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Snipe Hunt

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Join Hancock Park District on a snipe hunt. We will search for a bird called Wilson’s Snipe that shows up in the wetlands this time of year. We will talk […]

Free

Wee Ones: How’s the Weather in Spring

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story read by staff at Hancock Park District and activities including “Ducks on the Pond” and “Wriggly worms”. A tissue paper puddle will also be made. Meet at […]

Free

Numbers in Nature

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails with Hancock Park District, look for animals and natural objects, and practice counting such things as points on a leaf, wings on a bird, and […]

Free

Let’s Get Birding

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Hancock Park District will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club” Gotta be Green

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

It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green […]

Free

McKinnis House Afternoon Tea

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

The 1847 cook stove will be on and the aroma from tea, apple crumb cake, and wood smoke will be in the air. There will be a cook stove demonstration, […]

$8.00

Bees and Flowers

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Spring is here and soon flowers will be blooming, and bees will be buzzing. You can learn about bees and flowers by painting a picture of a bee and some […]

Free

Slow Birding Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Birding can often become a fast-paced activity when trying to document as many species of birds as possible. However, when we focus too much on filling up our bird lists, […]

Free

Turtle Time

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Turtles are terrific. Find out which species live in Hancock County and what habitat they prefer. Use handheld magnifiers to get a close look at the turtle shell and bones, […]

Free

Black Swamp Bucks 2025 Banquet

The Cube 3430 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Don't miss Black Swamp Bucks 2025 Banquet!  The banquet is the a fundraiser for this non-profit with the mission statement: "To promote conservation of wildlife and related outdoor activities, for […]

$25 – $60