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 each other. Hike the trails looking for mushrooms, including turkey tails, dryad’s saddle, and yellow morels. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 16 […]
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 Meadowlark, Orchard Oriole, Indigo Bunting, Red-eyed Vireo, and a wide range of colorful warblers. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Aeraland Recreation Area […]
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 Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. […]
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 […]
Troy Willoughby from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled My Astrophotography Set-up. See how to build a backyard observatory and equip it with telescopes, computers, and other […]
Learn about animals living underground. View worms up close, try worm calling, and go on a hike to search for underground creatures by looking for burrows and flipping logs. This […]
Learn the basics of spinning wool, from the history of spinning to the process of taking fleece from a sheep and turning it into usable yarn. Participants will use a […]
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 […]
