Tag: nature
-
Outdoor Discovery Day at Side Cut Metropark
Reconnect with nature and explore new ways to get active at Outdoor Discovery Day at Side Cut Metropark—a free, all-ages event celebrating the power of the outdoors to support both physical and mental well-being. This engaging community event marks the launch of a new collaboration between Metroparks Toledo and Mercy Health, highlighting how time spent…
-
Peony Pick and Paint at GardenView Flowers
Join Create Perrysburg at GardenView Flowers for a magical outdoor painting experience. Each artist will pick and assemble their own bouquet. They will then draw inspiration from their freshly picked flowers to create a series of small watercolors.
-
GardenView U-Pick Flowers
Wander a magical garden to pick a bouquet of flowers from more than 30 varieties of blooms. This colorful summer activity is fun for all ages. Gardens are open 9am-7pm every day from June 25 through early September. No advance reservation required. It is $16 to make a bouquet (bring a quart-size mason jar or…
-
Kayak & U-Pick Flowers – GardenView
Enjoy a relaxing paddle down the Maumee River before ending your journey by picking your own bouquet of flowers at the GardenView Flowers’ U-Pick Garden. Maumee River Outfitters is partnering with GardenView Flowers for U-Pick & Kayak events on alternating Fridays (5pm start time) & Sundays (2pm start time) throughout the summer season. Available Dates:Friday,…
-
Sunflowers and Sunsets: Pick and Paint at GardenView Flowers
Join Create Perrysburg at GardenView Flowers for a magical outdoor painting experience. Each artist will pick and assemble their own bouquet. You will then draw inspiration from freshly picked flowers to create a series of small watercolors.
-
Toledo Zoo Orchid Show
The Toledo Zoo Orchid Show is back and blooming bigger than ever! In years past, this vibrant favorite was only available on weekends, but this year you can experience it daily, April 13 — May 3. Step into a world of color and fragrance as more than 2,000 exotic orchids fill the ProMedica Museum of Natural…
-
Coffee with the Birds
Enjoy a birding stroll with coffee! The program starts with a warm drink at the Wood County Museum before heading out on the trail. Registration required.
-
Toledo Plant Exchange
The Toledo Plant Exchange invites gardeners with any level of experience to take part in their annual plant exchange event in Lucas County on May 2nd. The rules of the exchange are simple: all attendees get five free plants just for stopping by (while supplies last), no money needed. Attendees are encouraged to bring plants…
-
The Biggest Week in American Birding
The Biggest Week in American Birding is back from May 8-17, 2026! Location: Northwest OhioDuration: 10-Day Festival The Biggest Week in American Birding is a 10-day festival in northwest Ohio where visitors immerse themselves in the spectacular spring songbird migration. Recognized as one of the top birding events in North America, the festival offers unforgettable…
-
Nature Journaling During the Biggest Week in American Birding
Learn about nature journaling during the Biggest Week at the National Museum of the Great Lakes! Discover how to capture your observations and thoughts through words, pictures, and numbers. This workshop will provide simple and effective techniques for recording what you see and feel in nature. Guided by the NMGL education team, you’ll use thoughtful…
