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Discovery Stories: Poo-Dunit

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

This is a story about animal scat placed outside mouses door. As we read this very funny story “Poo-Dunit” kids will learn all about scat and how to tell who […]

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Brown in Nature Hike

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

Autumn’s peak colors may have passed, but the brilliance of brown will be everywhere. We will look for the different shades of brown in leaves, tree bark, dead logs and […]

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Invasive Organisms

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

Usually, ecosystems have a harmonious balance of all different forms of life, but sometimes there are organisms that can disrupt the fine balance of a given environment. Invasive species are […]

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Native American Story: Raven

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

After our story about how the spirit Raven brought the sun to the world, we will talk about the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest. Children can create their own […]

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Forest Adventures for Homeschoolers

Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

Participants will learn about the parts of a tree and their uses, the different layers that make up a forest, and which animals call them home. Then we will venture […]

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Mother Nature Story Time: Riverside Ramblers

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area Findlay, OH, United States

Mother Nature will be sharing a story about the Riverside Ramblers, “A Journey Downstream” in the Nature Play Area. It is time to hibernate, and frog needs to find a […]

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Nature Games in the Park

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

School is out for the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a great time to get out in the park with friends, have fun, and play games, such as Scat Toss and […]

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Pine Needle Brushes

Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

Create your own tiny brush made of pine needles that you can use to help clean off dirt from things like a table or desk. We will go out on […]

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One Long Rest: Hibernation in Animals

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

Winter is coming and while children are getting ready to play in the snow, many animals are preparing for a long snooze. In this program, we will learn about the […]

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Turkey Scavenger Hunt

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

Visit the Discovery Center to learn about wild turkeys. Look at a real turkey and some turkey parts, hear what they sound like, and do a turkey coloring page. After […]

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Native American Story: Coyote

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

Listen to the story of how blue coyote, a spirit with a nose for trouble, got his gray color that we see today. After our story, we will talk about […]

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The Rock Cycle

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

A rock is an interesting and complex thing that can change slowly over time. Learn about a rock and the rock cycle. We will read a story, learn about the […]

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