Many interesting and colorful birds are passing through during spring migration on their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During this guided hike, search for birds like Eastern […]

Birds take amazing trips every year. Look at displays of birds that migrate north for the spring, play Migration Hopscotch, and create a pinecone bird feeder for your yard. Oakwoods […]

Use nets to catch and study tadpoles that live in Goose Lake. Tadpoles and other aquatic animals will be put in plastic containers and then released after taking a closer […]

The Galliformes are a group of birds who spend most of the time on the ground and are known commonly as land fowl. Learn about these amazing birds like chickens, […]

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 […]

Explore the trails in a 29.4-acre restored wetland along the Blanchard River. Observe the stars in the night sky and search for wetland animals that have returned to the area […]

Trees are a vital part of nature. During this guided hike, look for the largest tree, find the state tree of Ohio, and observe wildlife. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]

Troy Willoughby from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled My Astrophotography Set-up. See how to build a backyard observatory and equip it with telescopes, computers, and other […]

Learn about animals living underground. View worms up close, try worm calling, and go on a hike to search for underground creatures by looking for burrows and flipping logs. This […]

Learn the basics of spinning wool, from the history of spinning to the process of taking fleece from a sheep and turning it into usable yarn. Participants will use a […]

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 […]

Try the amazing art of tie-dyeing. Repurpose an old, white T-shirt and turn it into something new. Participants must bring their own T-shirt. Dyes will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]