 8111 Smokey Rd., Berlin Heights. Register
Global Big Day, Sun. May. 8, 9-11 a.m. Migration is in full flow! Celebrate Global Big Day by trying to count as many bird species as possible! Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us. Registration Required. Limit 15. Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point, […]
Global Big Day, Sun. May 8, 12-2 p.m. Join naturalist for leg two of our Global Big Day as we search Wyandot MetroPark for other migratory species moving through the area. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us.  Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. […]
App-Assisted Birdwatching, Sun. May. 8, 3-5 p.m. Learn how to use various apps to assist with finding and identifying birds. We will then head outside to see what spring birds we can find. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us. Ages 13+. Registration Required. […]
Park PALS: Cubs, Kits, & Chicks! Mon. May. 9, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This Preschoolers Actively Learning Science program is centered around baby animals and their moms! We will read a story, take a walk, and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Registration required. Limit 15. Must be accompanied by an adult. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, […]
50 + Birding, Mon. May 9, 5-7 p.m. The Biggest Week in American Birding is here! Join Erie MetroParks as we search Eagle Point for our feathered friends. No binoculars no problem, you can borrow a pair of ours. Age 50+. No registration required. Community Foundation at Eagle Point, 3819 Cleveland Rd. W (US 6), […]
Walk it Out- At Osborn MetroPark-Summer Kickoff! Mon. May 9, 6:30-7:30p.m. Celebrate the warmer weather and go on a walk with us at Osborn MetroPark! All ages welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Osborn MetroPark, meet at first parking lot on the right, Shelter 1, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron.
Nature Baby! Wed. May. 10, 10-10:30 a.m. Go on a walk with Miss Cheryl and learn colors of wild flowers! How many are there? What color are they? Follow the fun flower trail for some adventure time! Ages 0-3. Siblings welcome. Osborn MetroPark, park at shelter 1 across from the Kinship building, 3910 Perkins Ave, […]
Evening Bird Hike, Thu. May. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. Join Martyn for a guided evening bird hike. We will enjoy the influx of migrating songbirds, including warblers, orioles, and swallows. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. Joseph Steinen […]
Nature: On-screen and Up-close, Fri. May. 13, 2-4 p.m. Watch ‘The Bee Movie’, a family-friendly movie about bees at the Sandusky Library, and hear Martyn talk about bees. All ages. No registration required. Sandusky Library, 114 W Adams St., Sandusky. Learn More
Disc Golf for Beginners, Sun. May. 15, 10-11:30 a.m. Join Martyn and play 9-holes of the Osborn MetroPark Disc Golf Course. Ages 8+. Registration Required. Limit 15. Discs provided, but feel free to bring your own. Meet at Disc Golf Sign, Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Nature Writing: Storytelling, Thu. May. 19, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Join us for a hike and a group storytelling activity! Our guest speaker, Adam Hoss, Assistant Professor of English at Terra State Community College, will share his experiences with storytelling and lead a group activity. Huron River Path MetroPark, 1805 River Road, Huron. Register
Just About Horses and Donkeys, Thu. May. 19. 6-7pm. Increase your horse/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!) Registration required. Limit 8. Please wear closed toed shoes. The Barnyard, 3819 Perkins Ave, […]
Wild Things-World Bee Day! Fri. May 20, 5-6 p.m. Celebrate bees by learning different bee species, taste local honey, and make a bee hotel. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron. Register
MetroPark Makers- Tie Dye! Sat. May. 21, 1-2 p.m. Let’s tie dye! We will learn different tie dye patterns then you will tie dye your own bandanas. Feel free to bring anything else you would like to tie dye. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave, Huron. […]
Park PALS: Turtley Awesome!, Mon. May. 23, 10:30-11:30am Come help us celebrate world turtle day! We will read a story, feed our turtles in the nature center, and make a craft. Ages 3-6. Registration required. Limit 15. Must be accompanied by an adult. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Walk it Out- At Pipe Creek- World Turtle Day! Mon. May 23, 6:30-7:30p.m. It’s World Turtle Day! Go on a walk with park naturalists to look for turtles and learn about turtle habitat. All ages welcome. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Pipe Creek Wildlife Area, F Street, Sandusky.
Evening Disc Golf, Tue. May. 24, 6-8 p.m. Play 9-holes of the Osborn MetroPark Disc Golf Course in small teams. Ages 8+. Registration Required. Limit 15. Discs provided, but feel free to bring your own. Meet at Disc Golf Sign, Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Workout Wednesday, Wed. May. 25, 6-7 p.m. Together we will use the Outdoor Fitness Area located behind the Frost Center for a fun full-body workout. Dress for the weather. Age 18+. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center Front Deck, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Kayak with the Birds, Fri. May. 27, 5-7 p.m., Come out and paddle the Sandusky Bay as we search for some migratory bird species that may still be lingering in our area. Ages 12+. Registration required. Limit 10. Enchanted cottage, 4011 Cleveland Rd W, Huron. Register
Edison Woods BioBlitz, Sun. May. 29, 9:30-11 a.m. Meet up with park naturalists to find, photograph and document all kinds of wildlife. Ages 13+. Registration Required. Bring your cell phone with you. Limit 15. Edison Woods MetroPark, 8613 Mason Rd., Berlin Heights. Register
ASANA- RAMA Kids Yoga, Tue. May. 31, 5-6 p.m. Let’s get outside and stretch, look, and listen to nature. Please bring a towel or yoga mat. Parents encouraged to join in! Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are welcome to participate! Edison Woods MetroPark, 8111 Smokey Rd., Berlin […]
Bubble Boogie! Thu. Jun. 2, 6-7 p.m. So many bubbles! We will have bubble machines, large wands, and other fun bubble toys to play with while listening to your favorite kid-friendly tunes! Enjoy a snack and craft on the outdoor blankets as well. All Ages. No registration required. Osborn MetroPark, Shelter 3, 3910 Perkins Ave., […]
Just About Horses and Donkeys, Thu. Jun. 2, 6-7 p.m. Increase your horse/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!) Registration required. Limit 8. Please wear closed toed shoes. The Barnyard, 3819 Perkins […]
Bat Survey, Fri. Jun. 3, 8:30-10 p.m. You can be a part of a bat survey! It will be conducted by park naturalists to gather data for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife! We will count bats as they leave their roost. Please bring your own chair. Children must be accompanied by […]
MetroPark Cleanup, Sat. Jun. 4, 10 a.m-12 p.m. Volunteers and walkers of all ages are welcome to join us as we hike around the park and pick up trash along the way! Gloves and trash bags will be provided. Walk ups welcome, no registration required. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron.
