Omnivores: Open House
2025-11-16 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center
Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods they prefer and why it’s beneficial to eat this way. Mounts, furs, skulls, and other body parts will be on display.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Discovery Center
1-4 PM
All ages are welcome.
Free; registration is not required.
Michelle Rumschlag
mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

Hike Bright Conservation Area
2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Bright Conservation Area, 10184 Township Road 244, Findlay, OH, 45840, United States
Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about the history of the land, the restoration of wetlands on the site, and search for interesting plants and wildlife like American mink and migrating waterfowl. The hike is approximately one mile on mowed trails. There are no supporting facilities such as restrooms or running water on this property. Please plan accordingly.
Bright Conservation Area
2 PM
All ages are welcome.
Free; registration is not required.
Tim Kleman
tkleman@hancockparks.com

The Secret Life of the Woolly Bear Caterpillar Hike
2025-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Near Shelter #3, 16618 TR 208, Ohio, 45840
Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the trails or hiding under a log.
Riverbend Recreation Area
Big Oaks Parking Lot by Shelter 3
1 PM
All ages are welcome.
Free; registration is not required.
Chris Allen
callen@hancockparks.com

Little Hands Nature Club: Going on a Turkey Hunt
2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter, 6100 US 224 West
It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will follow.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Shelter
1 PM
Ages 3-6 with an adult; other ages siblings are welcome to attend.
Free; registration is not required.
Michelle Rumschlag
mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

Building Brick Engineering
2025-11-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center
If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings for building a brick town. Toward the end, work together to build a strong bridge and see how much weight it can hold.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Discovery Center
1 PM
Ages 10-12 with an adult.
Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on Friday, November 21. Adults do not need to register.
Minimum: 2/ Maximum: 15
Maclain Teeple
mteeple@hancockparks.com

First Thanksgiving Hike
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse, 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, 45840
The landscape of Hancock County would have been much different at the time of the first Thanksgiving. Hike the trails and imagine how different it would have been in 1621. Look for fallen leaves, animals searching for food, and possibly even a turkey.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Gatehouse
1 PM
All ages are welcome.
Free; registration is not required.
Maclain Teeple
mteeple@hancockparks.com

Tour the McKinnis House
2025-11-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Litzenberg Memorial Woods, McKinnis House, 6100 US 224 West, Findlay, Ohio, 45840
Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a button spinner toy just like kids in the 1800s would have played with.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods
McKinnis House
1-4 PM
All ages are welcome.
Free; registration is not required.
Tim Kleman
tkleman@hancockparks.com

Fireside Story: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies
2025-11-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center
Get the Christmas holidays started with the story “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” The story will be read by the fireside, and popcorn strands will be hung on the Christmas tree.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
Discovery Center
2 PM
Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend.
Free; registration is not required.
Chris Allen
callen@hancockparks.com
