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Rocks for Kids

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Rocks can be igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and possibly a fossil. If it were a fossil, it would contain something that was once alive. There will be rocks of all kinds […]

Free

Discovery Stories: Beaks

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Birds have cool beaks that are used in a variety of ways. A fun story will be read to teach children about some of the ways in which birds use […]

Free

Pioneer Plant Medicine

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

We are fortunate to be able to drive to the local pharmacy to pick up medicine to combat illnesses. But what did the pioneers do? We will discuss the historical […]

Free

Terrific Turtles

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Today is World Turtle Day. It is an annual celebration that focuses on the protection of turtles and their habitat. Join us for our celebration that begins with the reading […]

Free

2024 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

Hancock Park District Administrative Office 1424 E Main Cross, 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

Stream Stomping

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

We will discuss life in a stream habitat and explore Aurand Run in search of fish, crayfish, water striders, and macroinvertebrates. Nets will be used to capture the animals so […]

Free

Cooking with Clover

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

There are a lot of plants in nature that are commonly used as a nutritious food source, such as white clover and red clover. Join us for Cooking with Clover […]

$5.00

Cooking with Clover

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

There are a lot of plants in nature that are commonly used as a nutritious food source, such as white clover and red clover. Join us for Cooking with Clover […]

$5.00

Pond Study

Aeraland Recreation Area, Shelter Fostoria, OH, United States

We will discuss life in a pond and the importance of aquatic studies, and explore Goose Pond in search of tadpoles, dragonfly larvae, and other macroinvertebrates. Nets will be used […]

Free

2024 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

Aeraland Recreation Area, Meet in the parking area 1141 Twp Rd. 243, Fostoria, 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 […]

Archery Open Shoot

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

Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here is your chance. A certified archery instructor […]

$10.00

Stream Stomping

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

Explore our local stream life by using nets to find fish, crayfish, water striders, and macroinvertebrates living in Aurand Run. We will talk about life in stream habitats, take a […]

Free
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