Park programs

Seneca County Nature Play – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Forrest Nature Preserve, 701 E. Co. Rd. 6 (CR 6 entrance), Tiffin. For ages birth to 18 months. Explore the mud and waters of Honey Creek with Linda Rose. Bring extra clothes. Come in a stroller, carrier, or on foot. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Clary-Boulee McDonald Nature Preserve Grand Opening – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Clary-Boulee McDonald Nature Preserve, 5090 W. Twp. Rd. 36, Kansas. Celebrate the new preserve with a ribbon-cutting and trail walk. Features include two loop trails and a water quality project supported by H2Ohio. Trails begin from the parking lot on the preserve's north side. No registration required. Register at senecacountyparks.com Sandusky County CAMP OUT at the WNC – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 to 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Creek Bend Farm, Wilson Nature Center, 720 S. Main St., Lindsey. Campers learn to pitch tents, explore nature at night and cook meals. Ages youth; fee $40. Min 10, max 12. Registration required; closed June 13. Register at lovemyparks.com Wood County Pumpkin Planting – 3:00–4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Learn about planting timing, spacing, and depth for a strong fall harvest. For teens and adults. Instructor: Chris Dauer. Register by June 27. Family Open Bouldering – 4:00–6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Sawyer Quarry Nature Preserve, 26940 Lime City Rd., Perrysburg. Drop in for beginner rock climbing. Staff will provide safety tips. Designed for families with children age 5+. No registration required. Trivia Night: Farmstead Face-Off – 6:00–7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at Carter Historic Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. Compete in a team of up to 4 in 1930s and farm trivia. Bring a snack or meal. Adults only. Instructor: Gabby Mancini. Register by July 1. Register at: reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org Crawford County Mud Day – 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 OH-598, Crestline. Celebrate International Mud Day early with mud pies, painting, and a firetruck rinse. Family-friendly fun. Viewing the Night Sky – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 OH-598, Crestline. Join the Astronomy Club to view Leo, Sagittarius, and more. Indoor program if cloudy. Face to Face: Arthropods – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 OH-598, Crestline. Meet arthropods like cockroaches, isopods and tarantulas up close. Hancock County Discovery Center Open House – 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. Explore displays, mounted and live animals, puppet stations, and more. Play "Spider Come Out and Play" 10 a.m.–noon. Woodcarving demos from 1–4 p.m. Free; no registration required. Little Hands Nature Club – Be Like Audubon – 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 30 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. Ages 3–6 with adult. Learn about birds, paint your own species, and observe taxidermy. Free; no registration required. Paper Dolls – 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 30 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwood Ave., Findlay. Make paper dolls and a cardboard dollhouse. For ages 6–9. Free; register by 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 27. Contact Chris Allen at callen@hancockparks.com to register Gardening at the McKinnis House – 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, McKinnis House, 6100 U.S. 224, Findlay. Learn about pioneer gardening while helping tend the plot. Ages 10 and up. Bring gloves. Free; no registration required. First Quarter Moon Scavenger Hunt – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 2 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, Shelter, 6100 U.S. 224, Findlay. Hunt for moon-themed objects. Insect repellent recommended. All ages. Free; no registration required.