Enjoy a Monster-themed evening with the family in the park. There will be a stew to share, toss the bones games, best dressed monster contest and storytelling. Winners will receive a monster cookie. Please bring your own bug spray, drinks, or a reusable water bottle. The activities will be moved indoors in case of inclement […]
Twilight is the period between sunset and dark. How will your eyes adapt to the incoming darkness? Try your hand at simple activities like lawn darts and playing catch with beachballs during different times of the evening. Learn how local wildlife like White-tail Deer and Eastern Cottontail also adapt to darkness. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter […]
Join in a celebration of Northwest Ohio history! The 1847 McKinnis House and workshop will be open with costumed interpreters and horse-drawn hayrides will be taking place around the prairie. Ongoing demonstrations by a tinsmith and blacksmith and don’t forget to stop by the paddock area to check out the live farm animals. Music by […]
Tour the 1847 McKinnis homestead to discover what it was like to live as a pioneer and some of the jobs they had during the fall. The tour will include hands-on activities, such as grinding corn, pressing apples, and churning butter. After each stop, be rewarded with a small taste of the past. Litzenberg Memorial […]
Mastodons became extinct in Ohio around ten thousand years ago, but evidence of them can still be found in the parks by looking at plants. Learn about ecological anachronism and the types of animals that lived in Ohio during the last ice age. On a hike, search for plants that have adapted to live along […]
The section of Litzenberg south of U.S. Route 224 is seldom visited but it contains miles of trails and vast areas of natural habitats. Hike a mile and a half section of the Southland Trail traveling through riparian forest, prairie, and wetland habitats. Learn about the history of the area and about the plants and […]
Humans have been making objects out of leather for thousands of years. Learn the historical practice of leatherworking and how pioneers would have used it. Make your own keychain out of a leather strip. All supplies will be provided. Meet at McKinnis House. This program is open to those 16 and older. Register online with […]
Fall is quickly approaching, and it is time to prepare for the harvest on the McKinnis Farm. At the workshop, learn about the different tools used in harvesting crops and about the types of crops that the McKinnis family planted. In the house, stop by to try a sweet apple treat. Meet at the McKinnis […]
Native plants are ones that have grown in an area prior to European settlers. Discover why these plants are important for our ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. Hike the trails looking for examples of beneficial native plants found in Hancock County including common milkweed. Meet at the Shelter. This free program is open to those ages […]
Version 1.0.0 Dragons are a mythical creature. After the story “Dragon’s Love Taco’s,” learn how to make walking tacos over a campfire. Bring a dragon toy along and tell your “Best Dragon Ever” story about it. Bring your own insect repellent and a reusable water bottle. Activities will be moved indoors in case of inclement […]
