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 […]
Here’s a chance to create fall-themed décor. Participants will make fall colored glitter slime, a tissue paper leaf-shaped suncatcher, decorate miniature foam pumpkins and squash and create a scarecrow head out of popsicle sticks. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6:30 PM All ages are welcome. Click here to register with $5 per set of crafts […]
On a guided bird hike, search for birds passing through the area on their fall migration. Look for birds like warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, hawks, and other fall migrants. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Parking lot by Shelter 3 9 AM All ages are welcome. […]
Celebrate the beginning of fall. While it’s Fall Equinox Eve, as autumn starts officially at 2:19pm the next day, learn what’s happening with the ending of summer and the starting of fall. Why do deciduous leaves turn the color they do, and which animals have already left to fly south. Visitors will be able to […]
Hike the Lady Bug Loop Trail in search of fall related objects in a scavenger hunt like a red leaf, a squirrel, and an acorn. While on the trail collect a few cool leaves to be used in a leaf rubbing craft. Blue Rock Nature Preserve Edgar Avenue parking lot 10 AM Ages 3-5 with […]
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 section of Litzenberg south of U.S. Route 224 is seldom visited but it contains miles of trails and vast areas of natural habitats. Hike a mile and a half section of the Southland Trail traveling through riparian forest, prairie, and wetland habitats. Learn about the history of the area and about the plants and […]
Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 8PM
Mastodons became extinct in Ohio around ten thousand years ago, but evidence of them can still be found in the parks by looking at plants. Learn about ecological anachronism and the types of animals that lived in Ohio during the last ice age. On a hike, search for plants that have adapted to live along […]
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a certified archery instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Monday, […]
Gather sticks and other natural materials to make a spider-themed wreath. Materials will be glued to a wooden base and can be adorned with plastic spiders, fake spider web and other themed decorations. All supplies will be provided. Hot drinks will also be served. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6:30 PM All ages are welcome. […]
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 […]
