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7Saturday, November 7

Hours vary

HuronOutdoors

Free yard-waste drop-off for Perkins residents

Perkins Township residents can bring yard waste to Barnes Nursery's Huron compost facility.

Barnes Nursery compost facility, November 7–8, Free for Perkins Township residents with proof of residency

5Thursday, November 5

4:30–6 p.m.

ClydeOutdoors

Fall Bingo Hike

Look for nature bingo items on a free guided hike.

The Woods at the Luscombe Farm, meet in parking lot, Free

31Saturday, October 31

noon–1 p.m.

HuronOutdoors

Halloween Hike at Osborn MetroPark

An all-ages Halloween nature walk starts at noon.

Osborn MetroPark, Roger Johnson Nature Center, Atrium, Fee not stated in brochure; confirm with organizer.

29Thursday, October 29

4–5 p.m.

Port ClintonOutdoors

Fall foliage walk at Islander Woods

Explore seasonal changes at Islander Woods with park district staff.

Islander Woods and Trailhead, Free; all ages

28Wednesday, October 28

10–11 a.m.

Oak HarborOutdoors

Magee Marsh guided bird walk

Look for migrating birds on a guided walk at Magee Marsh.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, west boardwalk entrance parking lot, Free; all ages

26Monday, October 26

6:30–7:45 p.m.

HuronOutdoors

Full Moon Owl Prowl

Search for owls on an evening walk at Osborn MetroPark.

Osborn MetroPark, Roger Johnson Nature Center front entrance, Fee not stated in brochure; confirm with organizer.

24Saturday, October 24

noon–1 p.m.

HuronOutdoors

Halloween Hike at Osborn MetroPark

Costumes are welcome for an all-ages Halloween nature walk.

Osborn MetroPark, Roger Johnson Nature Center, Atrium, Fee not stated in brochure; confirm with organizer.

2–4 p.m.

LindseyOutdoors

Monster Archery

A free archery program using monster targets for ages 10 and older.

Creek Bend Farm event lawn, Free

20Tuesday, October 20

10:30–11:30 a.m.

HuronOutdoors

Park Pals: Reptiles

Ages 3–6 explore Ohio reptiles with an adult.

Osborn MetroPark, Roger Johnson Nature Center, Room 109, Fee not stated in brochure; confirm with organizer.

16Friday, October 16

7:30–9 p.m.

LindseyOutdoors

Creatures of the Night Hike

Search for nocturnal wildlife on a free guided evening walk.

Creek Bend Farm — Wilson Nature Center, Free

15Thursday, October 15

8:30–10 a.m.

HuronOutdoors

Birds & Coffee at Osborn MetroPark

Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.

Roger Johnson Nature Center, Atrium, Free park program

14Wednesday, October 14

2–3 p.m.

Berlin HeightsOutdoors

Walk Beneath the Pines

An all-ages guided walk at Hoffman Forest MetroPark; no registration required.

Hoffman Forest MetroPark, Free park program

10Saturday, October 10

8Thursday, October 8

7–8 p.m.

Berlin HeightsOutdoors

Bat Night at Edison Woods

Look for bats with detection equipment. All ages; no registration.

Edison Woods MetroPark

1Thursday, October 1

All day

Erie CountyOutdoors

The Great Pumpkin Hunt

A monthlong scavenger hunt in Erie MetroParks. A new clue each Thursday in October points to a park and trail where a pumpkin is hidden; find all five and the Great Pumpkin to be eligible for a prize pack.

Erie MetroParks, October 1–31