Attend University of Findlay's Planetarium Show "Out There" For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the centre of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds […]
During this hike, we will explore the outdoors by looking at coniferous trees and feeling their prickly needles, looking for animal tracks and deciding if they are from a raccoon, rabbit, or squirrel, and looking for icicles and skunk cabbage. This program will take place outside, so please dress accordingly. Meet at the Gatehouse. This […]
Humans 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 information. Learn about how ancient civilizations viewed the night sky, including Mesopotamians, Ancient Egyptians, Ancients Greeks, and the Romans. In the planetarium, you will look […]
Join 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 will talk about a variety of arachnids, such as spiders, scorpions, and ticks. Arachnid displays will be available. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free […]
The 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 will talk about the process and tools needed to tap trees in historical and modern times and then tap a few trees with spiles to […]
The 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 the olden days by their grandparents. There will be maple cookies to sample while sitting in front of the cozy fire. Meet at the McKinnis […]
Join 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 team have discovered many intriguing new worlds in the Kuiper Belt, bright Eris, tumbling Haumea, an egg-shaped object rotating incredibly fast with two moons, and […]
Join 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 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 […]
Join 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.
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 […]
