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 camera to capture the fall colors. Aeraland Recreation Area Picnic Shelter 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.
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 at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy early autumn along the Blanchard River as they paddle upstream past the Country Club’s golf course, […]
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. Ongoing demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith and don’t forget to stop by the paddock area to check out the live farm animals. Music by […]
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 parts for the bat. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 5-8 with an adult. Free; but register online […]
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 a few cool leaves to be used in a leaf rubbing craft. Blue Rock Nature Preserve Edgar Avenue parking lot 10 AM Ages 3-5 with […]
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 beachballs during different times of the evening. Learn how local wildlife like White-tail Deer and Eastern Cottontail also adapt to darkness. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter […]
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 a monster cookie. Please bring your own bug spray, drinks, or a reusable water bottle. The activities will be moved indoors in case of inclement […]
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 Area Parking Lot by Shelter 3 7 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.
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 and others around the world along with the possible origins of these myths. Visitors can make a sasquatch face out of cut construction paper and […]
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 of broom corn seed to grow at home. All supplies will be provided. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Register […]
