Park Programs

Seneca County Father-Son-Grandson Outdoor Adventure – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve, 6777 S. OH-19, Bloomville. Any combination of father, son and/or grandson can join Linda Rose for an evening of fishing, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and open-fire cooking. Fun for all ages. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Register at senecacountyparks.com. Hancock County Insect Nature Hike – 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 16 at Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Parking Lot by Shelter 3, Findlay. Explore signs of insect activity like frass, leaf holes, galls and more along a .4-mile meadow trail. Trail may be wet. Wear shoes that can get muddy. All ages. Free; no registration required. Contact: Chris Allen at callen@hancockparks.com. Spring Migration Bird Hike – 9:00–11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at Riverbend Recreation Area, Big Oaks Activity Area, Parking Lot by Shelter 3, Findlay. Search for Scarlet Tanager, Red-headed Woodpecker, warblers and more. Binoculars provided or bring your own. Ages 16 and up. Free; no registration required. Contact: Tim Kleman at tkleman@hancockparks.com. Bone Broth Open House – 1:00–4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, McKinnis House, 6100 US-224, Findlay. Learn about pioneer soup-making from Sarah Fishel while sampling fresh bone broth and buttermilk biscuits. All ages. Free; no registration required. Contact: Chris Allen at callen@hancockparks.com. Nature Story Time – Hedgie's Surprise – 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 19 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. Read Hedgie's Surprise by Jan Brett, see baby chicks and play an interactive game. Program will move indoors during inclement weather. For ages 3 and under with adult. Siblings welcome. Free; no registration required. Contact: Chris Allen at callen@hancockparks.com. Outdoor Play – 6:00–8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Nature Play Area, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. Enjoy outdoor games, bubbles, sand toys and more in the Playscape. All ages. Free; no registration required. Contact: Michelle Rumschlag at mrumschlag@hancockparks.com. Register at hancockparks.com. Wood County Cubism for Kids – 1:00–3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at Carter Historic Farm, Loomis Community Room, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Kids learn about Cubism's origins and create their own artwork with fun materials. Designed for elementary and middle school ages. Instructor: Gabby Mancini. Registration required by June 20. Register at reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org. Sandusky County Bug Hunt – 10:00–11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at Creek Bend Farm, Wilson Nature Center, 720 S. Main St., Lindsey. Go on an insect scavenger hunt through uneven trails. All ages. Registration required. Braided Rag Rugs – 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at White Star Park, Log Cabins, 5013 Co. Rd. 65, Gibsonburg. Learn to make a braided rag rug—no sewing required. Supplies provided. For youth through adult. Min. 8 participants. Registration required. Register at lovemyparks.com.