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 […]
Ohio is filled with many interesting geological features that give shape to the state’s geography. Learn about different types of landforms and interesting natural features of Ohio, such as glacier […]
Some animals make their homes underground. Learn about the various animals that live under logs, rocks, and in the dirt. Lift logs in search of underground animals, such as earthworms, […]
Spend the afternoon trying your luck at catching fish. Fish that can be caught include black crappie, green sunfish, and yellow bullhead. A fishing pole and corn bait will be […]
These noisy insects are a common sound in summer, but most of their life is spent underground. Learn about the lifecycles of cicadas by listening to a fun story and […]
Dragons are a mythical creature. After the story “Dragon’s Love Taco’s,” learn how to make walking tacos over a campfire. Bring a dragon toy along and tell your “Best Dragon […]
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 […]
Did you know that there are different types of clouds? Children will look for different shapes in the clouds in the sky and partake in activities including “A rain cloud […]
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 […]
Celebrate the 1934’s Historical American Girl Doll, Kit Kittredge. There will be a light brunch, as you learn how to make mini hot dogs, boiled eggs, and ginger snap cookies. […]
Hike and explore the south side of Litzenberg Memorial Woods. It is a great place to search for the monarch butterfly, wood frogs, damselfly, and summer-blooming wildflowers. On this section […]
Create a painting by melting ice cubes dyed with food coloring onto watercolor paper. Wear clothing that can get stained. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 5 […]
