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Events

Spring Migration Bird Hike

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

Many interesting and colorful birds pass through the area during their spring migration as they make their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During our bird hike, we […]

Free

Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

Downtown Fostoria 121 N. Main Street, Fostoria, OH, United States

The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market!  The Fostoria Farmers’ Market is held on Main Street between North and Main, including the green space behind The Parkette. Visit Fostoria Farmers’ Market on Facebook for the list of […]

Free

Bone Broth: Open House

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

How did the pioneers get the broth to make soups, stews, and chicken and noodles? Sarah Fishel will be boiling down some chicken and beef bones to make a tasty soup and talking about this process. There will also be buttermilk biscuits cooking in the oven to go with the meal she is preparing for […]

Free

Nature Story Time: Hedgie’s Surprise

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett will be read in the Nature Play Area. It is a story about a chicken who needed to keep her eggs from being eaten by Tomten. The hen wants to hatch her eggs and have a new flock of babies, but she needs Hedgie’s help to do it. There will […]

Free

Outdoor Play

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Enjoy a late spring evening with outdoor games like corn hole and ring toss. Parachute and bean-bag bugs, bubbles, and Velcro ball and disc set will also be available to play with. Make sandcastles or look for fossils using the sand toys that will be in the Playscape. Meet at Nature Play Area.  All ages […]

Free

Sensory Path

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Help your child work on their gross motor skills by having them do a sensory path. On our spring-themed sensory path you can buzz like a bee, hop like a frog, or fly like a bird. After completing the sensory path play in the nature playscape or go for a walk on the trails. If […]

Free

Cultivating Gourmet Mushrooms

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Growing gourmet mushrooms at home can be easy, but there are important steps that must be taken to ensure healthy growth. Hancock Park District staff will talk about sterilization, the best materials to grow mushrooms in, harvesting methods, and which mushrooms are best for edibility. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This free program is open […]

Free

Bee and Butterfly Friendly Native Gardens

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

How do butterflies and bees help our gardens? How can we use native plants to attract more bees and butterflies to our gardens? Explore the answers with fun hands-on activities […]