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  • Tour the McKinnis House

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

    Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a […]

    Free
  • Fireside Story: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Get the Christmas holidays started with the story “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” The story will be read by the fireside, and popcorn strands will be hung […]

    Free
  • Discovery Stories: Muskrat Adventures with Cork & Fuzz

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Muskrats are small creatures that are shy and build homes at the edge of ponds. The story, Finders Keepers, which is about Cork the Muskrat and his friend Fuzz the […]

    Free
  • Discovery Center Exploration

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Explore hands-on displays, view live animals, play with animal puppets, complete a coloring sheet, and create a fun holiday craft. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-5 with […]

    Free
  • Recycled Christmas Crafts

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Create gifts this holiday season out of recyclable materials. Use old Christmas cards to make gift tags, bookmarks, and ornaments, create a homemade paper ball ornament, and decorate recyclable wrapping […]

    Free
  • Full Long Nights Moon Hike

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

    Catch a glance at the last full moon of 2025. As our eyes adjust to the darkness of the night and then to the brightness of the moon, we will […]

    Free
  • Life of a Snowflake

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    With winter approaching, the possibility of snow is around the corner. Learn how snowflakes are made and why they come in different shapes. Listen to the story, The Snowflake and […]

    Free
  • Squirrels: Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Learn about the squirrel family, a wily bunch of rodents. See displays of various squirrels found in Ohio, including furs, skulls, and mounts, and make an acorn out of paper […]

    Free
  • Wee Ones: Indoor Play

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Escape the gloomy, gray, cold weather outside and play indoors! The caterpillar ball pit and tunnel, spaceship and school bus tents, puppets and the chance to make your own puppet […]

    Free
  • Nature 2.0: Beaver, Squirrels & Mice, oh my!

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Do you know some things about nature?  Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. The […]

    Free
  • What is a Reindeer?

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight magical reindeer, but what is a reindeer? Learn about reindeer and caribou and compare them to white-tailed deer. Participants will create a handprint reindeer […]

    Free
  • Planetarium: Stories of the Big Dipper

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    The Big Dipper is one of the best-known star formations in the night sky. Learn about the seven main stars that make up the dipper in the Ursa Major constellation, […]

    Free
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