Seton 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 […]
Spring 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 […]
A 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. […]
Let’s go into the woods and search for squirrels. As we hike, we will look for different types of tree squirrels and ground squirrels, observe squirrel behavior, look for squirrel homes, and touch squirrel furs. Meet at Shelter 3. This free program is open to children ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are […]
Learn about the Hancock County Farmers’ Market (including its 20-year history!) with Scott Grenerth and get to know your local producers! Participants will have the chance to win a Riehm Produce goodie basket as a door prize! This discussion is part of Findlay-Hancock County Public Library's CommunityREAD programs.
On the night of March 13-14, we are going to experience a total lunar eclipse here in Ohio. In our indoor planetarium program, your friends with Hancock Parks will talk about lunar eclipses, why they happen, how a total lunar eclipse differs from a total solar eclipse, and how to observe this astronomical event and […]
Agriculture continues to be the number one industry in Ohio. Farming is hard work and many factors in agriculture are out of a farmer’s control. That can make things stressful […]
Create art using a wide range of nature-related rubber stamps, such as animals, tracks, bugs, dinosaurs, and leaves along with the use of ink pads, crayons, color pencils, and your imagination. After creating your work of art, take time to tour the Discovery Center and look at live animals and animal mounts. Meet at the […]
Ah, the sweet taste of honey. When baking, honey can be used instead of white sugar. You and your friends at the parks will enjoy tea sweetened with the bee’s […]
Join your friends at the library for Where Do Seeds Come From? Storytime at the library with special guest OSU Extension Hancock County. We will explore seeds while we sing, rhyme, read, craft, and play together! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future […]
