• History of Hats and Bonnets

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    In the 1300s hats and bonnets were worn to protect against the sun and then became a symbol of social status, modesty, and fashion trends. There will be several types […]

    Free
  • Toilet Paper Roll Fairy House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Create a fairy village for your bookshelf, nightstand, or countertop. Fairy houses will be made from toilet paper rolls and will include a door, windows, and a chimney. Craft and […]

    Free
  • How Reptiles are Special

    Reptiles belong to one of four orders. Listen to a talk about the characteristics of reptiles then go to different stations with reptile bones and pictures to decide which animal […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Riverbend Recreation Area, Oxbow Bend Activity Area, Charles J. Younger Pavilion 16618 TR 208, Findlay, Ohio

    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 […]

    Free
  • Day at the Sandbox

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

    Play in the sandbox at the Nature Play Area. Create sandcastles, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own. While playing, discover buried fossils and gemstones […]

    Free
  • Butterflies of Litzenberg

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Southside parking lot 6100 U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay, OH, United States

    Explore the world of Lepidoptera by searching for different species of butterflies found in the park. Search for the famous Monarch, yellow sulfurs, and tiny skippers, and the flowers and […]

    Free
  • Cicada Shell Scavenger Hunt

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse 6100 US 224 West, Findlay

    Cicada juveniles emerge from underground when they are ready to turn into adults. They climb on a variety of surfaces and shed their exoskeleton, leaving this shell behind. See how […]

    Free
  • Going on a Treasure Hunt

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    Letterboxing is a treasure hunt style hobby, like geocaching, where participants read clues to find the location of hidden boxes scattered in public places across the country. Inside the boxes […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Liberty Landing T.R. 89 West of C.R. 140, Findlay, Ohio

    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 […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Southside parking lot 6100 U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay, OH, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Blanchard River Nature Preserve 22006 C.R. 17, Forest, Ohio

    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 […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Riverbend Recreation Area, Brugeman Lodge 9250 TR 208, Findlay, Ohio

    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 […]

    Free