Join Maumee Valley Adventurers each Saturday in January, February and March for a trip around the globe as local presenters share their experiences traveling to far away destinations. There is an optional hike from 1 to 2 p.m., then stay for a travel program beginning at 2 p.m. No reservations required.

Cosponsored by Metroparks Toledo, the free, long-running winter program series typically alternates between Wildwood and Oak Openings preserves.

January 21–Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, “It’s Greek to Me!,” presented by Dan Dubiel.

January 28–Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, “From HI to High: Kauai to the mountains of Colorado,” presented by Todd Kime and Mark Loman.

February 4–Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, “Round and Round: a circular trip in the eastern U.S.,” presented by Scott Grenerth .

February 11–Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, “Pedaling, Pondering, and Praying: an 1852-mile life changing journey,” presented by Mike Armstrong.

February 18–Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, “Turkey through the Ages,” presented by Ron Randall.

February 25–Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, “Botswana 1965-2022: a remarkable transformation,” presented by Dick Weisfelder.

March 4–Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, “Iceland: the land of fire, ice, fauna and flora,” presented by Sue Ryno.

March 11–Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, “Exploring Glacier National Park,” presented by Tomko’s and Barbara Laird.

March 18–Oak Openings Preserve, Oak Openings Lodge, “Western Ireland,” presented by Judy Pfaffenberger.

March 25–Wildwood Preserve, Ward Pavilion, “Along the way: Camino de Santiago, from the Pyrenees to the Atlantic Ocean,” presented by Vince Walsh.