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 […]
Free
Events
10 events found.
Nature and Agriculture
- Arcadia
- Arlington
- Arts and Crafts
- Benton Ridge
- Bluffton
- Class Series or Camps
- Community Events
- Culinary Events
- Discussions, Lectures, Workshops, and Conferences
- Downtown
- Expos and Shows
- Family Friendly
- Festivals, Fireworks, & Parades
- Field Trips
- Fostoria
- Fundraisers and Benefits
- Historical
- Holidays
- Home Schooler Events
- Jenera
- Literary Events
- Live Music and Concerts
- McComb
- Mt. Blanchard
- Mt. Cory
- Multi-Cultural
- Nature and Agriculture
- Older Adults
- Performing Arts and Theatre
- Pride
- Rawson
- Shopping Event
- Special Events
- Special Interests
- Sports
- Teen Events
- UF Athletics
- UF Events
- Van Buren
- Vanlue
- Virtual or At-Home
- Young Professionals
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 Center and join your friends at Hancock Park District to get a close-up view of native animal taxidermy and other wildlife specimens in our collection. […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
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 […]
Free
Maple Sugaring Storytime with the Hancock Park District
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay-Hancock Co Public LIbrary, OH, United StatesJoin your friends at the library for a special Maple Sugaring Storytime with the Hancock Park Department. We will sing, rhyme, read, craft, and play together while learning all about Maple Sugaring time! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program […]
UF Planetarium Show: Out There
The University of Findlay 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United StatesAttend 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 […]
Free
Little Hands Nature Club: Winter Exploration Hike
Litzenberg Memorial Woods 6100 U. S. 224 West, Findlay, OH, United StatesDuring 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 […]
Free
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 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 […]
Free
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 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 […]
Free