Many animals need to go through a change to get ready for winter. Due to the low temperatures and decrease in food supplies, animals will go through a variety of changes to manage the cold months. In this program, we will look at a variety of animals and how they prepare for the winter. Animals […]
Winter is a great time to hike, look for animal tracks and other signs, and identify which animals are awake during the winter months. We will look for tracks made by deer, squirrels, fox, and birds searching for winter seeds to eat. If we are lucky, snow will be on the ground. Aeraland Recreation Area […]
We will talk about magnets, what they are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life. Afterward, we will do some hands-on activities. Participants will have an opportunity to create a painting using tempera paints and the power of magnets. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an […]
Children can work on sensory development by touching the furs of Ohio mammals. Each animal’s fur feels a little different. Some are soft and fluffy while others are short and scruffy. Children (and adults) can learn animal names and sounds as they touch the furs. Afterward, explore the Discovery Center and look at live animals […]
The fireplace will be lit and milk jug luminaries with battery candles will light up the rest of the Discovery Center as we read books by flashlight. We will read a story as a group, then you will be able to read our nature books on your own. Bring your favorite flashlight and a pillow […]
Your nose will be treated to the warm smell of bread baking in the old cook stove as you help the McKinnis family and neighbors prepare dough. Learn about the different kinds of breads they eat and how they bake without commercial yeast. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome Free; […]
Rocks are fun in many ways. You can paint, wire wrap, and build fun creations with just a little imagination. We will build a fun creation using rocks of all sizes and pour paint on them. Fun creations will be on display. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1:30-3:30 PM Ages 18 and up. Click here […]
The animal world is open 24/7. Some animals like to wake up to the sun and some animals wake up when the sun is setting. In this program, we will talk about the various sleep cycles found in the animal world. We will look at animals that are awake during the day, animals that are […]
Paper quilling involves rolling, looping, and curling strips of paper and gluing them to create a picture. We will talk about the art and history of quilling, the craft, and basic techniques, and then we will create a paper quilled snowman. The finished product could be a nice winter decoration. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]
Today is the day when the groundhog comes out of its hole to see if there will be six more weeks of winter. Come to Litzenberg Memorial Woods and learn about the history of Groundhog Day and why groundhogs come out of their burrows this time of year. We will hike in search of groundhogs […]
Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Monday showtimes: 10 AM & 1 PM Sunday showtime: 1 PM All ages are welcome. […]
Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Monday showtimes: 10 AM & 1 PM Sunday showtime: 1 PM All ages are welcome. […]
