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 […]

Create stamps to capture the unique textures of nature with modeling clay. Make prints of leaves, bark, rocks, acorns, and other natural objects. Supplies and a small sketchbook will be […]

Native trees are an important aspect of a forest ecosystem. Discover how they are beneficial and interact with other organisms around them. The focus will be on black walnut, honey […]

Get on the water and explore the beauty of the Blanchard River during a guided kayak trip. Start at Eastpoint Area and paddle upriver to Vogelsong Conservation Area and the pedestrian bridge at State Route 568 and back. Along the way, look for turtles, ducks, geese, herons, eagles, deer, and other wildlife. For those who […]

Visit the 1847 McKinnis homestead, discover the jobs pioneers had, and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, churning butter, and looking in the garden to see if anything is ready to be harvested. After each stop, enjoy a small […]

Visit the 1847 McKinnis homestead, discover the jobs pioneers had, and learn what it was like to live as a pioneer. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, churning butter, and looking in the garden to see if anything is ready to be harvested. After each stop, enjoy a small […]

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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome.  If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these gatherings […]

Decorate your front door with a little help from nature. Make a grapevine wreath with vines. Fall-themed decorations will be available. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2-3:30 PM Ages 16 and up. Register with $8 per wreath by 1 PM on Friday, October 9. Minimum: 3/ Maximum: 16 Michelle Rumschlag mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

Children will visit stations and compare themselves to bats. Stations include Number of Fingers, What’s my Wingspan, and On the Menu. Bat skulls and mounts will be available for viewing. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1-2 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. […]

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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome.  If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these gatherings […]

Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history. The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters. There will be horse-drawn hayrides around the prairie and demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith, and by civil war re-enactors. Stop by the paddock to see live farm animals. Music by The Golden Griffon Stringtet […]

Kathryn Rider from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Women in Astronomy. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available […]

The woods are full of fall foliage to enjoy while leaving no trace. Picking up litter around Goose Lake will help make the environment clean and safe. Bring gloves; trash […]

Some animals crawl, slither, and wriggle on the ground. Discover these creepy crawlies and how they move their bodies. Look for them on the trail, including earthworms, millipedes, and isopods […]

Insects are an important food source for animals and some humans. Discover what would happen if insects left an ecosystem, identify which bird beak is best for eating insects, and […]

Make a variety of bat-themed decorations for Halloween, including a hanging bat made out of a toilet paper roll, a flying bat by the moon, bat magnets, and a paper […]

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 […]

Listen to a story about fall constellations, including the brave Perseus, the dreaded sea monster Cetus, and Andromeda, the princess who needs saving. Look for other celestial bodies, including the […]

Use fallen leaves to create an animal. Learn why fallen leaves are important in nature and how animals depend on them. While waiting for artwork to dry, look at animals […]

It is almost Halloween and the mummies want to celebrate. Roast a mummy dog, have a blueberry mummy muffin, and choose a treat from the charcuterie board. Play pumpkin golf […]

Nature journaling is the art of using pictures and words to record observations. Nature journaling will be discussed, examples of nature journal pages will be shown, and a journal prompt […]

Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but in nature and stories there are animals who love to play tricks on others. Learn about the trickster animals in folklore […]

Going to sleep and waking up can be hard when there is a rooster around. After the story, visit the Nature Play Area, count sheep and other animals, and try […]