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Events

Spring Wetland Night Hike

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Wetlands at night are full of sounds. Join us for a hike into the wetlands to listen to the songs and calls from animals, such as frogs, toads, owls, woodcocks, […]

Free

How Much Plastic Do You Eat? BRWP Earth Week Presentation

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library 206 Broadway, Findlay-Hancock Co Public LIbrary, OH, United States

Microplastics: Tiny Particles, Big Impact : Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring 5 mm or smaller. They've been discovered not only in marine and land-based wildlife, but also in everyday […]

Free

The Art of Writing Letters

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

Join Hancock Park District at the historic 1847 McKinnis House to learn what it was like to write letters in the 1800s. We will talk about the history and the […]

$2.00

Log Life for Homeschoolers

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

Many interesting creatures can be found living under logs. Learn about the importance of fallen logs and leaves to the environment and the types of creatures that depend on them. […]

Free

All About Eggs

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

It is nesting time for many animals that lay eggs. There will be a display of eggs from different animals, such as ducks, geese, turkey, shark, and ostrich. We will […]

Free

Sounds of Spring Hike

Aeraland Recreation Area 1141 Township Road 243, Fostoria, OH

Different animals are either returning to the area or waking up for spring. Join Hancock Park District as we hike and listen to all the new sounds of spring. Animals […]

Free

Bonkers for Birds

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Learn about birds with hands-on activities. Use handheld magnifiers to get a closer look at bird feathers and wings, including the Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, and Cooper’s Hawk. Try to build a bird’s nest using beak-like tools, such as tweezers and chopsticks, make your own baby bird nest, and participate in other bird-related activities. […]

Free

Warblers 101

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The height of spring migration is right around the corner and with it brings a group of colorful and musical birds called warblers. Northwest Ohio is often called the warbler capital of the world by the number and diversity of warblers that migrate through the area each spring. Learn how to identify the 36 species […]

Free

Homegrown Habitat: How To

The University of Findlay Alumni Memorial Union 1000 N. Main St., Findlay, OH, United States

Join the University of Findlay and Hancock County Master Gardeners for the Homegrown Habitat: How To, a follow-up to last year’s inspiring event featuring Dr. Doug Tallamy, a leading expert on native plants. This year, we are excited to welcome Courtney Denning and Kara Maynard from Deeply Rooted Landscapes for an engaging and educational session […]

$15