• Archery Instruction – Adult

    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
  • Backyard Pollinators: Open House

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Backyards are filled with important pollinators like butterflies, moths, and bees. Learn about different pollinators and how to promote pollinator habitat at home. Children can create a pollinator finger puppet […]

    Free
  • Wee Ones: Slimy

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Kids get a chance to get sticky and gooey. Look at snail shells, play with various kinds of homemade slime, and play a slug matching game. Wear clothing that can […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Fun with Feathers

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

    Feathers come from birds. Use a domestic bird feather (chicken, duck, turkey) to paint a picture, draw, write, dust, and play games. Drop a feather and let it float into […]

    Free
  • Evening Prairie Hike

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

    Hike to the prairie in the cool of the evening. Check out flowers that grow there, including Prairie Dock, Mountain Mint, and Ironweed. See what insects and birds are using […]

    Free
  • 2026 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Meet in Dold Lake parking area 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, Ohio

    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 medium […]

    Free
  • Atlatl Throwing

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

    Atlatls are a tool used to throw a long spear-like arrow called a dart. They have been the primary hunting tool of prehistoric people around the world for thousands of […]

    Free
  • Paddle the Lake

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Shank Lake 1400 Oakwoods Lane

    Explore Shank Lake aboard a kayak and enjoy the scenery and wildlife. Feel free to bring a fishing pole, binoculars, and even a book if relaxing, floating, and reading is […]

    $10.00
  • Astronomical Speed, Time & Distance

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

    Tom Frets from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Astronomical Speed, Time & Distance. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have […]

    Free
  • Leather Working: Open House

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

    Pioneers made leather and used it in many ways. Stop by the workshop where Nelson Poe will be working with leather to craft a variety of goods, for example, see […]

    Free
  • Arachnids in the Parks

    Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

    Description: Information about the different types of arachnids and their unique features and behaviors will be shared. After the presentation, there will be a guided hike in search of spiders, […]

    Free
  • Little Hands Nature Club: Berries

    Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter 6100 US 224 West

    Berries come in many shapes and colors. Children can participate in activities like Fingerprint Blueberries, Berry Lacing Cards, and Berry Sorting. Find out about the animals in Hancock County that […]

    Free