With a visit to the McKinnis House, children will learn about the maple sugaring process. They can watch a pioneer make pancakes and then try one with some maple syrup, […]

Woodcarving is a creative hobby using knives and other tools to remove wood to create a figure or an ornate object. Learn about the history of carving, tools, wood, safety, […]

Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process […]

Become a citizen scientist by counting birds through the Window on Wildlife for Project FeederWatch. Learn about Project FeederWatch, common backyard birds, bird feeding basics, and view mounts of local […]

While the term small can be subjective, in this open house it means any mammal found in Ohio measuring under a foot in length. These furry friends also weigh less […]

Scattered throughout the country are small, marked metal disks called benchmarks. Some people will search for them, similar to geocaching. Learn about the hobby of benchmarking, what benchmarks are used […]

Explore the world of prehistoric life that lived in Ohio before the time of the dinosaurs. Participants will view real fossils, create a paper trilobite craft, and go on a […]

There are all kinds of wildlife that make their homes in the wetlands of Ohio. During this guided hike, look for wetland plants and animals, such as Sandhill Cranes, Mallard […]

It is time to look for the frog moon. Spring peepers and Western chorus frogs should be calling when the first full moon of spring rises. Trails may be wet […]

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 […]

In the animal world, a combination of two different animals can happen, which is referred to as a hybrid. Hybrid animals are the offspring produced from the mating of two different animals. During this program, learn about hybrid animals, discover what makes them unique, and look at hybrid animal displays, including mules, ligers, and grolar […]

Spring is filled with the singing of frogs and toads. Learn the differences between them and which ones can be found in the park. Listen to a story, look at frog displays, listen to the songs of local frogs and toads, play with musical frogs, and create a frog craft. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]