Get on the water and explore the beauty of the Blanchard River during a guided kayak trip. Start at Eastpoint Area and paddle upriver to Vogelsong Conservation Area and the […]

Visit the 1847 McKinnis homestead, discover the jobs pioneers had, and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding […]

Visit the 1847 McKinnis homestead, discover the jobs pioneers had, and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding […]

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 […]

Decorate your front door with a little help from nature. Make a grapevine wreath with vines. Fall-themed decorations will be available. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2-3:30 PM Ages 16 […]

Children will visit stations and compare themselves to bats. Stations include Number of Fingers, What’s my Wingspan, and On the Menu. Bat skulls and mounts will be available for viewing. […]

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 […]

Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history. The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters. There will be horse-drawn hayrides around the prairie and demonstrations […]

Kathryn Rider from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Women in Astronomy. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available […]

The woods are full of fall foliage to enjoy while leaving no trace. Picking up litter around Goose Lake will help make the environment clean and safe. Bring gloves; trash bags and trash pickers will be provided. Aeraland Recreation Area Shelter 2 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com

Some animals crawl, slither, and wriggle on the ground. Discover these creepy crawlies and how they move their bodies. Look for them on the trail, including earthworms, millipedes, and isopods commonly known as roly polies. Oakwood Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to […]

Insects are an important food source for animals and some humans. Discover what would happen if insects left an ecosystem, identify which bird beak is best for eating insects, and learn about various animals that consume insects, including little brown bats, shrews, and anteaters. Afterward, try a dry roasted cricket. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]