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Spectroscopes

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Create your own spectroscope with Hancock Park District, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. You will learn about light and then create your spectroscopes […]

Free

Planetarium: The Argo Navis

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The constellation Argo Navis, or the Ship Argo, was once the largest constellation in the night sky. However, you will not find the Argo Navis in the list of 88 […]

Free

Monarch Hunt

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

Join your friends at Hancock Park District on a hike as we search for Monarch caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies on Common Milkweed plants throughout the park. As we search, learn […]

Free

Terrarium Workshop

False Chord Brewing 326 S Main St, Findlay, OH, United States

Join your friends at False Chord Brewing in the taproom with 3 Oaks and create your own beautiful terrarium! 3 Oaks will be leading the Terrarium Workshop and will provide […]

Prairies: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Join Hancock Park District to learn what flowers and grasses grow in Oakwoods’ 2-acre prairie and what animals call it home. Discover how these plants adapted to a tree-free habitat and how Native Americans and pioneers would have used them. A hike to the prairie will take place at 2 PM. Meet at the Discovery […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Animal Habitat Creations

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Join in Hancock Park District's program where children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a […]

Free

Active Adult Hikes – Oakwoods

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The last of our four hikes for active adults with Hancock Park District will take us through the woods, ending up by the prairie. Wildflowers such as prairie coneflower, prairie dock, and Ironweed should be blooming. We’ll also watch for butterflies and seed loving birds, like American Goldfinch. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch.  This […]

Free

Naturalist-led Morning Kayak Float

Zonta Landing Boat Rentals

See the Blanchard River in the early morning light via kayak and learn about the plants and animals found along the riverbank. The float trip will start at Hancock Park […]

$15.00