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  • Movie Night in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Come inside on a cold Friday night and enjoy popcorn and the movie, How to Train Your Dragon. Each child will go home with a little toy dragon. Oakwoods Nature […]

    Free
  • Owl Prowl

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

    Winter is the best time to search for owls. During this guided night hike, we will talk about the different types of owls found in Ohio, such as the Eastern […]

    Free
  • Ice Harvesting: Open House

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

    Without having a freezer, pioneers needed to fetch their own ice. Learn how pioneers harvested ice in the winter and how they used that ice throughout the year. Samples of […]

    Free
  • 140th Anniversary of the Great Karg Well

    Riverbend Recreation Area, Brugeman Lodge 9250 TR 208, Findlay, Ohio

    On this day, a group of men drilling for oil along the Blanchard River struck a gas deposit. This gas deposit was the largest known deposit in the world at […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Bare Trees

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

    Bare trees can tell us a lot about what happened last year. Bird, squirrel, and insect nests, holes in trunks, and missing bark are just a few examples of what […]

    Free
  • Planetarium: Heroes of the Stars

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Learn about the heroes that many of the constellations are named after. Explore the various icons of Greek mythology and then go inside the planetarium to observe their constellations. Participants […]

    Free
  • Planetarium: Heroes of the Stars

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Learn about the heroes that many of the constellations are named after. Explore the various icons of Greek mythology and then go inside the planetarium to observe their constellations. Participants […]

    Free
  • Evening Winter Hike

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Take an evening hike and admire the winter landscape. During this guided hike, we will look for nocturnal animals, such as opossums and owls. Dress appropriately for the weather, including […]

  • Pie Crust Making Day

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Making pie crust can be a fun and simple activity to do with the family. Learn how to create interesting pie crusts along with the traditional crust, sample different types […]

    $5.00
  • Woodpecker Hike

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse 6100 US 224 West, Findlay

    With the leaves gone from the trees, winter is an excellent time to look for woodpeckers. On this guided bird hike, we will search for woodpeckers and talk about their […]

    Free
  • Fun Hobbies

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    A hobby is a pleasurable activity that people pursue in their leisure time for enjoyment, relaxation, and personal interest. Share your hobbies and view the ones that will be on display […]

    Free
  • Moles

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Learn about the amazing world of moles, see what makes these underground mammals unique, and look at pictures, displays, and mounts. Mole coloring sheets will be available for children. Oakwoods […]

    Free
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