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Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]

Free

Hooray for Kids Day

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

Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine by playing games in the park. Games that will be played include Bee Pollen Toss and Grapevine Ring Toss. Kids will also get to […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

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

Mud Pies Under the Moon

Explore mud, head to toe, so dress in things that can get stained.  Mud pies will be made and adorned with natural items like stones, sticks, grass, and flowers. Pies […]

Free

Natural Stamps

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

Objects found in nature can be used to create unique designs. Make a piece of artwork using stamps crafted out of things found outdoors. Examples of stamps that will be […]

Free

Corn Cooking: Open House

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, McKinnis House 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio

Corn was a staple food for pioneers. Learn how pioneers grew, harvested, and prepped the corn, the different kinds that were grown, and food dishes that used corn. Johnny cakes, […]

Free

Archery Instruction – Youth

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

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 […]

$10.00

Planetarium: Perseid Meteor Shower

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in mid-August and is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. Learn where it gets its name, how it’s connected to the […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Horns and Antlers

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

Some animals have bones growing out of their head! Get a close look at the horns and antlers of different animals, including cows and deer. Activities will include an antler […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Riverside Park Zonta Landing

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

Animals of the Blanchard River

Riverside Park Zonta Landing

Wildlife can be found on the Blanchard River. Join a guided float to look for animals that are active on the river. The float will begin and end at Zonta […]

$15.00
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