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Spring Hike for Active Adults

Aeraland Recreation Area, Shelter Fostoria, OH, United States

Spring has arrived and it is time to get back on the trails. Join us for this hike as we wave goodbye to winter and say hello to spring. We […]

Free

Solar Eclipse: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

On April 8, Hancock County will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. Learn about this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event for our area including what is an eclipse, why […]

Free

Wee Ones: The Easter Egg

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

It is almost Easter and each year the bunny who decorated the winning egg got to help the Easter Rabbit hide the eggs on Easter morning. Join us for The […]

Free

First Signs of Spring Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Now that spring has arrived, there will be more daylight and temperatures will become warmer. During the hike, we will look and listen for signs of nature. The male American […]

Free

National Weed Appreciation Day

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

In nature, there are many things we refer to as weeds. We are going to look at just how important some weeds are, such as the milkweed that gives life […]

Free

Solar Eclipse Viewer Workshop

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The total solar eclipse is on its way but are you ready to safely view this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event for our area? At this workshop, you can create your own […]

Free

Water Birds

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Spring has finally arrived, and many of the animals who left for the winter will be returning soon. Some of those animals include birds that live on the water. Learn […]

Free

Discovery Stories: A Rainbow of Animals

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

“A Rainbow of Animals” is a story by Melissa Stewart. She tells all about the many colors of creatures in nature. The Scarlet Ibis starts out white as a chick […]

Free

Planetarium: Solar Eclipse

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

On April 8, Hancock County will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. In our indoor planetarium program, we will focus on a solar eclipse:  what it is, […]

Free

National Find a Rainbow Day Hike

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue Parking Lot Findlay, OH, United States

We will take a hike on the .3-mile Lady Bug Loop Trail and look for rainbows. Perhaps we will find a reflection of one in the water at the vernal […]

Free

2024 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

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 […]

Free

Slimy Salamanders

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Salamanders are moving around the wet spring forests. A story will be read about salamanders: what they are, why they are moving this time of year, and their life cycle. […]

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