Hours vary
Free yard-waste drop-off for Perkins residents
Perkins Township residents can bring yard waste to Barnes Nursery's Huron compost facility.
Thursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
Hours vary
Perkins Township residents can bring yard waste to Barnes Nursery's Huron compost facility.
4:30–6 p.m.
noon–1 p.m.
2–4 p.m.
A guided hike covers about two miles with changes in elevation.
4–5 p.m.
Explore seasonal changes at Islander Woods with park district staff.
10–11 a.m.
Look for migrating birds on a guided walk at Magee Marsh.
6:30–7:45 p.m.
noon–1 p.m.
Costumes are welcome for an all-ages Halloween nature walk.
2–4 p.m.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
7:30–9 p.m.
Search for nocturnal wildlife on a free guided evening walk.
8:30–10 a.m.
Adult birdwatching program with loaner binoculars; walk-ins welcome.
2–3 p.m.
An all-ages guided walk at Hoffman Forest MetroPark; no registration required.
noon–1 p.m.
Costumes welcome for an all-ages nature walk; no registration.
7–8 p.m.
Look for bats with detection equipment. All ages; no registration.
All day
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.