• Native Seed Paper

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    One of the best ways to help wildlife is to establish native plants at home. Participants will create a plantable piece of paper with imbedded native seeds. Learn about the different plant species available for planting and what types of wildlife they will help. Plant the finished paper at home or give away pieces to […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Maple My World

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    With a visit to the McKinnis House, children will learn about the maple sugaring process. They can watch a pioneer make pancakes and then try one with some maple syrup, observe how sap becomes syrup, and participate in activities involving Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers and maple trees. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an […]

    Free
  • Woodcarving Workshop

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Activity Barn 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio, United States

    Woodcarving is a creative hobby using knives and other tools to remove wood to create a figure or an ornate object. Learn about the history of carving, tools, wood, safety, carving techniques, and the process of turning a block of wood into a carving. Participants will learn to carve their own bluebird silhouette decoy. All […]

    $20.00
  • Maple Sugarin Public Day

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio

    Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap and boil it down to produce sweet maple syrup. Other stops of interest include sap science […]

    Free
  • Birds at the Feeders

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Become a citizen scientist by counting birds through the Window on Wildlife for Project FeederWatch. Learn about Project FeederWatch, common backyard birds, bird feeding basics, and view mounts of local birds. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM-12 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Tim Kleman tkleman@hancockparks.com

    Free
  • Small Mammals: Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    While the term small can be subjective, in this open house it means any mammal found in Ohio measuring under a foot in length. These furry friends also weigh less than half a pound. Check out displays on bats, moles, shrews, voles, and mice, including skulls, tracks, and scat and learn why these tiny mammals […]

    Free
  • Searching for Benchmarks

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Scattered throughout the country are small, marked metal disks called benchmarks. Some people will search for them, similar to geocaching. Learn about the hobby of benchmarking, what benchmarks are used for, and how to find these hidden disks. After the presentation, participants can drive themselves to downtown Findlay to search for benchmarks as a group. […]

    Free
  • Life Before the Dinosaurs

    Explore the world of prehistoric life that lived in Ohio before the time of the dinosaurs. Participants will view real fossils, create a paper trilobite craft, and go on a pretend fossil dig to find fossils to take home. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult. Other aged siblings are […]

    Free
  • Wetland Animals Hike

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

    There are all kinds of wildlife that make their homes in the wetlands of Ohio. During this guided hike, look for wetland plants and animals, such as Sandhill Cranes, Mallard Ducks, Western chorus frogs, mourning cloak butterflies, Eastern brown snakes, and the marsh marigold. The trail may be wet and muddy, so wear the appropriate […]

    Free
  • Full Frog Moon Hike

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse 6100 US 224 West, Findlay

    It is time to look for the frog moon. Spring peepers and Western chorus frogs should be calling when the first full moon of spring rises. Trails may be wet and muddy, so wear the appropriate shoes. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 8 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Michelle Rumschlag mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

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

    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 gatherings […]

    Free
  • Hybrid Animals

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    In the animal world, a combination of two different animals can happen, which is referred to as a hybrid. Hybrid animals are the offspring produced from the mating of two different animals. During this program, learn about hybrid animals, discover what makes them unique, and look at hybrid animal displays, including mules, ligers, and grolar […]

    Free