December 2, 2024, Press Release from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District: The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District has released information on some upcoming programs and events for December!

October 14, 2024, Press Release from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum: WAPAKONETA, OH— The Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting astronomer and author Dean Regas for an exclusive presentation based on his popular book, 100 Things to See in the Night Sky, on Saturday, October 19, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. After the talk, the museum will be hosting a special outdoor viewing session from 7:00-11:00 pm. A celebrated astronomer, author, and former co-host of the hit PBS program Star Gazers, Regas will expand upon his expertise of the cosmos and show spectators basic tips and tricks to identifying stars, constellations, planets, and more in the night sky. “In terms of modern astronomy, Dean is one of the best,” says Armstrong Museum executive director Dante Centuori. “This will be a fantastic opportunity for the community to learn more about the night sky from one of the country’s leading experts.”

July 23, 2024, Press Release from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District:  The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District has released information on some upcoming programs and events for August!

WAPAKONETA, OH (WLIO) - The Summer Moon Festival wrapped up on Sunday, and visitors took one last chance to learn some science and history. 

A retired NASA astronaut talks about going back to the moon to follow in Neil Armstrong's footsteps.

The museum was buzzing with visitors in April for the eclipse, drawing space fans from all over. And they're gearing up for another busy weekend as they celebrate the 55th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's legendary moonwalk. The Summer Moon Fest kicked off earlier this week, with events at the museum and downtown running through Sunday. Free activities and guided tours will allow visitors to experience the Apollo 11 mission up close, giving a glimpse into the life and achievements of Neil Armstrong.

July 11, 2024, Press Release from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum: WAPAKONETA, OH —The Armstrong Air & Space Museum will be hosting former NASA astronaut Carl Walz as part of the 2024 Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival on Saturday, July 20th. Walz, an Ohio-native, will make several public and private appearances throughout the day at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum and in downtown Wapakoneta. Walz, who grew up in the Cleveland area, is a well-experienced astronaut, with a total of over 230 days in space. Selected in 1990 as part of NASA’s 13th group of astronauts, Walz flew on four space flights and logged an impressive 3,620 orbits and traveled over 94,500,000 miles in space.

What will it take to survive on the Red Planet? Some kids in St. Marys have the answer. The St. Marys Community Library helped the students reach beyond our planet during a “Mars Survival Camp.” Thanks to PBS and the Ohio Department of Education, the students learned a little bit about our galaxy and traveling in it. While many nations and businesses have the dream of traveling to Mars, the kids broke out the Legos to design the perfect base camp for the trip.