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Events

Afternoon Movie in the Park: Winnie the Pooh

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Enjoy a cold Saturday afternoon in the park by joining Hancock Park District inside the Discovery Center for a Winnie the Pooh movie and popcorn. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This free program is open to families, but registration is required online for each person in your party by 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 17.

Free

Birds of the Feeder: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

During winter’s cold and snowy weather, there are still birds to be found in our area. Most of these birds will visit the bird feeders located outside the Hancock Park District's Discovery Center. Find out who they are, what they eat, and how you can set up your own bird feeding station. Children will be […]

Free

Owl Prowl

Riverbend Recreation Area 9250 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United States

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about […]

Free

Wee Ones: Little Bunny’s Snowman

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Little Bunny is extremely excited to make his first snowman, but it is harder to build than he thinks. A story will be read by Hancock Park District and then […]

Free

How Animals Adapt for Winter

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Many animals need to go through a change to get ready for winter. Due to the low temperatures and decrease in food supplies, animals will go through a variety of […]

Free

Symphony Storytime

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay-Hancock Co Public LIbrary, OH, United States

The Lima Symphony Orchestra presents Symphony Storytime, a unique and hands-on musical experience for children and families. Members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra will share stories accompanied by a musical […]

Free

Life on the Trail Nature Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

Winter is a great time to hike, look for animal tracks and other signs, and identify which animals are awake during the winter months. Join Hancock Park District to look […]

Free

The Magic of Magnets

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

We will talk about magnets, what they are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life. Afterward, we will do some hands-on activities. Participants will have […]

Free

Hands on Fur

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Children can work on sensory development by touching the furs of Ohio mammals. Each animal’s fur feels a little different. Some are soft and fluffy while others are short and scruffy. Children (and adults) can learn animal names and sounds as they touch the furs. Afterward, explore the Discovery Center and look at live animals […]

Free