Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include activities such as hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, and photography.

Offers an environmental education center and sustainable farm which contains six miles of trails through natural areas, a discovery room with displays, and exhibits.

Maintains 2 parks in Huron County, with plans to expand to Willard and Monroeville. * Shady Lane Memorial Park. Shady Ln Dr, Norwalk. Features short gravel walking path, expansive green lawn space with trees and native wildflower garden beds. A picnic table, stage, and the Huron County Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Veterans Memorials are all nearby the park entrance. * Nature Trails and Land Lab. S Norwalk Rd W, Norwalk. Features handicap accessible trails, boardwork, pond, stream, campfire area, benches, picnic shelter with tables, learning center with field guides, books and binoculars. Parks are dog friendly.

Provides access to 200 acres of nature sanctuary and working sustainable farm land. Visitors may walk any of the 6 miles of trails.

Plants, maintains, and displays collections of flowers, trees, shrubs, and ground cover for public study and enjoyment.

Provides volunteer training and opportunities for adults. Opportunities include: display booth volunteer, Monty Fox mascot, and additional opportunities.

Provides access to 200 acres of nature sanctuary and working sustainable farm land. Visitors may walk any of the 6 miles of trails.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about Nature, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, photography and more.

Offers various natural areas and reserves, many of which are open to the public. Nature Center is home to live animals and environmental displays. Providers of environmental awareness programs, as well as educational programs and public events.

Provides an open-air science and cultural center.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, community gardening, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.

Provides activities include golf, tennis, adult and youth athletic leagues including but not limited to soccer, flag football, basketball, volleyball, baseball and softball. Youth and adult activities educational programs include summer camp, nature programs, arts crafts and much more are on the schedule. Residents can travel to Urbana (north), Cincinnati (south), and Buck Creek State Park (east), from downtown following the multi-purpose trails.

Provides volunteer training and opportunities for adults. Opportunities include: recreation volunteers (summer), day camp volunteers, volunteer naturalists, and office volunteers.

Provides recreational activities and a wide variety of programs about the natural world, geography, history and the environment for people of all ages. Offerings include hikes, lectures, school programs, games, hands-on experiences, bird walks, community gardening, photography and more. School programs are aligned with state curriculum standards.

Administrative headquarters of park district. Features 150 acres of forests, prairies, ponds and streams. Provides over five miles of public trails. Staff of naturalists sponsors weekly programs for the public featuring a variety of hikes, field trips and natural history programs.

Assists neighborhood groups in the development of community vegetable gardens on vacant lots. Includes help with organizational planning and garden site design. Also offers educational workshops, access to resources, use of equipment, such as rototillers, etc. and a communications network.

Helps develop and maintain local wildlife habitats in various area parks. There are currently 20 metro parks in the Central Ohio area. Parks are available for recreation and leisure to the public through nature trails, educational programming, picnic facilities, nature centers, golf course and many other activities and facilities. Specific recreational activities vary based on location. Visit website for locations and available recreational activities.

Provides marked hiking nature trails, scenic observation deck, and spacious grounds for recreation activities. Picnic pavilion and conference room are also available by reservation only.

Features over 15 cascades and waterfalls, miles of scenic trails, observation deck, and over a hundred acres of natural forests and habitats. * Conference center and a building dedicated to public education currently in development.

Provides guided hikes.

Operates a working farm. Variety of trails and gardens provided for self-guided exploration.

Offers summer classes and activities for youth ages 2 through 14 years old (or up to 7th grade). Classes are designed for age specific activities and children are grouped by age.