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Fingerprint Animals

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

In this program, join Hancock Park District as we will use our fingerprints to make an animal drawing. Using an ink pad, we will make fingerprints on paper to create […]

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Discovery Stories: Bird Feet Are Neat

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Have you ever looked closely at bird feet? They come in many different shapes and sizes, and they help birds do important jobs. Join Hancock Park District at the Discovery […]

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Fireside Story: When Dinosaurs Came with Everything

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

It is a great time to share a fireside story about a long time ago when you might have gotten a dinosaur free with everything you did. Kids can enjoy […]

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Lantern Hike

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

Join Hancock Park District as they hike the park at night with only the moon and lantern light to guide us. Meet at the McKinnis House where we will talk […]

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Venus & Mars

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Venus and Mars, two rocky planets, make up Earth’s astronomical neighbors. We will take a closer look at each planet in our portable planetarium. Afterward, if the sky is clear, […]

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Winter Wonderland Hike

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

Join Hancock Park District as we hike through Riverbend Recreation Area and observe the park in winter. Although animals have left or hibernated for the winter, there are still animals […]

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Birds of the Feeder: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

During winter’s cold and snowy weather, there are still birds to be found in our area. Most of these birds will visit the bird feeders located outside the Hancock Park District's Discovery Center. Find out who they are, what they eat, and how you can set up your own bird feeding station. Children will be […]

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Owl Prowl

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

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about the owls that live in Ohio, their unique features, and why this time of year is the best time to search for owls. Recorded owl […]

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Wee Ones: Little Bunny’s Snowman

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Little Bunny is extremely excited to make his first snowman, but it is harder to build than he thinks. A story will be read by Hancock Park District and then […]

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How Animals Adapt for Winter

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Many animals need to go through a change to get ready for winter. Due to the low temperatures and decrease in food supplies, animals will go through a variety of […]

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