Spring Moths!

On Wed., May 31, at 8:30 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer SPRING MOTHS! at the MCELROY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (2355 Ada Rd. Lima, OH).

Late spring offers some of the best mothing of the year with many of the large, charismatic moths emerging as adults. While it may be a late program, some of the most fascinating things come out at night (and not just moths!). We will start with an indoor presentation and then go outside to a moth sheet, black lights, and baited trees. Flashlights and cameras are encouraged. Register by May 30 by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com.

Beginning Archery

On Wed., May 24, at 7:00 p.m., the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District will offer BEGINNING ARCHERY at KENDRICK WOODS – EVAN’S ARCHERY RANGE (1376 N. St. Mary’s Rd., Spencerville, OH).

Participants age 9 through adult can go to the Evan’s Archery Range for an hour session. Certified archery staff will be on hand to assist beginning archers on the fundamentals of archery. Mathews Genesis bows and all other supplies will be provided by the park district. Archery supplies are co-sponsored by the ODNR Division of Wildlife in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife Restoration Program. Participants in the program must use bows provided. Wear closed toe shoes, remove earrings, and tie back long hair. Register by May 22 by calling 419-221-1232 or go to www.jampd.com.