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Warblers 101

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The height of spring migration is right around the corner and with it brings a group of colorful and musical birds called warblers. Northwest Ohio is often called the warbler […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Gatehouse 6100 US 224 West, Findlay

The 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 […]

Free

Poisonous Plants

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Learn about poisonous plants found in Hancock County, identification tips and how poisonous plants can cause harm by skin absorption or ingestion, and how to avoid contact with them. Afterward, […]

Free

Bees and Honey: Open House

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

Bees are hard at work this time of year. They help pollinate crops and create products, like honey and wax. Learn about beekeeping in the 1800s. There will be a […]

Free

Wee Ones: Wildflowers

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Wildflowers come in a variety of beautiful colors and spring is a wonderful time to see them. We will hike to look for wildflowers and learn about colors. We will […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Waterfalls Overlook, Meet in parking area E. Main Cross Street Findlay, Ohio

The 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 […]

Free

27th Annual Fish Festival

Riverbend Recreation Area, Lakefront Activity Center

Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 27th Annual Fish Festival. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio […]

Free

Archery Instruction – Adult

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

Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of […]

$10.00

Recycling Fun

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Recycling is fun. Activities will be held inside and outside the Discovery Center, including Recycled Bowling and Trash Toss. Participants can turn trash into something new, such as water bottle […]

Free

Recycling Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Recycling is important. It is good for the environment. Hancock County 4-H kids will be at the Discovery Center this day to collect your plastic lids and bottle caps to […]

Free

Discovery Stories: Wildflowers

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Discover why flowers are important to us and why animals need them for food. After a story, children can partake in activities such as Bloom Matching and Parts of the […]

Free

Plants that Eat Meat

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Explore the world of carnivorous plants. We will talk about plants and what they need to survive, study live carnivorous plants and watch a Venus flytrap eat insects. There will […]

Free
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