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Learn about the history, tools, and techniques used to create a functional broom. Each participant will create their own turkey wing whisk broom from broom corn and receive a bag […]
$30.00
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Get your jumping legs ready because it’s time to play in the leaf piles. Take a closer look at the colorful fall leaves. Children will then be able to play […]
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Flying silently in the night, owls are unique birds with interesting features. Discover what makes owls special with informational displays and mounts. Observe the dissection of an owl pellet, an […]
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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 […]
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Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing […]
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Make fairy furniture using things you find in nature. There are so many fun things to make from sticks, acorn caps, and moss to add a fun look to your […]
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Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing […]
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Oaks are one of the most important trees in the forest. Listen to a story about a little acorn’s wild adventure into becoming an oak tree. Learn about the different […]
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Galls are a kind of swelling growth on the external tissues of plants. Learn what their purpose is, what trees and plants they are found on and what kind of insects make them. Examples will be displayed. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 7 PM Ages 16 and up. Free, but click here to register by […]
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Learn about the different ways animals prepare for and survive winter. Explore the topics of hibernation, brumation, and food storage through displays and furs. Hike the trails to see examples of animals prepping for winter such as squirrels and birds searching for food. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM Ages 5-14. Free; but click […]
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One of the greatest minds in astronomy was Charles Messier. He helped advance the science of deep space and objects found outside of our solar system. Learn about the history of this famous astronomer along with how he was able to detect such far objects. Look at deep space objects named after Messier inside the […]
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Puppetry can be a fun hobby and a good way to start is with sock puppets. Create your own with a new tube sock and crafting materials. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. Click here to register with $5 per person by 1 PM […]
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There are no “seagulls” in Ohio, but eight species of gulls are regularly seen in Hancock County, especially during the late fall and winter. Learn about gulls and how to identify this tricky group of birds. After a PowerPoint presentation, drive to the parking lot at Findlay Reservoir #1 to go on a hike in […]
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Learn about squirrels through two of Beatrix Potter’s stories, “The Squirrel Nutkin” and “The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes.” Hike to look for squirrels and their food including acorns and walnuts. Children will make squirrels and their acorn out of paper bags and dine on hot chocolate and “nut” snacks by the fireplace. Litzenberg Memorial Woods […]
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Life for the pioneers was hard as they traveled the Oregon Trail. The foods they ate had to keep well as they traveled, such as vegetables, bread and fruit. Recipes and samples will be shared with guests. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 8 and up. Click here to register with $2 per […]
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Fall is the time of year when the McKinnis men are out hunting meat for the family. Sarah Fishel will be preparing a venison stew with the deer meat her husband John brought home. The stew will be shared with guests that stop by to visit. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages […]
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Scales are important. They help some animals defend themselves. Learn about fish and reptiles with displays and hands-on stations that will have snakeskin and turtle shells. Make a paper bowl turtle and take home a lizard coloring sheet. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult. Other aged siblings […]
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Muskrats are short and opossums are tall. Cork likes small adventures and Fuzz likes big adventures, which always get him into trouble. Follow the tracks around the Discovery Center to see how this winter adventures ends. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. […]
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Ohio’s state gemstone is a rock known as flint. Learn about flint’s geology, what makes Ohio’s flint special, and its importance as a tool making material for both Native Americans and European settlers. View examples of different types of Ohio flint and the park’s collection of Native American arrowheads and other flint tools. Children who […]
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As a pioneer, it was important to tailor and make your own clothes. Learn how wool was turned into yarn and how it was used to crochet clothing. Participants will be able to try it out themselves by making a simple crochet doily. Both beginners and experts are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Litzenberg Memorial […]
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Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods they prefer and why it’s beneficial to eat this way. Mounts, furs, skulls, and other body parts will be on display. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery […]
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Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about the history of the land, the restoration of wetlands on the site, and search for interesting plants and wildlife like American mink and migrating waterfowl. […]
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Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the trails or hiding under a log. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Parking Lot by Shelter 3 1 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is […]
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It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will follow. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other ages siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. Michelle […]
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If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings for building a brick town. Toward the end, work together to build a strong bridge and see how much weight it can hold. Oakwoods Nature […]
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The landscape of Hancock County would have been much different at the time of the first Thanksgiving. Hike the trails and imagine how different it would have been in 1621. Look for fallen leaves, animals searching for food, and possibly even a turkey. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 1 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]
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Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a button spinner toy just like kids in the 1800s would have played with. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; […]
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Get the Christmas holidays started with the story “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” The story will be read by the fireside, and popcorn strands will be hung on the Christmas tree. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 2 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration […]
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