The Johnny Appleseed Park District’s Lauer Farms was the campsite and battlefield for for living history reenactments of the second World War. 

Just in time for fall, Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District was out at the Allen County Farm Park giving hayrides. 

The Autumnal Equinox occurs when the sun appears to cross over the equator and occurs near the end of September. The equinox occurred at 9:30 Tuesday morning which marks the beginning of cooler temperatures, shorter days, and a sign that winter is around the corner. The most visible sign of fall is the changing of colors of leaves. Shorter days and cooler temperatures also cause leaves to lose chlorophyll and change colors before eventually falling off. We spoke to a naturalist at the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District about the opportunities fall presents.

Some people might think of social distancing as being locked up inside the house all day. The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District wants to remind everyone that the great outdoors is an ideal place to break out of those four walls while still keeping your distance. 

Although their planned events and activities are canceled through the end of April, all of the parks in the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District will remain open. They have over a dozen parks with more than 30 miles of trails to hike, and the Spring season is one of the most beautiful times to witness nature in. 

Residents across the Allen County area got the chance to explore some of the county's richest history at the Maple Syrup Festival. This year's festival offered several activities for families to enjoy.

There was a hike in the woods where people got to learn more about maple trees and sap. There was also a sugar shack where people learned how maple syrup is made. At the end they got to enjoy pancakes with fresh maple syrup.

It can be a very fun experience hiking during the day, but some may say that hiking at night is even better. Dozens of people participated in the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District's New Moon Hike at Hermon Woods. While on their hike, the moon wasn't out, but they did explore the surrounding nature and the many creatures that live there. One of which was a raccoon that they spotted while walking across a bridge. The park naturalist says hiking can be a good adventure for people who live in town and who don't get to enjoy the outdoor nature experience.

On Saturday people got the chance to get away and explore one of the largest parks in Allen county thanks to one area park district.

Johnny Appleseed Park District's All Trails Hike took hikers on a eight mile adventure through a number of newly opened and older trails at Kendrick woods Park.

Instead of staying dry inside on Saturday, some community members spent this afternoon hiking with their favorite furry friends.