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Crustaceans: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

When most people think about crustaceans, they think of crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. However, there are other types of crustaceans that can be found in Ohio. Visit the Richard S. […]

Free

Spring Wetland Night Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Wetlands at night are full of sounds. Join us for a hike into the wetlands to listen to the songs and calls from animals, such as frogs, toads, owls, woodcocks, […]

Free

Discovery Stories: Sherlock Chick and the Peekaboo Mystery

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

This story is a mystery about a mouse who disappeared on the farm. Sherlock Chick searched every habitat he knew of. Eyes peeked out from different places, but none were […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Fabulous Frogs

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue Parking Lot Findlay, OH, United States

Children will learn the parts of a frog and partake in a quick game of leapfrog. A hike to the wetland area to look for and listen to western chorus […]

Free

The Art of Writing Letters

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

Join us at the historic 1847 McKinnis House to learn what it was like to write letters in the 1800s. We will talk about the history and the art of […]

$2.00

Log Life for Homeschoolers

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

Many interesting creatures can be found living under logs. Learn about the importance of fallen logs and leaves to the environment and the types of creatures that depend on them. […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue Parking Lot Findlay, OH, United States

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

All About Eggs

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

It is nesting time for many animals that lay eggs. There will be a display of eggs from different animals, such as ducks, geese, turkey, shark, and ostrich. We will […]

Free

Sounds of Spring Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area, Shelter Fostoria, OH, United States

Different animals are either returning to the area or waking up for spring. Join us as we hike and listen to all the new sounds of spring. Animals that might […]

Free

Bonkers for Birds

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Learn about birds with hands-on activities. Use handheld magnifiers to get a closer look at bird feathers and wings, including the Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, and Cooper’s Hawk. Try […]

Free

Warblers 101

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The height of spring migration is right around the corner and with it brings a group of colorful and musical birds called warblers. Northwest Ohio is often called the warbler […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse 6100 US 224 West, Findlay

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
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