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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome.  If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own\, these gatherings are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-12/
LOCATION:Riverbend Recreation Area\, Oxbow Bend Activity Area\, Charles J. Younger Pavilion\, 16618 TR 208\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164257Z
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SUMMARY:Little Hands Nature Club: Wiggly Worms
DESCRIPTION:Worms are wonderful creatures that live underground. Children will be able to check out the inhabitants of the worm bin and learn the animal’s body parts\, create a habitat to take home with them\, go on a worm search\, and make worm art. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center Porch\n10 AM \nAges 3-6 with an adult; other ages siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/little-hands-nature-club-wiggly-worms/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center Porch\, 1400 Oakwoods Lane\, Findlay\, OH\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T164144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T164144Z
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SUMMARY:Mud Painting
DESCRIPTION:Some of the earliest pigments used to produce art were from mud\, soil\, and rocks. Create art using the earth by painting a fun picture using a brush and a bucket of mud\, learn about the process of creating earth tone pigment paints\, and try using some premade soil-based paint. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center Porch\n7 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/mud-painting/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center Porch\, 1400 Oakwoods Lane\, Findlay\, OH\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T163240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173309Z
UID:4969-1781442000-1781447400@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Dragons and Damsels
DESCRIPTION:Hancock County is home to 79 species of Odonata\, also known as dragonflies and damselflies. Search for different species found in the park like the metallic green body and black winged Ebony Jewelwing and the large and fast Midland Clubtail. Participants who are interested in helping document the species found during the program to the Ohio Dragonfly Survey should download the iNaturalist app prior to the program. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods\nSouthside Parking Lot\n1 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/dragons-and-damsels/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, Southside parking lot\, 6100 U.S. Route 224 West\, Findlay\, OH\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T162831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162831Z
UID:4968-1781355600-1781359200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Beetle Bonanza
DESCRIPTION:Discover the amazing world of beetles. Find out what makes them different from other insects and which ones can be found around Hancock County. Look for examples of local beetles on the trails including Six-spotted Tiger Beetles\, click beetles\, and weevils. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods\nShelter\n1 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nMaclain Teeple\nmteeple@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/beetle-bonanza/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, Shelter\, 6100 US 224 West
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T223000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T162613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T162659Z
UID:4967-1781298000-1781303400@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Bats in the Parks
DESCRIPTION:A colony of breeding\, Big Brown Bats live in the bat boxes on the side of the Activity Barn. Watch the bats leave the bat boxes for the night. Search the trails for other species of bats living in the park using bat echolocation detection equipment. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods\nActivity Barn\n9-10:30 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/bats-in-the-parks/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, Activity Barn\, 6100 US 224 West\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260112T133507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T133507Z
UID:4634-1781168400-1781175600@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome.  If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own\, these gatherings are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-11/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Meet in Dold Lake parking area\, 1400 Oakwoods Lane\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T162117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T125150Z
UID:4966-1781116200-1781119800@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Corn Husk Dolls
DESCRIPTION:A corn husk doll is made from the dried outer covering or “husk” of an ear of maize. Participants will make their own set of dolls. Take a tour of the McKinnis House while waiting for the dolls to dry. Afterwards\, use fabric scraps from the McKinnis House to dress the dolls just as pioneer children would have done. \nLitzenberg Memorial Woods\nActivity Barn\n6:30 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nClick here to register with $5 per set of dolls by 1 PM on Wednesday\, June 10.\nMinimum: 3/Maximum: 25 \nMichelle Rumschlag\nmrumschlag@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/corn-husk-dolls/
LOCATION:Litzenberg Memorial Woods\, Activity Barn\, 6100 US 224 West\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260608T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T161927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161927Z
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SUMMARY:Wee Ones: Such A Little Mouse
DESCRIPTION:Little Mouse lives deep in a hole in the ground. Each day is an adventure as he goes into the wide world. The story will be read\, and an adventure hike will follow. \nRiverbend Recreation Area\nBig Oaks Activity Area\nMariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion\n10 AM \nAges 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.\nFree; registration is not required. \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/wee-ones-such-a-little-mouse/
LOCATION:Riverbend Recreation Area\, Big Oaks Activity Area\, Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T161805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T173231Z
UID:4964-1780840800-1780846200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Doughnuts for a Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Dragons are fun mythical creatures. Enjoy a doughnut as the story Doughnuts for a Dragon is read. Walk through the time machine onto the adventure trail where the story will come to life. Encounter George\, the princess\, a witch\, ogre\, and a fierce little dragon on this amazing adventure. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nNature Play Area\n2 PM \nAll ages are welcome.\nFree; registration is not required. \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/doughnuts-for-a-dragon/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Nature Play Area\, Findlay\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T143000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T161643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T161643Z
UID:4963-1780750800-1780756200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Acrylic Pour Painting
DESCRIPTION:Acrylic pour painting is a fun activity. Blown out eggs will be used\, and left-over paint will be poured over rocks. Finished samples will be on display. All supplies will be provided. Wear clothing that can get stained. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDiscovery Center\n1-2:30 PM \nAges 7 and up.\nClick here to register with $5 per person by 1 PM on Friday\, June 5.\nMinimum: 4/Maximum: 20 \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/acrylic-pour-painting/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Discovery Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T160948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T172653Z
UID:4962-1780740000-1780747200@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Paddle the River
DESCRIPTION:Get on the water and explore the beauty of the Blanchard River on a guided kayak float. Start at Eastpoint Area and paddle upriver around Vogelsong Conservation Area to the pedestrian bridge at Rt 568 and back. Along the way\, search for interesting river life like turtles\, ducks\, and herons. Staff will teach the basics of kayaking such as how to paddle\, how to enter and exit the boat to those who are new to kayaking. All supplies will be provided. \nEastpoint Area\n10 AM\nAges 12 and up. \nClick here to register with $20 per person by 1 PM on Friday\, June 5.\nMinimum: 3/Maximum: 10 \nTim Kleman\ntkleman@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/paddle-the-river/
LOCATION:Eastpoint Area\, E. Main Cross at Bright Road Bridge\, Findlay\, Ohio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260505T160825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T160825Z
UID:4961-1780596000-1780599600@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:Archery Instruction - Youth
DESCRIPTION: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 provided. \nOakwoods Nature Preserve\nDold Lake\n6 PM \nAges 9-15.\nClick here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Thursday\, June 4.\nMaximum: 10 \nChris Allen\ncallen@hancockparks.com
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/archery-instruction-youth/
LOCATION:Oakwoods Nature Preserve\, Dold Lake\, Findlay\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T203840
CREATED:20260112T133236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T133236Z
UID:4633-1780563600-1780570800@hancockparks.com
SUMMARY:2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
DESCRIPTION: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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome.  If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own\, these gatherings are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.  Please join us for our 13th season! \nYou should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions.   There is no fee or registration.  It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can.  In case of rain\, the session is cancelled.  Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays. \nFor more information or questions\, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or HPD Program Specialist Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com.
URL:https://hancockparks.com/event/2026-art-in-the-park-plein-air-gatherings-10/
LOCATION:Waterfalls Overlook\, Meet in parking area E. Main Cross Street\, Findlay\, Ohio\, 45840
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