All programs are one hour long unless noted.
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Side Cut Explorer
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board the 12 passenger, wheel-chair accessible tram for a ride along the Maumee River and canal towpath. Every Tuesday, May through October. Free. Groups can schedule separate times for a nominal fee. Fee: Free
Registration Closed
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Wednesday, October 8
Metroparks Seniors: A Taste of Autumn
Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, 1:30 to 3 p.m. A monthly program especially for those 60 and older. Cosponsored by West Park Place. A slide show of beautiful fall colors, followed by an optional, scenic walk or ride aboard the Side Cut Explorer. Refreshments provided. Fee: Free
Registration Closed
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Wednesday Prairie Seed Harvest
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography Parking Lot, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Friday, October 10
Star Watch
Oak Openings Preserve, Girdham and Reed Roads, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of star watching in the darkness of the largest Metropark. Bring binoculars and a telescope. Fee: Free
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Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo: Free Public Program
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monthly programs presented by the club are open to everyone and typically include a guest speaker, nature photography instruction and gallery tours. Light refreshments served. Fee: Free
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Saturday, October 11
Members Program: Maumee River Canoe Float
Off-Site, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Explore the wonders of the scenic Maumee River from a perspective you may not have experienced before - by canoe. For adults and children 13 and older. All minors must be in the same canoe as their legal guardian. Two people per canoe. Fee: Free
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Wee Workshop: Creepy Crawlies and Spooky Creatures
Wildwood Preserve, Metroparks Hall, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their adult companions spend quality time outside in nature learning about a different nature topic each month at various Metroparks. Learn about some creepy crawly but not so scary creatures found in the parks. Fun hands-on activities and a take home craft followed by a nature walk. Fee: Free
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Scary Tales Along Winding Trails
Side Cut, Lamb Center, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Storytelling and fun for children 8 and up and their adult companions. After the walk, enjoy cider. Fee: $ 3.00
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Autumn Adventure: An Evening at Oak Openings
Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake, 5 to 6 p.m. Hike the blue trail and discover wildlife and fantastic fall colors at our largest Metropark. Fee: Free
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Helping Hands: Seed Collecting
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring a brown bag to collect prairie seeds. Program is canceled if weather is stormy. Long pants, work gloves and sturdy shoes are recommended. Great for groups and service hours. Fee: Free
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Oak Openings Region Seed Harvest
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 3 to 5 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie grasses and wildflower seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Bird Study for Adults: Oak Savanna Specialties
Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake, 9 to 11 a.m. Bird lovers will enjoy these monthly outings to explore the world of birds in the Metroparks. Program participants develop a keen eye for spotting the wide variety of birds that live or migrate through the region. Bring your binoculars and bird guides. Explore the Oak Savannas and look for acorn cachers such as red-headed woodpeckers and blue jays. We'll also search for migrating sparrows and other late fall migrants that use the savanna as stopover habitat. Fee: Free
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Moonlight Geocaching Event
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your GPS units to the park for a nighttime of fun geocaching and discover the Oak Openings after dark. Fee: Free
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Sunday, October 12
Oak Openings Explorer Fall Color Tour
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy the fall colors of the Oak Openings while riding the Explorer tram. Groups may register for the 1:30 p.m. tour. Families and individuals can register for the 2:30 p.m. tour. Fee: $ 2.00
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Metroparks Mutts: Awesome Autumn Colors
Wildwood Preserve, Courtyard - Metz Visitor Center, 3 to 4 p.m. Dogs, bring your owners for a monthly walk in the park to sniff out new discoveries. Dogs must be on standard 6 ft. lead, have up-to-date shots and get along with other dogs. Enjoy a fall color walk with your dog. Insect repellent recommended Fee: Free
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Monday, October 13
Manor House
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Manor House, 12 to 5 p.m. In honor of the holiday, Columbus Day, the Manor House will be closed. Please join us on Wednesday, October 15, at noon for a tour of the Stranahan home. Fee: Free
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Canal Experience
Providence, Kimble's Landing, 12 to 5 p.m. In honor of the holiday, Columbus Day, the Canal Experience will be closed. Please join us on Wednesday, October 15, to ride "the Volunteer;" tour the Isaac Ludwig Mill; and shop the General Store. Fee: Free
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Tuesday, October 14
Park Pals: Catch a Falling Leaf
Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Children and their adult partners read stories, play games, make a craft and take a nature walk with a Metroparks naturalist. Learn about fall colors that are appearing all over the park. Dress for the weather. Fee: $ 5.00
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Park Pals: Catch a Falling Leaf
Oak Openings Preserve, Lodge Parking Lot, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Children and their adult partners read stories, play games, make a craft and take a nature walk with a Metroparks naturalist. Learn about fall colors that are appearing all over the park. Read stories, play games, make a craft and go outside for a nature walk. Dress for the weather. Program will be held inside the Lodge. Fee: $ 5.00
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Side Cut Explorer
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board the 12 passenger, wheel-chair accessible tram for a ride along the Maumee River and canal towpath. Every Tuesday, May through October. Free. Groups can schedule separate times for a nominal fee. Fee: Free
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BGSU Concert: Evening Enchantment
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Drawing Room, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Julie Buzzelli, harp and Katie Jones, flute will present a special evening of musical entertainment. Fee: Free
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Full Moon Walk
Swan Creek Preserve, Airport Highway Parking Lot, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Learn moon lore and more on a guided hike into the dark park. (Dogs not permitted. Groups, please call to register.) Fee: Free
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Friends of Side Cut: Owl Walk
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 7 to 8 p.m. Join us for a walk with screech owl calling and the rising of the full moon. Fee: Free
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Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday Prairie Seed Harvest
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography Parking Lot, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Thursday, October 16
Preschool Pioneers: Revolutionary War Days
Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith Center, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Bring your preschooler to explore what it was like to be a child during the Revolutionary War. Children will hear a story and make patriotic tea to take home. Parent participation is required and class size is limited. Fee: $ 5.00
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Friday, October 17
Preschool Pioneers: Revolutionary War Days
Side Cut, Lamb Center, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Bring your preschooler to explore what it was like to be a child during the Revolutionary War. Children will hear a story and make patriotic tea to take home. Parent participation is required and class size is limited. Fee: $ 5.00
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Music in the Grand Manor
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Drawing Room, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Start your morning with music as David Saygers presents Stars of the Future. Ticket price includes the popular Manor House salad buffet lunch. Prepaid reservations required: 419-407-9790. Sponsored by the Manor House Volunteers. Fee: $ 10.00
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Saturday, October 18
The Leaves are a Turnin'
Pearson, Packer-Hammersmith Center, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enter the swamp forest to delight in the peaking of all color. Discover why leaves in the fall are not all the same color as we stroll through the woods. Families and strollers welcome. Fee: Free
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October Meadow
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography Parking Lot, 1 to 2 p.m. As the trees glow with fall color, take a walk to discover how the meadow and its inhabitants prepare for winter. Fee: Free
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Autumn Adventure: Hike to Bendview
Farnsworth, Boat Launch Parking Lot, 2 to 4 p.m. Take in scenic views of the Maumee river and glimpse at migrating wildlife on this 4.4 mile hike along the towpath. Fee: Free
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Nature Shoot: Early Peak Color
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 9 to 11 a.m. Meet in the largest Metropark to take photographs of one of the very best times of the year, and enjoy learning more about photography and our native forest. Fee: $ 15.00
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Oak Openings Region Seed Harvest
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 3 to 5 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie grasses and wildflower seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Interpretive Naturalist Field Training
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 1 to 3:30 p.m. A monthly field training for those interested in sharing nature with others. Recommended for Metroparks volunteer walk leaders and Volunteer Trail Patrol. Fee: Free
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Eco-Hikers
Side Cut, Fallen Timbers Monument, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Young nature lovers learn about the ecological and historical importance of the Metroparks through games, activities and hands-on exploration. Learn about the importance of Side Cut’s floodplain. Fee: Free
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Especially for Families: Tree ID by Leaves, Bark and Nuts
Swan Creek Preserve, Yager Center, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families with children ages 7 and over discover nature together. Discover three ways to identify local trees while enjoying the fall colors. Fee: Free
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Fall Color Rides on
Providence, Kimble's Landing, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. History and nature come together as you travel the Miami and Erie Canal. During the first half of the journey, historical interpreters recount the history of the canal. After passing through Lock No. 44, a naturalist explains the beautiful changed in colo taking place in autumn. This trip will take one and a half hours, so there will be no noon boat run. Fee: $ 9.00
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Sunday, October 19
Farnsworth Exploration
Farnsworth, Roche de Bout Parking Lot, 2 to 3 p.m. No area in the park system has a richer geological, natural and historical importance. Wander along the beautiful Maumee River and learn about the Bowling Green fault, Native American history and how the Maumee River got its name. Fee: Free
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Final Day to enter Celebrating Nature Through Photography Contest
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography, 12 to 5 p.m. Today is the final day that entries are being accepted for the 5th Annual Celebrating Nature Through Photography Contest at the National Center for Nature Photography in Secor Metropark. Visit MetroparksToledo.com for contest information. Fee: Free
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Helping Hands
Side Cut, Riverview Parking Lot, 2 to 4 p.m. Work with naturalist to remove invasive woody species along the trails. Long pants, work gloves, sturdy shoes and drinking water recommended. Great for service hours and groups. Fee: Free
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Oak Openings Explorer Fall Color Tour
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy the fall colors of the Oak Openings while riding the Explorer tram. Groups may register for the 1:30 p.m. tour. Families and individuals can register for the 2:30 p.m. tour. Fee: $ 2.00
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Monday, October 20
Manor House Closed
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Manor House, 12 to 5 p.m. The Manor House will be closed for cleaning. Please join us on Wednesday, October 22, for a house tour at noon. Fee: Free
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Tuesday, October 21
Meet the Author: Wong Herbert Yee
Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, 10 to 11:15 a.m. Elementary teachers and home school families are invited to reserve a spot for their students for a fun morning with the award-winning author of "Tracks in the Snow". The field trip includes a nature walk and time for a brown bag lunch. Co-sponsored with the Toledo Area Council International Reading Association. Teacher's program and reception for a nominal fee, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fee: $ 1.00
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Side Cut Explorer
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board the 12 passenger, wheel-chair accessible tram for a ride along the Maumee River and canal towpath. Every Tuesday, May through October. Free. Groups can schedule separate times for a nominal fee. Fee: Free
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BGSU Concert: Woodwind Wonders
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Drawing Room, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Students from the oboe studio of Jackie Leclair will demonstrate why the oboe has been described as "majestic." Fee: Free
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Wednesday, October 22
Wednesday Prairie Seed Harvest
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography Parking Lot, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Accent on Accessibility: Side Cut Explorer Tram
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. A monthly easy-access program that pairs individuals with disabilities and trained volunteers for a variety of experiences in various Metroparks. Tour Side Cut aboard the Explorer tram and sense the full benefit of the fall colors and fragrances along the Maumee River. Fee: Free
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Thursday, October 23
T.A.A.R.S.: Archaeological Investigations
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Lower Level, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Kevin Nolan, M.A. will discuss the Reinhardt site in Northern Pickaway County. The public is invited to attend. Fee: Free
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Saturday, October 25
Oak Openings Region Seed Harvest
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 3 to 5 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie grasses and wildflower seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
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Ghosts of Providence
Providence, Kimble's Landing, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Meet characters from long ago that dwell in the ghost town of Providence, Ohio. Each tour is limited to 15 people, not recommended for children under 5. For reservations call 419-407-9741. Fee: $ 5.00
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Autumn Adventure: Oak Openings Dunes and Prairie Plant Hike
Oak Openings Preserve, Mallard Lake, 10 to 11 a.m. Hike the red trail to the sand dunes and discover native prairie plants and other rare species that call this preserve home. Fee: Free
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Make A Difference Day
Off-Site, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed on this national day of volunteering to pick up litter, remove invasive plants, participate in restoration projects and more. Join other volunteers as they make a difference in keeping their Metropark beautiful. Individuals, families and groups needed. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring gloves. Work projects available at several park locations. Information and registration call 419-407-9846. Fee: Free
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Sunday, October 26
Canal Experience
Providence, Kimble's Landing, 12 to 5 p.m. Journey along the banks of the restored Miami & Erie Canal in the mule-drawn canal boat, "The Volunteer," visit the Isaac Ludwig Mill for some stone-ground cornmeal, and shop the General Store. "The Volunteer" runs on the hour, the last boat leaves at 4 p.m. Fee: Free
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Oak Openings Explorer Fall Color Tour
Oak Openings Preserve, Buehner Center Porch, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy the fall colors of the Oak Openings while riding the Explorer tram. Groups may register for the 1:30 p.m. tour. Families and individuals can register for the 2:30 p.m. tour. Fee: $ 2.00
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Tuesday, October 28
Side Cut Explorer
Side Cut, Riverview Area, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Board the 12 passenger, wheel-chair accessible tram for a ride along the Maumee River and canal towpath. Every Tuesday, May through October. Free. Groups can schedule separate times for a nominal fee. Fee: Free
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Collectibles: Mice and Miniature Doll Houses
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Solarium, 10 to 11 a.m. From the Mouse House to the Manor House - your favorite Manor House Mouse will have a lot of company at our Collectibles program. Bobbi Beagle will share her famous collection of mice, including Mighty Mouse, and many others. She will also bring her miniature doll house. Join us for coffee or tea and mini-muffins at 9:30 a.m. Presented by the Manor House Volunteers. Fee: Free
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BGSU Concert: Opera Scenes
Wildwood Preserve, Manor House, Manor House, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. "I wish the opera was every night. It is, of all entertainments, the sweetest and most delightful. Some of the songs seemed to melt my very soul." Fanny Burney. Join us for a delightful evening of opera scenes. Join us for a delightful evening of opera scenes. Fee: Free
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Wednesday, October 29
Creature Feature Night!
Wildwood Preserve, Courtyard - Metz Visitor Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Ever wonder about those things that go bump in the night outside your window? Do you want to know more about them? Take a closer look at park night life including bats, coyotes, owls and other creepy crawlers. Come dressed as your favorite animal for a costume contest! Fee: Free
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Wednesday Prairie Seed Harvest
Secor, National Center for Nature Photography Parking Lot, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Join in the fun of harvesting native, northwest Ohio prairie seeds. Come on your own or with a group and help Metroparks collect seeds to be used to restore natural areas in the Oak Openings Region. Fee: Free
Register Now!
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