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Insects of Hancock County

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Have fun learning about insect body parts by making insects out of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. Use a magnifying glass to inspect preserved specimens. We will hike the trails […]

Free

Wee Ones: Color in Nature

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

Learn about colors found in nature. A story will be read followed by a short hike in search of colors. Color wheels will be used. After the hike, we will […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Blanchard River Nature Preserve 22006 C.R. 17, Forest, 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

Insect Nature Hike

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Near Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Ohio

Insects are everywhere. During our .4-mile Meadow Hike, we will look for caterpillar frass, holes in leaves, wasp galls, and other signs left by insects. Monarch butterflies might be in […]

Free

Spring Migration Bird Hike

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Near Shelter #3 16618 TR 208, Ohio

Many interesting and colorful birds pass through the area during their spring migration as they make their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During our bird hike, we […]

Free

Bone Broth: Open House

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

How did the pioneers get the broth to make soups, stews, and chicken and noodles? Sarah Fishel will be boiling down some chicken and beef bones to make a tasty […]

Free

Nature Story Time: Hedgie’s Surprise

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area Findlay, OH, United States

Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett will be read in the Nature Play Area. It is a story about a chicken who needed to keep her eggs from being eaten by […]

Free

Outdoor Play

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area Findlay, OH, United States

Enjoy a late spring evening with outdoor games like corn hole and ring toss. Parachute and bean-bag bugs, bubbles, and Velcro ball and disc set will also be available to […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Riverside Park, Waterfalls Pavilion 231 McManness, 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

Sensory Path

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

Help your child work on their gross motor skills by having them do a sensory path. On our spring-themed sensory path you can buzz like a bee, hop like a […]

Free

Cultivating Gourmet Mushrooms

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

Growing gourmet mushrooms at home can be easy, but there are important steps that must be taken to ensure healthy growth. We will talk about sterilization, the best materials to […]

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