• Discovery Stories: Ducks

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    March is a great time to see ducks as they fly north for spring migration. Use pictures and mounts to learn about ducks and what makes ducks unique, listen to […]

    Free
  • Tick Awareness

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Anyone who spends time outside should be aware of ticks, which are bloodsucking parasites, and know proper prevention techniques, since some ticks can transmit a variety of pathogens, leading to […]

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  • Baked Fruit

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

    History tells us that the 1800s marked a significant period in fruit cultivation, with apples being among the most prominent fruit available. In fact, pioneer settlers established orchards for crops […]

    $5.00
  • Fireside Story: It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Being a bunny is not always fun; ears are long, too many siblings, and carrots are boring to eat every day. Find out what happens when bunny lives with other […]

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  • Native Seed Paper

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    One of the best ways to help wildlife is to establish native plants at home. Participants will create a plantable piece of paper with imbedded native seeds. Learn about the […]

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  • Little Hands Nature Club: Maple My World

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    With a visit to the McKinnis House, children will learn about the maple sugaring process. They can watch a pioneer make pancakes and then try one with some maple syrup, […]

    Free
  • Woodcarving Workshop

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Activity Barn 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio, United States

    Woodcarving is a creative hobby using knives and other tools to remove wood to create a figure or an ornate object. Learn about the history of carving, tools, wood, safety, […]

    $20.00
  • Maple Sugarin Public Day

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio

    Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process […]

    Free
  • Birds at the Feeders

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Become a citizen scientist by counting birds through the Window on Wildlife for Project FeederWatch. Learn about Project FeederWatch, common backyard birds, bird feeding basics, and view mounts of local […]

    Free
  • Small Mammals: Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    While the term small can be subjective, in this open house it means any mammal found in Ohio measuring under a foot in length. These furry friends also weigh less […]

    Free
  • Searching for Benchmarks

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Scattered throughout the country are small, marked metal disks called benchmarks. Some people will search for them, similar to geocaching. Learn about the hobby of benchmarking, what benchmarks are used […]

    Free
  • Life Before the Dinosaurs

    Explore the world of prehistoric life that lived in Ohio before the time of the dinosaurs. Participants will view real fossils, create a paper trilobite craft, and go on a […]

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