• 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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    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 […]

    Free
  • Archery Instruction – Adults

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Dold Lake Findlay, OH, United States

    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 […]

    $10.00
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    River Landings 700 Fox Street, 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 […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Shadow Fun

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Playing with shadows can be fun. Explore shadows through hands-on activities like watching a shadow puppet show, creating paper shadow puppets, tracing the shadows of toy animals, reading the time […]

    Free
  • Walk the Blanchard River Greenway Trail

    Centennial Park Cross Avenue, East of Blanchard Street, Findlay, OH, United States

    Explore the Blanchard River Greenway Trail, which used to be a railroad corridor but is now a walking path. Enjoy a leisure walk down the trail and see possible wildlife […]

    Free
  • Explore Vogelsong Conservation Area

    Eastpoint Area E. Main Cross at Bright Road Bridge, Findlay, Ohio

    Vogelsong Conservation Area, which was created to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty, can be reached by hiking the Blanchard River Greenway Trail from Eastpoint Area. […]

    Free