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Let’s Get Birding

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Hancock Park District will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club” Gotta be Green

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

It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green […]

Free

McKinnis House Afternoon Tea

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

The 1847 cook stove will be on and the aroma from tea, apple crumb cake, and wood smoke will be in the air. There will be a cook stove demonstration, […]

$8.00

Bees and Flowers

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Spring is here and soon flowers will be blooming, and bees will be buzzing. You can learn about bees and flowers by painting a picture of a bee and some flowers using tempera paints, listening to a story about bees, and pretending to be a bee visiting flowers. Please wear clothing that can get stained. […]

Free

Slow Birding Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Birding can often become a fast-paced activity when trying to document as many species of birds as possible. However, when we focus too much on filling up our bird lists, we often overlook the beauty and complex nature of the birds themselves. Come along on our bird hike as we slow down to really observe […]

Free

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, explore our sensory tub and make a craft with paper plates and construction paper. Make sure you visit our Discovery Center residents, the box turtle […]

Free

Black Swamp Bucks 2025 Banquet

The Cube 3430 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Don't miss Black Swamp Bucks 2025 Banquet!  The banquet is the a fundraiser for this non-profit with the mission statement: "To promote conservation of wildlife and related outdoor activities, for […]

$25 – $60

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 light of the first full moon of spring. Trails may be wet, so wear appropriate footwear. Meet at the Shelter.  This free program is open […]

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. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to view live crustaceans in our tanks and under the microscope, create a crustacean craft, and complete a coloring page. Meet […]

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