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Birding the Wetlands
Birding the Wetlands
September is a great time to look for shorebirds, since they are in the peak of their fall migration. We will visit the new Wetland Restoration Area in search of Yellowlegs, Wilson’s Snipes, Marsh Wrens, and other birds that either […]
What a Pickle: Open House
What a Pickle: Open House
Since fall is just around the corner, it is time to preserve some of the bounty that the garden has provided the McKinnis family. Demonstrations will show how food was stored and how canning and pickling were done. Pickling will […]
Splendid Spiders Day
Splendid Spiders Day
Spiders come in all shapes and sizes. They might be over your head or under your feet. The grass spider carries its young on its back. The funnel spider waits inside its tunnel for unsuspecting pray to stop by for […]
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Wee Ones: Raccoons
Wee Ones: Raccoons
Meet the bandits of the forest, and our friend, the raccoon. When you think about raccoons, you might think about them digging in trash cans. However, most raccoons prefer living in a tree along a body of water. A story […]
Wee Ones: Raccoons
Wee Ones: Raccoons
Meet the bandits of the forest, and our friend, the raccoon. When you think about raccoons, you might think about them digging in trash cans. However, most raccoons prefer living in a tree along a body of water. A story […]
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Autumn-themed Painted Floor Cloth Workshop
Autumn-themed Painted Floor Cloth Workshop
Jazz up the floor in your kitchen or bathroom by adding a little autumn flair this season with your own floor cloth. We will give you some examples of seasonal items to paint, such as apples, pumpkins, and scarecrows, but […]
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2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
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 […]
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Pioneer Tyke Hikes
Pioneer Tyke Hikes
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover some of the chores that pioneers had during the fall and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding and shelling corn, […]
Pioneer Tyke Hikes
Pioneer Tyke Hikes
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover some of the chores that pioneers had during the fall and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding and shelling corn, […]
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2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
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 […]
Fall Crafts for Kids
Fall Crafts for Kids
The leaves will have started to change color and what a great time for children to create fall-themed crafts. Kids can be creative while making felt leaf finger puppets, paper plate owls and a popsicle stick scarecrow face. Oakwoods Nature […]
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Adult Stream Stomping
Adult Stream Stomping
What better way to learn about life in our local streams than going out to see for yourself. Participants will go into Aurand Run and use nets to catch fish, crayfish, and other smaller organisms, such as water pennies, damselfly […]
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self–guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September to early-November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers have the opportunity to […]
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Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self–guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September to early-November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers have the opportunity to […]
Insects: Open House
Insects: Open House
Come out and explore the world of insects. Some of them are important pollinators, like butterflies and moths, while others just seem to be there to BUG Us! There will be a display of different insects, including (asking Chris for […]
Broom Making
Broom Making
This time of year, you might think about witches flying on brooms, but on the farm, they are making them. Come to the McKinnis House to see how a broom is made. Learn about the process of taking a plant […]
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Leaf Rubbings
Leaf Rubbings
Leaf rubbing, especially in Autumn, is a fun nature art activity for children. We will take a short hike, collect leaves, and learn about trees. After that, children will experience leaf rubbing with crayons. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 […]
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2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
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 […]
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8th Art in the Park: Plein Air Paint-Out
8th Art in the Park: Plein Air Paint-Out
This is an opportunity to join plein air artists from around the area for a day of painting the McKinnis farmstead as well as the woods and prairie areas of this beautiful park. Adult artists working in all media are […]
Autumnfest at Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Autumnfest at Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history, featuring costumed interpreters in the 1847 McKinnis House and Workshop. Horse-drawn hayrides will take place around the prairie area. Live music provided by The Mule Skinners will be in the Activity Barn […]
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Fireside Story: Ox-Cart Man
Fireside Story: Ox-Cart Man
Autumn is a great time to bring the kids to the McKinnis House for a fireside story about the Ox-Cart Man. This story is about a pioneer family who gathered up what they had raised in the garden, sewn and […]
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Kayaking for Active Adults: Fall Float
Kayaking for Active Adults: Fall Float
Have you ever seen the Blanchard River in the fall? What about in a kayak? Active adults can take a leisurely guided kayak trip on the Blanchard River and enjoy the scenic view along the way. There will be a […]
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2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
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 […]
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Fall Bird Hike
Fall Bird Hike
Fall migration is here. On our bird hike we will look for fall migrants like Yellow-rumped Warblers, Fox Sparrows, Kinglets, and Hermit Thrushes. All birders regardless of experience level are welcome to participate. Binoculars will be provided if you do […]
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self–guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September to early-November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers have the opportunity to […]
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Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self-Guided Fall Float Trip
Self–guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September to early-November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers have the opportunity to […]
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Planetarium: New Moon
Planetarium: New Moon
Where did the moon go? It’s not gone, it’s a New Moon. Find out what causes the moon to disappear in the sky and why this is the perfect time to see the other objects that are in our universe. […]
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Tree and Me Summer Hike
Tree and Me Summer Hike
We are heading back to the Aurand Run Trail to see how plants have put on their fall colors and what autumn wildflowers are along the trail. We will see how things have been decomposing and what new things we […]
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2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
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 […]
Nature Bat Craft
Nature Bat Craft
Halloween is coming and what better way to celebrate than to decorate your house with bats. Come and make your very own bat that you can hang up at home by using sticks, leaves, and other objects found in nature. […]
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Archery Instruction Workshop – Teen
Archery Instruction Workshop – Teen
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets […]
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Wetlands Hike
Wetlands Hike
It is time to take a nature hike in the new wetlands area to see what has moved in. We might find frogs, ducks, snakes and all kinds of insects. This is a new and exciting area to explore. Oakwoods […]
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