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Gather sticks and other natural materials to make a spider-themed wreath. Materials will be glued to a wooden base and can be adorned with plastic spiders, fake spider web and other themed decorations. All supplies will be provided. Hot drinks will also be served. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6:30 PM All ages are welcome. […]

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 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 […]

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 provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6:30 PM Ages 9-15. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Thursday, October 2. […]

Eew! Sometimes nature can be gross. Discover animals from around the world that make messes, look strange, and have out of this world behaviors. Make slime out of borax, glue, and water. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-12 with an adult. Free; but click here to register […]

Explore the newly opened Deer Haven Trail, named for the abundance of deer found in the area. This 0.75-mile trail in the southwest corner of the nature preserve loops around a section of former farmland that has been left untouched for nature to reclaim since the park’s opening in 1985. View the area’s unique features […]

Many types of apples are harvested during the fall months. There will be a display of apples, recipes, and a demonstration on how to dry and preserve them in the old-fashioned way. Sample dried apple rings afterwards. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen […]

Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover what it was like to live as a pioneer and some of the jobs they had during the fall. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, and churning butter. After each stop, be rewarded with a small taste of the past. Litzenberg Memorial […]

Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover what it was like to live as a pioneer and some of the jobs they had during the fall. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, and churning butter. After each stop, be rewarded with a small taste of the past. Litzenberg Memorial […]

There could be coolness in the air of a mid-fall evening to walk through the woods in search of the full moon. Listen to hear the hooting of Oakwoods’ resident Great-Horned Owls and the chirping of tree and field crickets. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 7:30 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is […]

Seeds are plentiful in nature this time of year. Children will get to do the following involving seeds: use old socks to collect them, make a nature scene with paper and glue, play a toss game, try their hand at matching them up, and see what animals eat them. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch […]

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 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 […]

Have you participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs and want more practice? A certified archery instructor will supervise an archery open shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 1 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on […]

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 […]

The woods are full of fall foliage. Walk around Goose Lake and see what might be taking a rest on the lake during this time of migration. Bring along your […]

Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history! The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters and horse-drawn hayrides will be taking place around the prairie. […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s everything pumpkins. After a short story about pumpkins, children will be able to do pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tossing, check out a dissected one, and a make your own jack […]

As Halloween approaches, it’s fun to explore animals related to the season. Learn about bats and construct a bat out of a pinecone. This craft involves gluing and cutting out […]

Hike the Lady Bug Loop Trail in search of fall related objects in a scavenger hunt like a red leaf, a squirrel, and an acorn. While on the trail collect […]

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 […]

Twilight is the period between sunset and dark. How will your eyes adapt to the incoming darkness? Try your hand at simple activities like lawn darts and playing catch with […]

Enjoy a Monster-themed evening with the family in the park. There will be a stew to share, toss the bones games, best dressed monster contest and storytelling. Winners will receive […]

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 […]

Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 7PM

Explore the trails on a guided night hike. View the park in the moonlight and search for nocturnal wildlife like raccoons, opossums, and owls. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity […]

Mysteries in the natural world are intriguing to study. Cryptozoology is a subculture that searches for unknown, extinct, or legendary animals known as cryptids. Learn about the cryptids of Ohio […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]