Berries were an important food source for families back in the 1800s. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries could be grown in the family garden or foraged in the forest. Learn […]
Most fungi are decomposers, but there are a group of mushrooms that feed in a unique way. Mycorrhizal mushrooms gather nutrients by having a mutual relationship with plants. Learn how […]
Water on a hot day can be so much fun. There will be pools of water to play in, bubbles to blow and sponges to toss. Kids can make a recycled nature boat out of milk jugs to float in the pool. Bring your own sunscreen and a reusable water bottle. Meet at the Nature […]
Join your friends at the library for Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! Together you will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers. If there […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A Program […]
John James Audubon traveled the country in the 1800s to study and paint birds. Learn about Audubon and native birds, observe the birds outside at the Window on Wildlife, paint […]
Join the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium to explore the role color plays in the lives of animals around the world! Observe the incredible colors of mighty predators and stealthy prey […]
Sometimes animals disguise themselves to hide from danger. This is called camouflage and there are different types. Learn all about camouflage and get a closer look at animals that use […]
Join your friends at the library as we take a closer look at all the beautiful, colorful birds all around us with Beth Theisen! Act like you're birds while you […]
The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is coming to our library! Learn how space is observed through filters and what light colors reveal about objects in space. Participants will experiment […]
