The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and many of its recreational partners, including Lake Metroparks, are challenging the state’s young people to turn off their computers, televisions and PlayStations and “Explore the Outdoors” this summer.
The challenge is aimed at reuniting children, especially those in elementary school, with the natural world in order to improve their physical and emotional health and make them better environmental stewards in the future.
As part of the campaign, Lake Metroparks is sponsoring events and activities for children and families that will heighten their appreciation of nature and the outdoors. Activities include:
Here is the complete list of activities and locations throughout the state of Ohio.