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National Find a Rainbow Day Hike

Blue Rock Nature Preserve 412 Edgar Ave., Findlay, OH

Join Hancock Park District as they take a hike on the .3-mile Lady Bug Loop Trail and look for rainbows. Perhaps you will find a reflection of one in the water at the vernal pool or one showing through the clouds in the sky. Meet at the Edgar Street Parking Lot.  This free program is […]

Free

Slimy Salamanders

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Salamanders are moving around the wet spring forests. A story will be read by Hancock Park District about salamanders: what they are, why they are moving this time of year, and their life cycle. After the story, join your friends at Hancock Park District and go on a short walk in the park in search […]

Free

Spring Photography Hike

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

Join your fellow photographers at Litzenberg Memorial Woods for a spring photography hike. Along with your friends at Hancock Park District everyone can focus on wildflowers, amphibians, birds, and other spring subjects. All skill levels and camera types are welcome. The trails might be wet and muddy, so where the appropriate shoes. Meet at the […]

Free

Spider Hike

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

Spiders are creepy and crawly and may look villainous, but they help humans more than we give them credit for. By eating insects that are a nuisance (mosquitoes, centipedes, and earwigs), spiders are one of our greatest allies. Join Hancock Park District as they enjoy an afternoon hike in search of spiders, such as wolf […]

Free

Great Solar Eclipse over Ohio

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

Steve Rice from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the upcoming solar eclipse. He will explain what will be happening in Findlay and how to safely view this spectacular event. After the program, there will be viewing of Jupiter and its four largest moons and many other wonders of the night sky. […]

Free

Amphibians: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Spring is the time for amphibians. They have awakened from their winter slumber and are busy setting up territories and finding a mate. Along with your friends at Hancock Park District, learn about amphibians, such as frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that can be found in Ohio and why they go through metamorphosis. Children will […]

Free

National Geode Day

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

Join Hancock Park District and hike around Goose Lake and along the Upland Trail to see if we can find round geode rocks. This is approximately a 1-mile natural trail with hills and grassy area. There will be a display of geodes to look at before we hike so you will know what to look […]

Free