April 1, 2026, Press Release from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District:
Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the second half of the month of April!
WEEKLY WALKS
The JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT will offer the next WEEKLY WALKS on Wed., April 15 at 9:00 a.m., at HERMON WOODLANDS – WEST SHELTER (485 N. Wapak Rd. Elida, OH 45807).
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Hermon Woodlands. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather – rain, snow, or shine!
Meet at the West Shelter. Register by April 14 online at www.jampd.com or by calling 419-221-1232.
KIDS KRAFTS
The JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT will offer KIDS KRAFTS on Sat., April 18 at 10:00 a.m., at the MCELROY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (2355 Ada Rd., Lima, OH).
Does your child love crafting? We love it too! Bring your crafter for one hour of creative nature craft time. General crafting supplies for the activity will be provided, but if you have any special crafting items you like to use, feel free to bring them along.
Registration is limited to children ages 7 and up. Register by April 17 online at www.jampd.com or by calling 419-221-1232.
KAHOOT TRIVIA NIGHT
The JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT will offer KAHOOT TRIVIA NIGHT on Tues., April 21 at 5:00 p.m., at the MCELROY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (2355 Ada Rd., Lima, OH).
Calling all bird nerds! Bring your smartphones and play some Kahoot with us for some fun bird trivia! Each person will need their own device and will need to access the Kahoot website or have the app downloaded before the program. There will be multiple sessions that include various bird topics during our one hour game of play.
Register by April 20 online at www.jampd.com or by calling 419-221-1232.
WEEKLY WALKS
The JOHNNY APPLESEED METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT will offer the next WEEKLY WALKS on Wed., April 22 at 9:00 a.m., at HERMON WOODLANDS – WEST SHELTER (485 N. Wapak Rd. Elida, OH 45807).
Enjoy the quiet winter mornings while we get in our steps! Join a Naturalist as we walk the trails of Hermon Woodlands. Together we can achieve our fitness goals while also enjoying nature. All ages welcome, and we can set our own pace. Dress for the weather – rain, snow, or shine!
Meet at the West Shelter. Register by April 21 online at www.jampd.com or by calling 419-221-1232.
