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Archery Instruction – Youth

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

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 […]

$10.00

Plein Air Gatherings

Blue Rock Nature Preserve, Edgar Avenue Parking Lot Findlay, OH, United States

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

Little Hands Nature Club: Slimy Fun

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

The world is full of slimy things. Explore the mud pit with your feet, run your fingers through the insect Jello bowl, look at the slugs in a jug, and […]

Free

Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]

Free

Living Fossils

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

Some animal species that are alive today were present during the time of the dinosaurs. Various ancient animals, including crocodiles, scorpions, and nautilus will be highlighted. Fossils from Ohio’s ancient […]

$5.00

Outdoor Recreation Day: Kayaking the Blanchard River

Riverside Park Zonta Landing

Float down the river and look for the Great Blue Heron, turtles, and ducks. The fundamentals of kayaking will be taught before the trip begins. All equipment and snacks will […]

$10.00

Plein Air Gatherings

Blanchard Landing, meet in the parking area 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

Little Hands Nature Club: Simple Machines

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

Simple machines are tools that make work easier. Learn about the six types of simple machines with hands-on activities, like pulling sandbags with pulleys and making cars with CD wheels.  […]

Free

Family Campfire

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

Enjoy an evening of fun in the park. Hot dogs and s’mores will be cooked over the campfire and kids can learn how to make ants on a log. Play […]

$20.00

National Moth Week: Moth Night

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center Porch 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH, United States

National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. Learn about moths and their importance to the environment. Hike the trails to search for moths on sugar […]

Free

Sawing: Open House

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

Robert McKinnis will be in the workshop sawing logs for projects and firewood. Learn about the different types of saws and their jobs on the farm. Try either a buck […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Marshmallow Wars

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

Have fun with large marshmallows. Kids will make marshmallow shooters and see who can shoot them the farthest. Other activities include marshmallow games, a spoon race, floating a marshmallow boat, […]

Free
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