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SUMMARY:Little Hands Nature Club: Bonkers for Bats
DESCRIPTION:Children will visit stations and compare themselves to bats. Stations include Number of Fingers\, What’s my Wingspan\, and On the Menu. Bat skulls and mounts will be available for viewing. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center Porch \n1-2 PM\nAges 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/little-hands-nature-club-bonkers-for-bats/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center Porch\, 1400 Oakwoods Lane\, Findlay\, OH\, 45840\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-29/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, McKinnis House\, 6100 US 224 West\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260903T161629Z
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SUMMARY:Autumnfest at Litzenberg
DESCRIPTION:Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history. The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters. There will be horse-drawn hayrides around the prairie and demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith\, and by civil war re-enactors. Stop by the paddock to see live farm animals. Music by The Golden Griffon Stringtet and refreshments will be in the Activity Barn. There will be a children’s craft area. Plein air paint-out artists will be drawing\, sketching\, and painting scenes of Litzenberg Memorial Woods. Artwork will be on display in the Activity Barn. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods \n1-5 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/autumnfest-at-litzenberg/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, 6100 US 224 West\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162145Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Kathryn Rider from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Women in Astronomy. After the program\, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available (club members can show you how to use them) or bring your own. \nRiverbend Recreation Area\nBig Oaks Activity Area\nShelter 3 \n7 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/women-in-astronomy/
LOCATION:Riverbend Recreation Area\, Big Oaks Activity Area\, Near Shelter #3\, 16618 TR 208\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T162509Z
CREATED:20260903T162509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T162509Z
UID:5626-1792332000-1792335600@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Leave No Trace Hike
DESCRIPTION:The woods are full of fall foliage to enjoy while leaving no trace. Picking up litter around Goose Lake will help make the environment clean and safe. Bring gloves; trash bags and trash pickers will be provided. \nAeraland Recreation Area\nShelter \n2 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/leave-no-trace-hike/
LOCATION:Aeraland Recreation Area\, Shelter\, Fostoria\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T163515Z
CREATED:20260903T163205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T163515Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Ones: Creepy Crawlies
DESCRIPTION:Some animals crawl\, slither\, and wriggle on the ground. Discover these creepy crawlies and how they move their bodies. Look for them on the trail\, including earthworms\, millipedes\, and isopods commonly known as roly polies. \nOakwood Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n10 AM\nAges 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMaclain Teeple\nmteeple@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/wee-ones-creepy-crawlies/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T174016Z
CREATED:20260903T173742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T174016Z
UID:5631-1792519200-1792522800@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Bugs as Food
DESCRIPTION:Insects are an important food source for animals and some humans. Discover what would happen if insects left an ecosystem\, identify which bird beak is best for eating insects\, and learn about various animals that consume insects\, including little brown bats\, shrews\, and anteaters. Afterward\, try a dry roasted cricket. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n6 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; but register by 1 PM on Tuesday\, October 20.\nMinimum: 3/Maximum: 20 \nMaclain Teeple\nmteeple@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/bugs-as-food/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T174713Z
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UID:5635-1792605600-1792611000@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Bat Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Make a variety of bat-themed decorations for Halloween\, including a hanging bat made out of a toilet paper roll\, a flying bat by the moon\, bat magnets\, and a paper chain. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n6-7:30 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nRegister with $5 per set of crafts by 1 PM on Wednesday\, October 21. \nMinimum: 3/Maximum: 20\nMichelle Rumschlag mrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/bat-crafts/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260112T145626Z
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UID:4656-1792677600-1792684800@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-30/
LOCATION:Eastpoint Area\, E. Main Cross at Bright Road Bridge\, Findlay\, Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T175632Z
CREATED:20260903T175632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T175632Z
UID:5637-1792693800-1792697400@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Planetarium: Fall Constellations
DESCRIPTION:Listen to a story about fall constellations\, including the brave Perseus\, the dreaded sea monster Cetus\, and Andromeda\, the princess who needs saving. Look for other celestial bodies\, including the first quarter moon and Saturn. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask about accommodations. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n6:30-7:30 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; but register by 1 PM on Thursday\, October 22.\nMaximum: 25 \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/planetarium-fall-constellations/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T180314Z
CREATED:20260903T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180314Z
UID:5639-1792749600-1792753200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Leaf Animals
DESCRIPTION:Use fallen leaves to create an animal. Learn why fallen leaves are important in nature and how animals depend on them. While waiting for artwork to dry\, look at animals and displays inside the Discovery Center. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n10 AM\nAges 4 and up.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/leaf-animals/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261023T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T180615Z
CREATED:20260903T180615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180615Z
UID:5641-1792776600-1792783800@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Mummies Night Out
DESCRIPTION:It is almost Halloween and the mummies want to celebrate. Roast a mummy dog\, have a blueberry mummy muffin\, and choose a treat from the charcuterie board. Play pumpkin golf and mummy tic-tac-toe and toss the Halloween bat. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods\nActivity Barn \n5:30-7:30 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nRegister with $5 per person by 1 PM on Thursday\, October 22.\nMinimum: 5/Maximum: 20 \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/mummies-night-out/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, Activity Barn\, 6100 US 224 West\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T181157Z
CREATED:20260903T181157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181157Z
UID:5643-1792846800-1792854000@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature journaling is the art of using pictures and words to record observations. Nature journaling will be discussed\, examples of nature journal pages will be shown\, and a journal prompt will be chosen to help create a nature journal page. After nature journaling\, meet back at the Discovery Center to share your nature journal pages and experiences in the park. All skill levels are welcome. Sketchbooks and supplies will be provided or bring your own. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center Porch \n1-3 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/art-in-the-park-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261025T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T181404Z
CREATED:20260903T181404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181404Z
UID:5645-1792933200-1792944000@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Trickster Animals: Open House
DESCRIPTION:Halloween is a time for tricks and treats\, but in nature and stories there are animals who love to play tricks on others. Learn about the trickster animals in folklore like Coyote and Raven\, and tricksters in nature like Virginia Opossum who plays dead and the Concealer Caterpillar who pretends to be a flower. Create an animal mask to wear when playing tricks. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n1-4 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/trickster-animals-open-house/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261026T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T181706Z
CREATED:20260903T181706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T181706Z
UID:5647-1793019600-1793023200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Nature Play Area Story Time: Wakem Up All Night
DESCRIPTION:Going to sleep and waking up can be hard when there is a rooster around. After the story\, visit the Nature Play Area\, count sheep and other animals\, and try yoga poses just for fun. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nNature Play Area \n1 PM\nAges 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/nature-play-area-story-time-wakem-up-all-night/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Nature Play Area\, Findlay\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T182030Z
CREATED:20260903T182030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182030Z
UID:5649-1793268000-1793271600@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Crumpled Leaf Art
DESCRIPTION:Create a fun piece of art by crushing fallen leaves. While waiting for the artwork to dry\, look at animals and displays inside the Discovery Center. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center \n10 AM\nAges 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/crumpled-leaf-art/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260112T145723Z
CREATED:20260112T145723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T145723Z
UID:4657-1793282400-1793289600@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-31/
LOCATION:Riverbend Recreation Area\, Big Oaks Activity Area\, Near Shelter #3\, 16618 TR 208\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260903T182411Z
CREATED:20260903T182411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T182411Z
UID:5651-1793298600-1793302200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Nature Trivia Night: Halloween in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge and learn something new in a night of nature-themed trivia. Questions will be based on Halloween folklore and spooky animals. Form a team with family and friends or go solo. Light refreshments will be provided. \nRiverbend Recreation Area\nThe Meadows Activity Area\nBrugeman Lodge \n6:30 PM\nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/nature-trivia-night-halloween-in-nature/
LOCATION:Riverbend Recreation Area\, Brugeman Lodge\, 9250 TR 208\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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