Buckle up, we are headed on a road trip! Join us and learn about animal migration. We will talk about what migration is, why animals travel long distances, and the different ways animals get to new destinations. There will be pictures of animals that migrate, including Canada geese, monarch butterflies, and even humpback whales. Oakwoods […]
“to be announced” by Steve Rice Shelter House #5 7 PM
Create art by using crayons to transfer the outline of a leaf onto paper. We will talk about leaves and why they fall from the trees this time of year, go on a short hike to look at different colors of leaves, talk about different types of trees, and collect some leaves for our project, […]
In nature, there are many kinds of fungus. As we hike the Loop Trail, which is 1.2 miles, we will look for different kinds of fall fungus, such as shelf fungus and artist fungus. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Shelter 3 1 PM Adults. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com
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 […]
Decorate for Halloween and the fall season by creating your own pumpkin made of yarn and glue. We will work together to create our pumpkins. As we wait for the glue to dry, we will talk about pumpkins and then a story will be read about what happens to a pumpkin after Halloween is over. […]
Just like humans, trees can get sick. Join us and learn about different kinds of tree diseases, what causes them, and the various physical ailments that can show up in trees. We will look at historic cases of severe tree disease, such as the chestnut blight that ravaged trees across the United States. Oakwoods Nature […]
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. 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 Bob Ford and refreshments will be in the Activity Barn. […]
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, […]
A fun story will be read about the exceptionally large turnip and the trouble the animals had when harvesting it. It is fall and time to harvest our vegetables and fruits. We will have vegetables on the sensory table to see, touch, and smell. There will also be a veggie craft to go along with […]
The autumn foliage will be in full swing at this point, so let’s celebrate it by dressing in color blocks of fall color. Your challenge is to wear one item in the solid colors of fall, including red, orange, yellow and brown. We’ll then hike the trails to see if we can find animals like […]
