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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

Millstream Astronomy Club: Astronomy Day

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Lakefront Activity Center Findlay, OH, United States

Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 7PM

Free

Wee Ones: Swirl by Swirl

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Spirals are a shape found in nature. Listen to the story “Swirl by Swirl” and look at samples of nature swirls. Make a swirl craft with rocks or paint a […]

Free

History of Thimbles: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

A thimble is a small, pitted cup worn on the finger that protects it from being pricked or poked by a needle while sewing. A collection of thimbles will be on display, […]

Free

Fallen Log Hike

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Near Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Ohio

Animals can make their homes underneath dead logs. Some of these critters enjoy logs for the moisture, while others like to eat rotting wood. Roll over logs to find animals […]

Free

Archery Instruction – Youth

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

Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a certified archery instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be […]

$10.00

Plein Air Gatherings

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue Parking Lot Findlay, OH, United States

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

Little Hands Nature Club: Slimy Fun

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

The world is full of slimy things. Explore the mud pit with your feet, run your fingers through the insect Jello bowl, look at the slugs in a jug, and […]

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

Living Fossils

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

Some animal species that are alive today were present during the time of the dinosaurs. Various ancient animals, including crocodiles, scorpions, and nautilus will be highlighted. Fossils from Ohio’s ancient […]

$5.00

Outdoor Recreation Day: Kayaking the Blanchard River

Riverside Park Zonta Landing

Float down the river and look for the Great Blue Heron, turtles, and ducks. The fundamentals of kayaking will be taught before the trip begins. All equipment and snacks will […]

$10.00

Plein Air Gatherings

Blanchard Landing, meet in the parking area 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
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