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Archery Open Shoot

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Dold Lake Findlay, OH, United States

The Hancock Park District’s archery range will be open for anyone who has previously taken an archery instructional class. A certified archery instructor will supervise the open shoot. Archery equipment […]

$10.00

Berries: Open House

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

Berries were an important food source for families back in the 1800s. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries could be grown in the family garden or foraged in the forest.  Learn […]

Free

Mycorrhizal Mushrooms

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

Most fungi are decomposers, but there are a group of mushrooms that feed in a unique way. Mycorrhizal mushrooms gather nutrients by having a mutual relationship with plants. Learn how […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Water Fun

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area Findlay, OH, United States

Water on a hot day can be so much fun. There will be pools of water to play in, bubbles to blow and sponges to toss. Kids can make a […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Lehman Conservation Area, Meet in driveways west of Riverbend Recreation Area on TR 208 16427 Township Road 208, Findlay, Ohio

The 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 […]

Free

Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House √

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Be Like Audubon

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

John James Audubon traveled the country in the 1800s to study and paint birds. Learn about Audubon and native birds, observe the birds outside at the Window on Wildlife, paint […]

Free

Paper Dolls

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Pioneer children in the 1800s would have played with simple toys like paper dolls. Make paper dolls and a cardboard doll house, learn about their history, and use the dolls […]

Free

Gardening at the McKinnis House

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

Help tend the McKinnis garden by weeding, watering, and performing other maintenance tasks. While working, learn about the different plants and how the McKinnis family would have used the garden […]

Free

First Quarter Moon Scavenger Hunt

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

Check out the first quarter moon of the summer. A scavenger hunt will have items associated with the first quarter moon, including crescent-shaped objects, things that are colored blue and […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Great Karg Well Historical Site, Meet in parking area, Liberty & River Street.

The 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 […]

Free
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