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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 […]

Free

Solar Eclipse Sneak Peek at the Planetarium

The University of Findlay 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Come visit the UF Newhard Planetarium to learn about what to expect and look for during a solar eclipse. You will get to see a solar eclipse, learn safety tips for viewing, and other neat stuff to get you ready for April 8! Free to attend, however registration is required.  Register here! The Newhard Planetarium […]

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
Forward to the Moon

Forward to the Moon

The University of Findlay 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface […]

Free