Champion trees are the largest trees found in a state, a country, or the world. Information and discussion will focus on the measurements and point system used to determine a […]

Listen to the fireside story, The Baker’s Dozen, find out what a baker’s dozen is, play Gingerbread Man, and decorate a cookie. Christmas cookie cutters will be on display. Riverbend […]

There is a real buzz in the McKinnis House this holiday season. The smell of Sarah Fishel’s gingersnap cookies will fill the air as they bake in the wood cookstove […]

Learn about the importance of animal bones. Look at skulls and skeletons, including some from extinct animals, compare different animal skeletons, complete a bone scavenger hunt, and create a fish […]

Whether you call it soda or pop, soft drinks are a special treat. Discover the history of soft drinks from their medicinal start to modern production. A variety of soft […]

Look at several types of pinecones that can be found in the park and make a pinecone ornament to take home. Hike the trails in search of pinecones and the […]

Even though many birds have left Ohio for the winter, there are still interesting species that can be found in the park. We will search for year-round resident birds, such […]

Create decorations for winter décor. Make a mason jar luminary with decoupage, glitter, and decorations. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2 PM Ages 10 and […]

The story, The Christmas Pickle, will be read followed by a pickle scavenger hunt. Create an ornament to hide on your Christmas tree. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10-11 AM […]

As seasons change and temperatures drop, bodies of water begin to freeze and plants and animals seem to disappear. Learn how aquatic life like fish, frogs, and turtles cope with […]

Two meteor showers, the Geminids and the Ursids, take place in December. At the time of this planetarium program, only a few days remain of the Geminids shower with meteors […]

The Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center will be decorated for the holiday season. A Christmas story, Merry Merry Holly Holly will be read at 2 PM. Afterward, make an […]