Our family & kids, as the next generation, are nature's best hope. Have fun with hands on activities, see exhibits by local environmental groups, with take-home gardening tips, based on Doug Tallamys book Natures Best Hope, Young Peoples Edition. Participants will receive FREE seeds of native plants to take home and start their gardens, along […]
Celebrate Earth Day with support from the Richard Barchent Educational Fund at the Hancock Historical Museum! There will be family-friendly activities, great giveaways, and the first 50 families will receive a new children's book! Jim Abrams uncovers fascinating stories of wildlife that once roamed Ohio alongside the early settlers and Scott Grenerth shares amazing facts […]
Every spring a small odd-looking bird called an American Woodcock performs a special sky dance in the twilight. Join Hancock Park District for a night hike as they search for timberdoodles and hope to observe their sky dance. Information will be provided about the American Woodcock, its cool features, and why it performs the sky […]
Dragons are mythological creatures having resemblance to snakes and lizards. But where did the concept of a dragon come from? In this program, you can explore the history of dragon myths from around the world and find out what caused our ancestors to imagine these fantastic creatures of legend. Meet at the Discovery Center. This […]
Spring has finally arrived. From wildflowers to birds, there are wonderful colors to see. Join us for Colors of Spring to learn about colors and how to mix colors to […]
Come craft with us on the last Wednesday of each month! Adults and teens 16+ are welcome. This month's craft is Mini Bird Feeders. Limit of 20 feeders; first come, […]
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show: Earth to the Universe. 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers […]
Snails prefer to live on the wet forest floor. After reading a story about snails, we will hike the trails in search of our slimy shelled friends and their hiding […]
Homegrown Habitat, an event featuring renowned author, native plant specialist, and conservationist Doug Tallamy will take place on April 27, 2024, at Winebrenner on the University of Findlay campus, 950 N. Main St. Doors open at 9 a.m. Tallamy’s presentation is at 10 a.m. Exhibits and plant sales will continue until approximately noon. This special […]
Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium show, "Cosmic Recipe: Setting the Periodic Table". Explore the world of chemistry—the protons, neutrons, and electrons! See how tiny atoms relate to the mammoth stars! […]
