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Many fossils are frozen in time by ice, tree sap, and hot lava. Kids will chisel away at blocks and cubes of ice, find the treasure, and then create a […]

Many fossils are frozen in time by ice, tree sap, and hot lava. Kids will chisel away at blocks and cubes of ice, find the treasure, and then create a […]

In this program, we will use our fingerprints to make an animal drawing. Using an ink pad, we will make fingerprints on paper to create the animal head, body, and […]

Have you ever looked closely at bird feet? They come in many different shapes and sizes, and they help birds do important jobs. Join us at the Discovery Center to […]

It is a great time to share a fireside story about a long time ago when you might have gotten a dinosaur free with everything you did. Kids can enjoy […]

We will hike the park at night with only the moon and lantern light to guide us. Meet at the McKinnis House where we will talk about the history of […]

We will look at pictures and mounts of ducks, talk about the species of ducks found in Ohio, and use acrylic paints to paint our rubber duckies. Ducks can look […]

Venus and Mars, two rocky planets, make up Earth’s astronomical neighbors. We will take a closer look at each planet in our portable planetarium. Afterward, if the sky is clear, […]

Join us as we hike through Riverbend Recreation Area and observe the park in winter. Although animals have left or hibernated for the winter, there are still animals that will […]

Enjoy a cold Saturday afternoon in the park by joining us inside the Discovery Center for a Winnie the Pooh movie and popcorn. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1:30 PM […]

During winter’s cold and snowy weather, there are still birds to be found in our area. Most of these birds will visit the bird feeders located outside the Discovery Center. […]

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about […]