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Spring Photography Hike

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Southside parking lot 6100 U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay, OH, United States

Join your fellow photographers at Litzenberg Memorial Woods for a spring photography hike. We will focus on wildflowers, amphibians, birds, and other spring subjects. All skill levels and camera types […]

Free

Spider Hike

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Parking Lot

Spiders are creepy and crawly and may look villainous, but they help humans more than we give them credit for. By eating insects that are a nuisance (mosquitoes, centipedes, and […]

Free

Great Solar Eclipse over Ohio

Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter #5

Steve Rice from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the upcoming solar eclipse. He will explain what will be happening in Findlay and how to safely view […]

Free

Amphibians: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Spring is the time for amphibians. They have awakened from their winter slumber and are busy setting up territories and finding a mate. Learn about amphibians, such as frogs, toads, […]

Free

National Geode Day Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area, Shelter Fostoria, OH, United States

We will hike around Goose Lake and along the Upland Trail to see if we can find round geode rocks. This is approximately a 1-mile natural trail with hills and […]

Free

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Oakwoods Nature Preserve

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

Information about the eclipse, including a timeline of the eclipse, will be on the Discovery Center porch. Solar eclipse glasses and pinhole projectors will also be available while supplies last. […]

Free

Solar Eclipse Party

Riverbend Recreation Area, Meadows Activity Area, Shelter #7

Watch the total solar eclipse with us. But first, check out our Solar Eclipse Ambassador Station at Shelter 7 to learn about the solar eclipse, safe viewing practices, and the […]

Free

After Eclipse Star Party

Riverbend Recreation Area, Meadows Activity Area, Shelter 7 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

The solar eclipse may be over but that does not mean the astronomical fun has to end. Stick around after the sun goes down to view other objects in the […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Spring Birds Hike

Riverbend Recreation Area, Oxbow Bend Activity Area, Parking Lot

Birds that spent the winter in the south have now returned and are busy building for the upcoming nesting season. As we hike, we will look for birds, such as […]

Free

2024 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

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

The 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 […]

Free

Frogs in the Park

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

It is spring and the parks are filled with the calls of frogs and toads. Learn and listen to the calls of the different species that live in the park […]

Free

Rain and Weather

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

April is one of the wettest months of the year. If that inspires you to learn about rain and weather, then join us as we discuss the characteristics of rain […]

Free
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