Explore the newly opened Deer Haven Trail, named for the abundance of deer found in the area. This 0.75-mile trail in the southwest corner of the nature preserve loops around a section of former farmland that has been left untouched for nature to reclaim since the park’s opening in 1985. View the area’s unique features […]
Many types of apples are harvested during the fall months. There will be a display of apples, recipes, and a demonstration on how to dry and preserve them in the old-fashioned way. Sample dried apple rings afterwards. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen […]
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover what it was like to live as a pioneer and some of the jobs they had during the fall. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, and churning butter. After each stop, be rewarded with a small taste of the past. Litzenberg Memorial […]
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover what it was like to live as a pioneer and some of the jobs they had during the fall. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, and churning butter. After each stop, be rewarded with a small taste of the past. Litzenberg Memorial […]
There could be coolness in the air of a mid-fall evening to walk through the woods in search of the full moon. Listen to hear the hooting of Oakwoods’ resident Great-Horned Owls and the chirping of tree and field crickets. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 7:30 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is […]
Seeds are plentiful in nature this time of year. Children will get to do the following involving seeds: use old socks to collect them, make a nature scene with paper and glue, play a toss game, try their hand at matching them up, and see what animals eat them. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
Have you participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs and want more practice? A certified archery instructor will supervise an archery open shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 1 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
The woods are full of fall foliage. Walk around Goose Lake and see what might be taking a rest on the lake during this time of migration. Bring along your camera to capture the fall colors. Aeraland Recreation Area Picnic Shelter 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com
Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy early autumn along the Blanchard River as they paddle upstream past the Country Club’s golf course, […]
Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history! The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters and horse-drawn hayrides will be taking place around the prairie. Ongoing demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith and don’t forget to stop by the paddock area to check out the live farm animals. Music by […]
