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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are all kinds of wildlife that make their homes in the wetlands of Ohio. During this guided hike, look for wetland plants and animals, such as Sandhill Cranes, Mallard […]

It is time to look for the frog moon. Spring peepers and Western chorus frogs should be calling when the first full moon of spring rises. Trails may be wet […]

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 […]

In the animal world, a combination of two different animals can happen, which is referred to as a hybrid. Hybrid animals are the offspring produced from the mating of two […]

Spring is filled with the singing of frogs and toads. Learn the differences between them and which ones can be found in the park. Listen to a story, look at […]

Animals have different types of body coverings that help them in many ways. See examples of snakeskin, mammal furs, and bird wings. Make a craft using felt to create 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 […]

Ducks like to swim in open water. Make a duck headband, hike to Shank Lake and Dold Lake, and look for ducks swimming in the water. Trails may be wet […]

iNaturalist provides a website and mobile apps that can be used to record and share nature observations. Join the network of citizen scientists by taking a guided hike to find […]