Oaks are one of the most important trees in the forest. Listen to a story about a little acorn’s wild adventure into becoming an oak tree. Learn about the different types of oaks and acorns, what animals use oaks for food and shelter, and how people use oak trees. Create an acorn craft and use […]
Galls are a kind of swelling growth on the external tissues of plants. Learn what their purpose is, what trees and plants they are found on and what kind of insects make them. Examples will be displayed. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 7 PM Ages 16 and up. Free, but click here to register by […]
Learn about the different ways animals prepare for and survive winter. Explore the topics of hibernation, brumation, and food storage through displays and furs. Hike the trails to see examples of animals prepping for winter such as squirrels and birds searching for food. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM Ages 5-14. Free; but click […]
One of the greatest minds in astronomy was Charles Messier. He helped advance the science of deep space and objects found outside of our solar system. Learn about the history of this famous astronomer along with how he was able to detect such far objects. Look at deep space objects named after Messier inside the […]
Puppetry can be a fun hobby and a good way to start is with sock puppets. Create your own with a new tube sock and crafting materials. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. Click here to register with $5 per person by 1 PM […]
There are no “seagulls” in Ohio, but eight species of gulls are regularly seen in Hancock County, especially during the late fall and winter. Learn about gulls and how to identify this tricky group of birds. After a PowerPoint presentation, drive to the parking lot at Findlay Reservoir #1 to go on a hike in […]
Learn about squirrels through two of Beatrix Potter’s stories, “The Squirrel Nutkin” and “The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes.” Hike to look for squirrels and their food including acorns and walnuts. Children will make squirrels and their acorn out of paper bags and dine on hot chocolate and “nut” snacks by the fireplace. Litzenberg Memorial Woods […]
Life for the pioneers was hard as they traveled the Oregon Trail. The foods they ate had to keep well as they traveled, such as vegetables, bread and fruit. Recipes and samples will be shared with guests. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 8 and up. Click here to register with $2 per […]
Fall is the time of year when the McKinnis men are out hunting meat for the family. Sarah Fishel will be preparing a venison stew with the deer meat her husband John brought home. The stew will be shared with guests that stop by to visit. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages […]
Scales are important. They help some animals defend themselves. Learn about fish and reptiles with displays and hands-on stations that will have snakeskin and turtle shells. Make a paper bowl turtle and take home a lizard coloring sheet. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult. Other aged siblings […]
Muskrats are short and opossums are tall. Cork likes small adventures and Fuzz likes big adventures, which always get him into trouble. Follow the tracks around the Discovery Center to see how this winter adventures ends. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. […]
Ohio’s state gemstone is a rock known as flint. Learn about flint’s geology, what makes Ohio’s flint special, and its importance as a tool making material for both Native Americans and European settlers. View examples of different types of Ohio flint and the park’s collection of Native American arrowheads and other flint tools. Children who […]
