Wondering where to take the kids during this dreadful winter? Consider visiting an environmental center. Located at johnny Appleseed Park, the McElroy environmental education center houses many types of educational animals for kids to feed, pet, and learn about.
Johnny Appleseed Park hosted their first of eight hiking events on Saturday. Lima residents gathered at McLean Teddy Bear Park at 9 AM, where they were accompanied by a naturalist as they walked through the park and learned more about nature.
Studies have shown that being out in nature can calm the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, as well as lower blood pressure. The Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District is taking advantage of the health benefits with their “Health Through Nature” program at McLean Teddy Bear Park, where people were encouraged to use their senses to experience nature and forget about their busy work and daily life. A naturalist with the park district spoke on how anyone can take advantage of nature.
