Intro to Winter Camping
Oakwoods Nature PreserveTypically, most people go camping during the summer, but you can go camping any time of year. Each season offers its own thrills and challenges. Learn about what it takes […]
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Nature and Agriculture
Deep Space Objects
Oakwoods Nature PreserveThere are more objects in space besides our own solar system. Learn about deep space objects, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. Join Hancock Park District as they talk about different types of deep space objects, view satellite photos in the planetarium, and paint a galaxy with acrylic paints. Please wear clothing that can get stained. […]
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Full Snow Moon Hike
Riverbend Recreation Area 9250 TR 208, Findlay, OH, United StatesBundle up, join your friends at Hancock Park District for a night hike, and experience the last full moon of winter. The Snow Moon, which is bright and full, will shine a spotlight on the park, pierce the stillness and darkness, and invite exploration. We will look for animals, bask in the cold, crisp air, […]
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Animal Courtship: Open House
Oakwoods Nature PreserveAnimal courtship displays to attract potential mates are interesting. Displays can involve dancing, vocalizing, chasing, and even feather puffing. Join Hancock Park District and look at courtship displays by spiders, […]
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Discovery Center Overnight
Oakwoods Nature PreserveDuring the Discovery Center overnight, join Hancock Park District and watch the movie Night at the Museum and have popcorn and juice, play the secret code game, and hang out […]
$20.00
Blanket Forts
Oakwoods Nature PreserveJoin Hancock Park District as we build blanket forts with our puppets and new friends. Part of the fun is using our imaginations, like pretending we are exploring a cave […]
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Artist Night in the Park
Oakwoods Nature PreserveAs wildlife artists, we love to create images of animals in nature, but most of the time we are limited to using photographs as reference. Come out to the Discovery […]
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Winter Insect Hike
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesYou might be surprised by the number of insects that can be found on a winter day. Join Hancock Park District as we go hiking in search of insects, like winter ants and snow fleas. As we hike, we will discuss what most insects do during the winter and why some insects are active when […]
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Working with Wool: Open House
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesLearn about wool and how it was used to create clothing in the 1800s, how fleece of a sheep is spun into useable yarn, and how a spinning wheel works. Help with the yarn making process by using carding combs to prepare the wool and a drop spindle to create string and learn how to […]
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Wee Ones: Birding for Babies
Oakwoods Nature PreserveNumbers, colors, and backyard birds will be the focus as fun stories are read. Children can play with bird puppets, look for birds at the bird feeders, and create a handprint bird using tempura paint and complete a coloring page. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to children ages 3 and […]
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