Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the month of August!
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Area families had the opportunity to learn about the prairie ecosystem and butterflies with the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. As part of Johnny Appleseed's "Prairie Fairies" program, families grabbed their butterfly nets and attempted to catch some of the prairie’s butterflies.
The district recently completed a public survey to gather community feedback on whether a change should be made. The other proposed name was “Metro Parks of Allen County.”
Here are some of the programs and events being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the second half of July!
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - With the weather warming up, it was a nice day for a hike.
A wetland restoration project is underway in western Allen County, thanks to a $2 million grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
February 10, 2025, Press Release from the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District: Here are some the programs being offered by the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District for the remainder of February!
Love was in the air today at Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks, where the theme for today’s Nature Pals class was “We Love Nature” in spirit with Valentine’s Day.
The Johnny Appleseed Metro Parks District is getting some extra funding from the state for its biggest park. The parks district received a $2 million grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources earlier this year to be invested in Kendrick Woods park. The project at Kendrick Woods has progressed quite well and is about 75% complete, according to park officials. The project includes 103 acres of wetland re-establishment to help create new habitats and improve water quality in the Auglaize River.
SPENCERVILLE, OH (WLIO) - Sunday was snowy, overcast, and muddy, but it was still a good day for a hike.