Mothers love flowers. Decorate a clay flowerpot with jewels, plant a flower and it to give that special someone on Mother’s Day. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]

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 […]

Look at a rabbit skeleton, touch a rabbit fur, and find out what rabbits like to eat besides carrots. Activities include Do the Bunny Hop, Pin the Cotton Tail on […]

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 […]

Under the ground is a vast network of connections that help keep the forest healthy. Learn about the fascinating relationships that some mushrooms have with trees and how they benefit […]

Many interesting and colorful birds are passing through during spring migration on their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During this guided hike, search for birds like Eastern […]

Birds take amazing trips every year. Look at displays of birds that migrate north for the spring, play Migration Hopscotch, and create a pinecone bird feeder for your yard. Oakwoods […]

Use nets to catch and study tadpoles that live in Goose Lake. Tadpoles and other aquatic animals will be put in plastic containers and then released after taking a closer […]

The Galliformes are a group of birds who spend most of the time on the ground and are known commonly as land fowl. Learn about these amazing birds like chickens, […]

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 […]

Explore the trails in a 29.4-acre restored wetland along the Blanchard River. Observe the stars in the night sky and search for wetland animals that have returned to the area […]

Trees are a vital part of nature. During this guided hike, look for the largest tree, find the state tree of Ohio, and observe wildlife. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]