Upcoming Programs and Events Page

Events are subject to change. Follow our Facebook page for updates and announcements.

Staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate. Please tell us your needs at the time of registration, but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. For additional information or questions, please contact Metroparks staff by calling 419-407-9700 or by using the 'contact us' form at MetroparksToledo.com.

July Programs

Tai Chi Practice (Ages 18 and up)
Secor, Secor Center
Tuesday, July 1, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Practice your Tai Chi skills and connect to the natural energy flows around you with Certified Tai Chi Instructor Dr. Holly Eichner. This program is for those who have already completed the six-week Tai Chi for Beginners class with Holly. Poses can be accomplished in seated or standing positions. Wear tennis shoes (no sandals), wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows your body to move freely and bring a reusable water bottle filled with water. This program is held outdoors.

Toddler Trails (Ages 0-3)
Wildwood Preserve, Metz Stables
Wednesday, July 2, 10 to 11 a.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

This outdoor, multi-sensory nature play and exploration introduces your toddlers up to three years of age to the natural world and promotes its preservation. Adult companions accompany and assist in their child's experience at the program. Register toddlers only.

Fallen Timbers Battlefield Walk (Ages 12 and up)
Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Visitor Center parking lot
Thursday, July 3, 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

Fallen Timbers has been called one of the most important battles in American history. Join us for a walk around the battlefield to learn the history behind this conflict, the peoples involved, and its consequences.

Science Saturday (All Ages)
Providence, Kimbles Landing
Saturday, July 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

May Mammals! Do you know the difference between a muskrat and a woodchuck? Do you know why muskrat were so important to the Providence area? You'll get the chance to touch real mammal pelts, learn about the importance of mammals in our ecosystem, and maybe even spot some in the wild.

Audubon Islands Restoration Kayak Eco-Tour (Ages 12 and up)
Orleans Park boat launch
Saturday, July 5, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $32 [REGISTER]

Metroparks is leading efforts to restore shoreline and in-water habitat at Audubon Islands State Nature Preserve in the Maumee River between Maumee and Perrysburg. As owner of the approximately 160-acre island complex, Metroparks Toledo received $3.9 million in Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and Ohio EPA Section 319 grants to fund engineering, design, permitting and restoration construction on and near the island complex. Experience the peace of the river and search for birds and other wildlife as you kayak with a naturalist and learn more about the project.

Try It! Youth Fishing (Ages 17 and under)
Cannonball Prairie, parking lot
Wednesday, July 9, 4 to 7 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, we invite you to reel in Metroparks memories at these youth fishing events. Ages 17 and Under (Ages 16 & 17 will need to have an Ohio Fishing License.)

Location: Cannonball Prairie Metropark near the map kiosk. This event is Open House style, come anytime during the event.

Fishing poles and bait available on a first come, first served basis—anglers are welcome to bring their own equipment.
Help protect the balance of this ecosystem by taking all of your live bait home and dumping nothing into the water or onto land!
This event runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

Backpacking 101: Moseley Trail for Families
Secor, Secor Center parking lot
Friday, July 11, 11 a.m. to Saturday, July 12, 11 a.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Join us for Backpacking 101, presented by Mercy Health, for a full mind, body and wellness experience with your family. Backpack your way through dynamic habitats of Secor Metropark, connect to the Moseley Trail, and spend the night camping at the serene Wiregrass Lake. This is the perfect backpacking experience for young explorers and families. Top off your evening with a magical stand up paddleboarding experience on Wiregrass Lake.

Try It! Adaptive Equipment (All Ages)
Wildwood Preserve – July 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE [DETAILS]

Hit the trails and set out on an adventure with the freedom of Metroparks Adaptive Bike Rides, Tricycles, Action Track Chair and more! This equipment is making its way around to various Metroparks. Come during these open hours to give one--or all of them--a try.

Additional Dates:

Glass City – July 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Swan Creek Preserve – July 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wildwood Preserve – August 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Side Cut – August 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Star Struck: Solar System Tour (Ages 5 and up)
Glass City, Market Hall
Friday, July 11, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Learn more about our closest star, the sun, and the planets we neighbor. Embark on a scale-model tour of the solar system and marvel at the sizes and vast distances between planets. We'll hike 0.5 miles during the program, and end at Market Hall. Return to your car at your leisure after looking at our sun through the solar telescope. Roller skating, FitPark Climb rock wall, and The Garden restaurant are all available at Market Hall after the program (fees apply).

Star Struck: Solar Viewing (All Ages)
Glass City, Market Hall
Friday, July 11, 3 to 4 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Explore the star of our solar system, the sun, with a special solar viewing session of star struck. We'll have telescopes equipped with filters for solar viewing and enjoy family-friendly activities that explore the science of the sun. This is an open-house style program; viewers may come and go as they please any time during the designated time frame. Roller skating at The Ribbon and FitPark Climb rock wall will also be available in this location during this time frame (fees apply).

Try It! Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 8 and up)
Wiregrass, parking lot
Friday, July 11, 6 to 7 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $18 [REGISTER]

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Wiregrass Lake Metropark. Naturalists will teach you the basics during this fun stand up paddleboarding experience.

Time Traveler's Family Adventure (Ages 4 and up, Families)
Side Cut, Silver Lake parking lot
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to Noon
Reservations Required, Fee: $15 [REGISTER]

Part Two of the Time Traveler's Family Adventure! For this adventure, we will be traveling back in time 400 years and participating in the fur trade. Can you and your group gather enough animal furs, travel to a trading post, and sell your goods for enough supplies to survive the winter? Join us for this fun and educational program. Activities will include canoeing, orienteering, animal tracking, trivia, and more! Everyone who completes the challenges will win a take-home craft. Register by team: One adult per team required. Up to 6 individuals can be included in one registration. This is the second of three history-themed family programs.

Blacksmithing 101 (Ages 16 and up)
Providence, Isaac Ludwig Mill
Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $25 [REGISTER]

Ever wanted to learn how blacksmiths make all those cool designs and bend all that metal? Here’s your opportunity to learn the basics of blacksmithing from one of Ludwig Mill’s master blacksmiths. The lesson includes actual forge work as well as making a project to take with you.

Archery Equipment Rentals (Ages 5 and up)
Westwinds, Static Archery Range
Sunday, July 13, 12 to 2 p.m. [REGISTER] or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
[REGISTER]
Reservations Required, Fee: $8

Uncork & Unwind (Ages 21 and up)
Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith Center
Tuesday, July 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $25 [REGISTER]

Celebrate summer with a glass of wine during this guided painting class. No experience is necessary for these nature-inspired paintings! We'll provide step-by-step instruction, plenty of time to be creative, and a relaxing glass of wine. Bring a friend and your comfiest painting clothes. All other materials will be provided.

Star Struck: Deep Sky Objects (Ages 12 and up)
Whitehouse Library, parking lot
Wednesday, July 16, 10:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Escape from the light pollution of the big city and experience the wonder of dark, starry night skies. Discover the stories in the stars as we constellation hop around the night sky with Metroparks naturalists, and get up close with planets, galaxies and distant objects with amateur astronomers John Starr and Jim Gasser and their telescopes. Bring a camp chair, and dress for the weather in layers.

Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour, supported by Otterbein SeniorLife (All Ages)
Side Cut, Riverview parking lot
Friday, July 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $5 [REGISTER]

Explore Side Cut from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting plants and animals that make their home along the mighty Maumee River. The tour will pause for a 30-minute picnic in a scenic park location. Explorer Trolley Park Tours are supported by Otterbein SeniorLife.

Wildwood 50th Jubilee (All Ages)
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House
Saturday, July 19, 2 to 6 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Wildwood Preserve Metropark is celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2025! Metroparks invites the community to join us in commemorating the occasion with family-friendly lawn games, crafts, historic tours, and live music, along with an accompanying Ice Cream Social [sponsored by Manor House Volunteers]. Treats and sweets available for a fee.

Grounds Tour (All Ages)
Wildwood Preserve, Metz Stables
Saturday, July 19, 1 to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

Discover how the Stranahan Estate transformed into a Metropark. Hear the historic story behind Wildwood Preserve Metropark on a one-mile grounds tour. All Grounds Tours will meet at the Metz Stables at Wildwood. After the Grounds Tour, be sure to save some time to walk through the Ellen Biddle Shipman Garden or hike the trails of Wildwood! Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and dress for the weather. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Try It! Kayaking (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Sunday, July 20, 12:30 to 1:30 [REGISTER] or 2 to 3 p.m. [FULL]
Reservations Required, Fee: $18

Kayaking is a fun way to explore the water and stay fit while enjoying nature. Join Metroparks staff to learn basic paddle strokes and give kayaking a try during this beginner friendly 1 hour program.

Try It! Youth Fishing (Ages 17 and under)
Cannonball Prairie, parking lot
Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. to Noon
No Reservations Required, FREE

Fishing poles and bait available on a first come, first served basis—anglers are welcome to bring their own equipment.
Help protect the balance of this ecosystem by taking all of your live bait home and dumping nothing into the water or onto land!
This event runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Please bring a reusable water bottle filled with water.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
Open house style—come anytime during the event.

Try It! Canoeing (Ages 4 and up, Families and Dog Friendly)
Side Cut, Silver Lake parking lot
Sunday, July 27, 1 to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $4 [REGISTER]

Enjoy a relaxing paddle around Silver Lake and learn basic paddle strokes during this beginner friendly 1 hour program. This program is dog friendly for friendly dogs! Participants must be 8 years or older to paddle, minors must be accompanied by an adult. Register all paddlers 8 years and older. Up to two children ages 4 to 7 may ride for free along with two paddlers that are ages 8+. For dog owners: We recommend that you bring a well-fitted dog life vest for your pooch. Please also remember that an important park rule is to keep your pets on a leash. The canoe dock at Silver Lake is accessible.

Try It! Canoeing (Ages 4 and up, Families and Dog Friendly)
Side Cut, Silver Lake parking lot
Sunday, July 27, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $4 [REGISTER]

Try It! Adaptive Equipment (All Ages)
Swan Creek, Airport Hwy. parking lot
Thursday, July 31, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE [DETAILS]

Additional Dates:

Wildwood Preserve – August 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Side Cut – August 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Try It! Tree Climbing (Ages 8 and up)
Side Cut, Silver Lake parking lot
Thursday, July 31, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $32 [REGISTER]

Ready for adventure? Take your love for nature to new heights with our fun and safe tree climbing program! Participants will use harnesses and climbing ropes to get to the treetops. All equipment provided.

AUGUST PROGRAMS

Star Struck: Star Party with Toledo Astronomical Association (All Ages)
Howard Marsh, east parking lot
Friday, August 1, 9 to 11 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Escape the light pollution of the big city and experience the wonder of dark, starry night skies. Join amateur astronomers from the Toledo Astronomical Association and peer through a telescope to get up close to the moon, planets, and other astronomy wonders. Night photography enthusiasts will also be on hand to share tips and tricks.

Star Struck: Solar Viewing (All Ages)
Whitehouse Library
Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Science Saturday (All Ages)
Providence, Heritage Center
Saturday, August 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Grounds Tours
Wildwood Preserve, Metz Stables
Saturday, August 2, 1 to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

5 Mile Hike (Adults and 16+)
Howard Marsh, east parking lot
Saturday, August 2, 1 to 4 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Enjoy a refreshing hike in the largest marsh restoration east of the Mississippi! The focus of these hikes will be exercise, but we will make occasional nature stops.

Stand Up Paddleboarding: Water Games (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Sunday, August 3, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $22 [REGISTER]

Let the games begin! Learn the basics of stand up paddleboarding, then practice your skills by competing in fun games on the water. Work with your team to throw, splash, and maneuver your way to the win! Registration is individual and teams will be formed at the start of the program. Prior stand up paddleboarding experience recommended, but not required.

Try It! Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Sunday, August 3, 3 to 4 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $18 [REGISTER]

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Blue Creek Metropark. Naturalists will teach you the basics during this fun stand up paddleboarding experience.

Toddler Trails (Ages 0-3)
Wildwood Preserve, Metz Stables
Wednesday, August 6, 10 to 11 a.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Blacksmithing 101 (Adults and 16+)
Providence, Isaac Ludwig Mill
Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $25 [REGISTER]

River Stomp (Ages 4 and up, Families)
Side Cut, Riverview parking lot
Tuesday, August 12, 6 to 7 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

The river runs low in August, providing a perfect opportunity for adventurers of all ages to get their feet wet and explore. Wander the fascinating bedrock exposed by the river and stomp around shallow pools and rapids to see what cool critters we can catch.

Try It! Youth Fishing (Ages 17 and Under)
Cannonball Prairie, parking lot
Wednesday, August 13, 4 to 7 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, we invite you to reel in Metroparks memories at these youth fishing events.

Try It! Kayaking (Adults and 8+)
Wiregrass Lake, boat launch
Saturday, August 14, 6 to 7 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $18 [REGISTER]

Paint & Sip (Adults and 8+)
Farnsworth, Roche de bout
Friday, August 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $15 [REGISTER]

Celebrate Summer with our two-hour guided painting classes! No experience is necessary for this Summer-inspired painting. We'll provide step-by-step instruction, plenty of time to be creative, and a cup of lemonade! Bring a friend and your comfiest painting clothes. All other materials will be provided.

MetroBarks Yappy Hour presented by Pet Supplies Plus (Ages 18+)
Oak Openings Preserve, Beach Ridge Area, The Wheelhouse
Saturday, August 16, 4 to 6 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

It’s a tail-wagging good time for dogs and their humans. Enjoy dog-friendly activities, giveaways, and treats. An added bonus - Pet Supplies Plus will be on hand to offer their expertise too! It’s a casual way to hang out, meet other dog lovers and let your pups play. Learn about becoming a Metroparks Member, and how to add your dog as a MetroBarks Member, too.

Heart & Sol Forest Therapy (Ages 18+)
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Sunday, August 17, 7 to 10 a.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Join us in Heart & Sol Forest Therapy, presented by Mercy Health, for a full mind, body and wellness experience. Soak in the vital energy of the sun as you immerse yourself in the healing elements of Wildwood Preserve Metropark and reconnect with your untamed roots through invitations and sharing circles. The fee includes the complete sequence of the Forest Therapy experience, as recognized by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, and led by an ANFT-certified guide.

Try It! Canoeing (Ages 4 and up, Families, Dog Friendly)
Side Cut, Silver Lake parking lot
August 17, 1 to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $4 [REGISTER]

1 Hour Fitness Hike (Adults and 16+, Dog Friendly)
Manhattan Marsh Preserve, parking lot
Sunday, August 17, 1 to 2 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Enjoy hiking on the Buckeye Basin trail around the marsh and take a step toward your fitness goals! The focus of these hikes will be exercise, but we'll make occasional nature stops.

Try It! Adaptive Equipment (All Ages)
Wildwood Preserve, Whitetail Shelter parking lot
Tuesday, August 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

Wildwood 50th: The Beaver Wars, (Adults and 16+)
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall
Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
No Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

Celebrate Wildwood's 50 years of citizen support and learn something new! 324 years ago, a century-long series of conflicts that has come to be known as the Beaver Wars finally ended. Join us as we learn about this little-known event that greatly impacted the fates of Native nations and the early European colonies of North America.

Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour
Supported by Otterbein SeniorLife (All Ages)
Glass City, Market Hall parking lot
Wednesday, August 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $5 [REGISTER]

Explore Glass City Metropark from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting some of the historical components of Glass City. The hour-long tour will pause for a 30-minute picnic in a scenic park location. Explorer Trolley Park Tours are supported by Otterbein SeniorLife.

Kayak Rescues (Ages 16 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $45 [REGISTER]

Would you know what to do if you or a paddling buddy capsize your boat? Learn about paddling safety and practice multiple kayak rescue techniques in a controlled setting to help you feel more comfortable on larger bodies of water. Paddlers of all experience levels can benefit from this class, but it is not recommended for first time kayakers. Paddlers should be ready and willing to be ""swimmers""- to get out of the kayak to learn capsize skills.

Toledo Tree Tots Preschool Club (Ages 2.5 to 5)
Various Metroparks
Thursdays, August 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m.[REGISTER]
Fridays, August 22, 9 to 10:30 a.m. [REGISTER]
Fridays, August 22, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. [REGISTER]
Reservations Required, Fee: $115

Explore a canal boat, sing campfire songs, play in the mud, and more! Your preschooler will engage in hands-on nature activities throughout the school year that support early childhood development and pre-literacy skills. Preschoolers ages 2.5 – 5 and their adult companions, will meet for monthly immersive outdoor experiences. Each month will feature a different theme and a different park.

Archery Equipment Rentals (Adults and 5+)
Westwinds, Static Archery Range
Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. to Noon [REGISTER] or 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. [REGISTER]
Reservations Required, Fee: $8

Rent archery equipment to shoot the 3D course. Each participant will need to show proficiency, safety and range etiquette before entering the 3D course. Instruction will take approximately 20 minutes and you can use the equipment for up to 2 hours. If you have rented or attended a program in the past, instruction might not be necessary, but you still need to show staff that you can complete the safety checklist before taking equipment on the 3D course.

Try It! Kayaking (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Sunday, August 24, 3 to 4 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $18 [REGISTER]

3 Mile Hike (Adults and 16+, Dog Friendly)
Swan Creek Preserve, Airport Hwy parking lot
Monday, August 25, 6 to 8 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

Enjoy a refreshing hike through the diverse habitats of Swan Creek Preserve Metropark while taking a step toward your fitness goals! The focus of these hikes will be exercise, but we'll make occasional nature stops.

Try It! Stand Up Paddleboarding (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Saturday, July 26, 3 to 4 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $18 [REGISTER]

Calling all beginner paddlers! Beat the heat and splash in the cool, clear water at Blue Creek Metropark. Naturalists will teach you the basics during this fun stand up paddleboarding experience.

Stand Up Paddleboarding--Water Games! (Ages 8 and up)
Blue Creek, Nona France Quarry
Saturday, July 26, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $22 [REGISTER]

Nature at Night: Batty About Bats (All Ages)
Pearson, parking lot 5
Tuesday, August 26, 8:15 to 9:15 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $3 [REGISTER]

Experience the wonder of your parks after dark. Watch bats take off for their nightly hunt as twilight falls and learn about these graceful aerial acrobats. This program runs rain or shine and minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Try It! Adaptive Equipment (All Ages)
Side Cut, Riverview parking lot
Thursday, August 28, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
No Reservations Required, FREE

StewardSHIP: Canoe Clean-Up Paddle (Ages 12 and up)
Glass City, parking lot
Thursday, August 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, FREE [REGISTER]

The Maumee River provides habitat to wildlife, drinking water for many, scenic views, and recreational opportunities. It also faces a constant battle against the litter that gets washed into our waterways. Join Partners for Clean Streams and Metroparks naturalists to help keep this critical natural resource clean. We'll paddle canoes to collect trash from the river and the shoreline on both sides of the river. All trash collected will be tracked and reported to provide data to scientists battling debris pollution in waterways. Dress to get wet and very dirty. All paddling and litter clean up equipment is provided.

Try It! Youth Fishing (Ages 17 and Under)
Cannonball Prairie, parking lot
Saturday, August 30, 9 a.m. to Noon
No Reservations Required, FREE

Whether you are an experienced angler or trying fishing for the first time, we invite you to reel in Metroparks memories at these youth fishing events.

Updated: July 18, 2025

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Supported by Otterbein SeniorLife

Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour (All Ages)
Glass City, Market Hall
August 20, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $ [REGISTER]

Explorer Trolley Night Ride (All Ages)
Pearson, Macomber Lodge parking lot
September 9, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $ [REGISTER]

Explore Pearson Metropark after dark from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting nocturnal animals and nighttime nature in the Great Black Swamp.

Fall Color Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour (All Ages)
Secor, Secor Center parking lot
October 29, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $5 [REGISTER]

Explore Secor Metropark from the cozy fall comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting the colorful sights, sounds, and smells of the fall season. The hour-long tour will pause for a 30-minute picnic in a scenic park location.

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Celebrate Blue Week! Explorer Trolley Park Tour (All Ages)
Oak Openings Preserve, parking lot
May 3, 3 to 4 p.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $5 ; [REGISTER]

Celebrate Blue Week and explore Oak Openings Preserve Metropark from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting the blue plants and animals that help make this globally rare region so unique.

Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour (All Ages)
Howard Marsh, parking lot
June 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $ [REGISTER]

Explore Howard Marsh Metropark from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. Experience the peace of the marsh and search for birds and other wildlife as you ride through this restored wetland with a naturalist. The hour-long tour will pause for a 30-minute picnic in a scenic park location.

Explorer Trolley Picnic & Park Tour (All Ages)

Side Cut, Riverview parking lot
July 18, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Reservations Required, Fee: $5 [REGISTER]

Explore Side Cut Metropark from the comfort of the open-air Explorer Trolley. A naturalist will take you on an hour-long ride highlighting plants and animals that make their home along the mighty Maumee River. The tour will pause for a 30-minute picnic in a scenic park location.