• Mud Painting

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

    Some of the earliest pigments used to produce art were from mud, soil, and rocks. Create art using the earth by painting a fun picture using a brush and a bucket of mud, learn about the process of creating earth tone pigment paints, and try using some premade soil-based paint. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Wiggly Worms

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

    Worms are wonderful creatures that live underground. Children will be able to check out the inhabitants of the worm bin and learn the animal’s body parts, create a habitat to take home with them, go on a worm search, and make worm art. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Riverbend Recreation Area, Oxbow Bend Activity Area, Charles J. Younger Pavilion 16618 TR 208, Findlay, Ohio

    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
  • Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching 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 […]

    Free
  • Navigating By the Sky

    Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

    Chloe Nielson from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Navigating by the Sky. The program will explain how to find location and direction using the stars or the Sun. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available (club members can show you how to use […]

    Free
  • Metamorphosis: Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Metamorphosis is when an animal transitions from juvenile to adult forms while changing appearance. Animals that undergo this will be on display including butterflies and frogs. Children will be able to crawl through the Metamorphosis Tunnel and change from caterpillars into butterflies. Create a lifecycle wheel of a frog using construction paper and markers. All […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Who’s Egg Is It?

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    Eggs come from different creatures in nature. See various kinds of eggs on display, then match the egg to who laid it. Play the egg game and search the area for hidden eggs. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Bright Conservation Area 10184 Township Road 244, 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
  • Safari Animals

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

    Let’s go on a safari! Discover the various animals that would be found on a safari including elephants, lions, and zebras. Go on a local expedition through the Nature Play Area looking for wild animals including Northern Cardinals, Eastern Fox Squirrels, and Stag Beetles. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1 PM Ages 3 and […]

    Free
  • What to Like About Lichen

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    With fungi, people might think of mushrooms, yeast, or mold, but there is another interesting group. Learn about lichen and their importance in forest ecosystems. Hike the trails looking for species of lichen including Common Greenshield, Star Rosette, and British Soldiers. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Free; but click here […]

    Free
  • Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching 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 […]

    Free
  • Green Fried Tomatoes: Open House

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, McKinnis House 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio

    The vegetables in the McKinnis garden are not ripe yet. One of those is tomato. There will be fried green tomatoes to sample and receipts to be shared. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com  

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