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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 […]

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 […]

Free

Fishing on the Lake

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

Try your hand at catching fish in Giertz Lake. Learn about the basics of fishing, fishing gear, common sport fish species, and fish behavior. All skill levels are welcome. A […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Paint it, Naturally

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Natural materials, including soil, crushed leaves, rocks, bark, and flowers will be used for pencils, crayons, and paint. Children will have an opportunity to create works of art. Please wear clothes that can get stained. Adult companions must remain with their children during this program. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch.  This free program is […]

Free

Nature Story Time: A Friend for Bear

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Little Bear was hiking along a trail when he tripped over a stone, but it was not a stone, it was a tortoise. This is where the fun begins. After the story has been read, we will take a short hike to the lake. If there is inclement weather, this program will be held in […]

Free

Archery Instruction – Youth

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and […]

$10.00

Amphibian Hike

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

As the temperature rises, cold-blooded animals, such as amphibians, are more likely to be seen and heard. We will hike the trails, look for animals, and listen for their calls. During the hike, we will look for the American toad and the northern green frog and roll over logs in search of the eastern red-backed […]

Free

Discovering Darters

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Darters are an interesting and colorful group of small fish named for their behavior of darting along the bottom of streams and rivers. Learn about these fish, including the species […]

Free
23rd Annual Peter Rabbit Tea

23rd Annual Peter Rabbit Tea

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

This year’s Peter Rabbit Tea will feature “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” Listen to the story read by Beatrix Potter inside the Activity Barn. Tea and snacks will be served […]

$4.00

Archery Instruction Workshop – Adult

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a Certified Archery Instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Meet at Dold Lake.  This program is open to those 16 and older.  Register online with $10 per person by 1 p.m. on Thursday, […]

$10.00