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Events

Turtle Time

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Turtles are terrific. Find out which species live in Hancock County and what habitat they prefer. Use handheld magnifiers to get a close look at the turtle shell and bones, […]

Free

Full Pink Moon Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

This early spring night should be full of animal sounds, including the spring peeper and the American woodcock. See what the trails at Aeraland Recreation Area look like under the […]

Free

Crustaceans: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

When most people think about crustaceans, they think of crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. However, there are other types of crustaceans that can be found in Ohio. Visit the Richard S. […]

Free

Spring Wetland Night Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Wetlands at night are full of sounds. Join us for a hike into the wetlands to listen to the songs and calls from animals, such as frogs, toads, owls, woodcocks, and secretive wetland birds called rails. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy. Rubber boots are recommended. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This free […]

Free

The Art of Writing Letters

Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United States

Join Hancock Park District at the historic 1847 McKinnis House to learn what it was like to write letters in the 1800s. We will talk about the history and the art of letter writing and how pens and ink were made, use a feather quill and ink to write letters and draw pictures, and create […]

$2.00

Pinball Class & Competition

Main Street Deli Bar Arcade 515 S. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Join your friends at Main Street Deli on Thursday, April 17th for a pinball class and competition with Findlay Area Pinball! There is a $10 entry fee (kids are free!) and all money goes directly towards the prizes for the competition

$10

All About Eggs

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

It is nesting time for many animals that lay eggs. There will be a display of eggs from different animals, such as ducks, geese, turkey, shark, and ostrich. We will talk about the process an egg goes through to hatch. For example, a mallard duck will lay one egg each day until the preferred number […]

Free

Sounds of Spring Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

Different animals are either returning to the area or waking up for spring. Join Hancock Park District as we hike and listen to all the new sounds of spring. Animals […]

Free

Bonkers for Birds

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Learn about birds with hands-on activities. Use handheld magnifiers to get a closer look at bird feathers and wings, including the Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, and Cooper’s Hawk. Try […]

Free