Planetarium: Ancient Astronomy
Oakwoods Nature PreserveHumans have been observing the sky for as long as history has been written. Since Babylonia in 1600 BC, humans have observed the night sky, studied it, and written down […]
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Nature and Agriculture
All About Arachnids
Oakwoods Nature PreserveJoin Hancock Park District and learn all about the different kinds of arachnids. What makes arachnids special is that they have an exoskeleton, two body segments, and eight legs. We […]
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Maple Tree Tapping
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesThe warmer air of spring causes the sap in maple trees to flow. Join Hancock Park District as we tap sugar maple trees for our upcoming maple sugarin’ week. We […]
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Grandparent and Me: Story of Maple Syrup
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesThe Story of Maple Syrup will be shared at the McKinnis House while guests enjoy a cup of tea. Grandkids can step back in time with a shared memory of […]
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UF Planetarium Show: Planet Nine
The University of Findlay 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United StatesJoin the University of Findlay for Planet Nine, shown in the planetarium. Follow Mike Brown, astronomer and planet hunter, on his quest for the elusive Planet Nine. Brown and his […]
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Makerspace for Homeschoolers: Ozobots on the Farm
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay-Hancock Co Public LIbrary, OH, United StatesJoin your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects especially for homeschoolers in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will practice coding with Ozobots while learning […]
Makerspace: Ozobots on the Farm
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay-Hancock Co Public LIbrary, OH, United StatesJoin your friends at the library for art, science, and engineering projects in our makerspace for kids. This month, we will practice coding with Ozobots while learning about how robots are used on farms. This program is part of our CommunityREAD program series. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.
Ernest Thompson Seton and The Wolf that Changed America
Oakwoods Nature PreserveSeton was a naturalist, artist, and author but he was also known in his younger years as a wolf bounty hunter. During his time, wolves were seen as evil killing machines, but Seton’s interaction with one wolf in New Mexico helped to change that viewpoint of wolves and helped spark an environmental movement. Learn about […]
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Maple Sugarin’ Public Day
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesSpring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap and boil it down to produce sweet maple syrup. Other stops of interest include sap science […]
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Nature Books: Open House
Oakwoods Nature PreserveA collection of nature books for all ages to read will be on display. Some examples are Who Dunit on the Forest Floor, Lost in the Woods, It Fell from the Sky and A Rock is Lively. Many stories from the children’s author Jan Brett will also be on hand. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
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