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Sand Fun for Toddlers

Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Sand Volleyball Court

It’s time for kids to kick off their shoes and play in the sand. Children can enjoy the feeling of cool sand on their toes in our sand volleyball court. […]

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

Blanchard River Nature Preserve Hike

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

This hidden gem is unlike the other park district properties. It is a high-quality riparian forest along the Blanchard River that is home to wildlife not found in the other […]

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

Hooray for Kids Day

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

Enjoy some fresh air and sunshine by playing games in the park. Games that will be played include Bee Pollen Toss and Grapevine Ring Toss. Kids will also get to […]

Free

Plein Air Gatherings

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

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

Mud Pies Under the Moon

Explore mud, head to toe, so dress in things that can get stained.  Mud pies will be made and adorned with natural items like stones, sticks, grass, and flowers. Pies […]

Free

Natural Stamps

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

Objects found in nature can be used to create unique designs. Make a piece of artwork using stamps crafted out of things found outdoors. Examples of stamps that will be […]

Free

Corn Cooking: Open House

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

Corn was a staple food for pioneers. Learn how pioneers grew, harvested, and prepped the corn, the different kinds that were grown, and food dishes that used corn. Johnny cakes, […]

Free

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

Planetarium: Perseid Meteor Shower

Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center

The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks in mid-August and is one of the most popular meteor showers of the year. Learn where it gets its name, how it’s connected to the […]

Free
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