Learning to sew is fun and easy. Make a 4-patch hot pad while using a simple straight stitch. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 8-18. Click here to register with $5 per person by 1 PM on Friday, May 29. Minimum: 3/Maximum: 20 Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com

One of the most important creatures for a healthy river system are freshwater mussels. Learn about these living water filters, the species that can be found in the area, and how to protect these vulnerable animals. Play a board game called Mighty Mussels Journey Through the Watershed, participate in a mussel fact scavenger hunt, and […]

A blue moon happens when two full moons come out within the same calendar month. The next one won’t occur until December 2028, so don’t miss the chance to walk the trails under the light of the blue moon. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 9 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not […]

This year’s Peter Rabbit Tea will feature “The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.” Listen to the story read by Beatrix Potter inside the barn. Tea and snacks will be served at the McKinnis House. Afterwards, meet Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle in the washhouse to lend a hand with the laundry, go on a scavenger hunt in the garden, […]

This year’s Peter Rabbit Tea will feature “The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle.” Listen to the story read by Beatrix Potter inside the barn. Tea and snacks will be served at the McKinnis House. Afterwards, meet Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle in the washhouse to lend a hand with the laundry, go on a scavenger hunt in the garden, […]

Learn about the amazing powers of nature’s janitors. Explore the world of Ohio’s two species of vultures through hands on stations like creating a vulture kite, go on a vulture […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]