Working with clay can be fun for all ages. A demonstration on how to make homemade clay will be held at 1:30 PM and then guests can have fun creating art with clay. There will be a display of items made from clay, including Remington’s clay targets that were made in Findlay. All supplies will […]

Learn about the different signs that animals leave behind, like tracks and scat, and how to read them. Go on a hike to search for signs of animals and create a plaster track to take home. This is a drop-off program. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM Ages 5-14. Free; but register online at […]

Create your own yarn mandala, also known as God’s Eye. Instructions will be given on how to create it. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 10 and up. Free; but register at https://hancockparks.activityreg.com by 1 PM on Friday, November 6. Minimum: 3/Maximum: 15 Mac Teeple mteeple@hancockparks.com

A Dutch oven is great for cooking meals, for example, during a camping trip. Learn about the equipment, cooking tips and tricks, and recipes while helping to prepare food with Dutch ovens. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2-4 PM Ages 12 and up. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. […]

The McKinnis family has been busy gathering and putting away items from this year’s harvest. Root crops, such as potatoes, carrots, turnips, and parsnips would have to be carefully stored to last through the winter. Learn how this was done and taste the baked turnips that Mrs. Boylan has been preparing. The men will be […]

Dung beetles are especially important to the environment. Dung is another word for poop. Rolling dung is a hard job and what is hidden in the center is interesting. The story will be read and then children will make a painted dung beetle rock. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an […]

Woodpeckers are unique birds that peck into trees to get their food. Discover the seven woodpeckers that can be found in the park, see what a woodpecker’s favorite food is, use touch to guess what is in the woodpecker mystery boxes, and make a woodpecker finger puppet. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]

Get involved by helping to count birds for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a survey to gain a better understanding of bird populations that visit feeding stations in North America. Training will involve an overview of the counting protocol and how to identify common birds that visit the feeding station. Volunteers will have an opportunity […]

There are many substitutes for coffee including the Kentucky Coffeetree. Discover what makes this rare tree unique, find out how the beans are used to make a coffee substitute and see how they are roasted. Try a chocolate cake baked with espresso powder with freshly brewed coffee. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1 PM All […]

Now that the bright colors of fall have faded, nature has plenty of objects that are brown. Go on a scavenger hunt with a palette of brown hues to find natural brown objects, such as oak leaves, walnuts, and tree bark. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Litzenberg Pavilion 1-2 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged […]

Certain mammals that are trapped for their fur are called fur bearers. Learn about the human connection to fur bearers throughout history from their importance for survival to their role in showing status. Furs will be on display and available to touch. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 7 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]

Animals live in all sorts of places called habitats. Learn about the variety of natural homes or environments that exist at Oakwoods Nature Preserve and then hike the trails in […]

Create a fun mosaic craft using dried beans to celebrate Thanksgiving and the harvest. While making the craft, look at a variety of beans and learn about the plants that […]

Hike the trails in search of nuts and seeds. Look for acorns, hickory nuts, and walnuts. Keep an eye out for animals that eat seeds, such as squirrels, birds, and […]

Learn about the iconic bird of Thanksgiving. Listen to a fun turkey story, get a close look at real wild turkey parts, do some hands-on activities, and create a turkey […]

Paint cookies to share on Thanksgiving. This is a fun and easy way to make a fancy fall dessert. Each person will have six cookies to decorate and take home. […]

Late November weather can bring brisk winds, overcast skies, and a chance for snow. Bundle up and brave the elements to look for the full moon and listen for great […]

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 […]