This is an excellent time of year to find fireflies. Learn about these glowing beetles, including how and why they produce flashes of light. Collect fireflies from the lawn in the Robert G. Payne Arboretum before hiking the trails in search of different species of fireflies and other nocturnal wildlife. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks […]
Ohio is home to over 170 different types of fish. Learn about Ohio’s sport fish and non-sport fish species, ancient fish now found as fossils, and why Ohio has no official state fish. View taxidermied fish and live fish. Children who attend can play a magnetic fishing game, create a fish craft, and color a […]
Step back in time at Blue Rock Nature Preserve. Once a strip mine, this land was important for the blue clay found in the soil which was used in nearby manufacturing. The timeline of the area, nearby facilities that used the clay, and change of ownership will be covered. Dress appropriately for the weather. Blue […]
See the Blanchard River via kayaking and learn what plants and animals live along its shore. The float will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to Bright Road and back. Zonta Landing at Riverside Park 6:30-8:30 PM Ages 16 and up. Click here to register with $15 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 […]
Hike the new section of the Blanchard River Greenway Trail from Eastpoint Area to the pedestrian bridge over the Blanchard River. Learn about the Blanchard River and search for wildlife. On the way back, hike through Vogelsong Conservation Area. The total hike is approximately 2.5 miles on a variety of trail surfaces, including asphalt, boardwalk, […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A Program […]
Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 7PM
Spirals are a shape found in nature. Listen to the story “Swirl by Swirl” and look at samples of nature swirls. Make a swirl craft with rocks or paint a swirled seashell. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration […]
A thimble is a small, pitted cup worn on the finger that protects it from being pricked or poked by a needle while sewing. A collection of thimbles will be on display, along with historical information about them. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6-7:30 PM Adults 16 and up. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com
Animals can make their homes underneath dead logs. Some of these critters enjoy logs for the moisture, while others like to eat rotting wood. Roll over logs to find animals such as millipedes, spiders, and garter snakes. Dress appropriately for the weather. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Parking Lot by Shelter 3 6 […]
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 9-15. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Wednesday, July 16. […]
