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Wee Ones: American Badger
Wee Ones: American Badger
The American badger lives in our area, but it is rarely seen. Children can look at our mounted badger and check out its long claws, which are great for digging. Badger fur, skull, and tracks will be available to look […]
Wee Ones: American Badger
Wee Ones: American Badger
The American badger lives in our area, but it is rarely seen. Children can look at our mounted badger and check out its long claws, which are great for digging. Badger fur, skull, and tracks will be available to look […]
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Invasive Species of Ohio
Invasive Species of Ohio
February 27 through March 3 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our natural communities as they outcompete native wildlife for resources. Learn about invasive species, which ones can be found in […]
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Photography Hike
Photography Hike
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. We will hike the trails taking […]
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Discovery Stories: Animal Migration
Discovery Stories: Animal Migration
Spring is coming and with the changing of the seasons the animals begin to move. This seasonal movement of animals is known as migration. Many groups of animals migrate like birds, mammals, and insects. We will read a fun story […]
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Alice in Wonderland Tea
Alice in Wonderland Tea
Bring the children out to enjoy a tea with the characters from Alice in Wonderland. Children will hear the story of Alice in Wonderland and then enjoy a tea party where they will learn how to make a mini birthday […]
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Maple Sugarin’ Public Day
Maple Sugarin’ Public Day
Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap, transport […]
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Ohio’s Natural State Symbols: Open House
Ohio’s Natural State Symbols: Open House
Happy Birthday Ohio! This month our state turns 220 years old. To celebrate, come learn about our state animals, plants, fossils, and other natural symbols. Learn about their life histories, where you can find them, and why they were chosen […]
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Learn About Butterflies
Learn About Butterflies
Today is Learn About Butterflies Day. Learn about the life of a butterfly, how they are different from moths, and why they are important to the environment. Together, we will read a story about a butterfly’s life, view some real […]
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How to Catch a Leprechaun
How to Catch a Leprechaun
Do you know how to catch a leprechaun? This is your chance to bring the children out to build a leprechaun trap that they can set up before St Patrick’s Day arrives. That tricky little guy has a pot of […]
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What’s the Weather
What’s the Weather
What will the weather be like? It’s hard to say, but we’ll learn about whatever weather Mother Nature brings our way. If there are clouds, we’ll use cloud viewers to identify them. If it is raining, snowing, or sleeting, information […]
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Puppet Cleaning
Puppet Cleaning
Kids love playing with the puppets at the Discovery Center, but after being played with by so many kids they could use a cleaning. We are looking for volunteers to help us clean our puppets and stuffed animals. We will […]
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Little Hands Nature Club: Puddle Jumpers and Mud Skippers
Little Hands Nature Club: Puddle Jumpers and Mud Skippers
Nature is the scene for this program and it’s time to get wet and muddy. Children should wear rubber boots or old shoes and prepare to dance, skip, and hop down the trail. We’ll be on the lookout for puddles […]
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National Purple Day Hike
National Purple Day Hike
It is National Purple Day and time to put on your favorite purple clothing and hike the trails in search of purple objects. Perhaps we will find violets; they might be coming up, or there might be a purple martin […]
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Wee Ones: Dinosaurs
Wee Ones: Dinosaurs
Our story time is about dinosaurs that lived long ago. How tall are you? The Brontosaurus was seventy feet long and its name means “thunder lizard.” Scientists believe the Tyrannosaurus Rex was the fiercest dinosaur. There will be a story […]
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Discover Center Treasure Hunt
Discover Center Treasure Hunt
Children and animals love to dig. Children dig for treasures, while animals dig for food or to build homes. While digging in our indoor sandbox, children might find nuts hidden by the squirrel or natural treasures of rocks and fossils. […]
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Planetarium: The Life of a Star
Planetarium: The Life of a Star
Learn about the different stages a star has as it lives its life in space. We will look at examples of red giants and white dwarfs, and talk about what phase the Sun is in. Participants are required to sit […]
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