Park programs

Seneca County Nature Walk Bird Talk — 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve, 6777 S. OH-19, Bloomville. Spend the morning looking and listening for the sights and sounds of nature with Linda Rose. Binoculars are helpful. The hike lasts about 1¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Family Fun Event: Find the Pheasant — 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve, 6777 S. OH-19, Bloomville. Follow clues through the preserve to learn about pheasants and see if you can locate all 12 hidden along the trail. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Full Moon Hike — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Steyer Nature Preserve, 5901 N. CR-33, Tiffin. Walk under the light of the "Beaver Moon" with Linda Rose during this 1¼-hour hike, which qualifies for the Walking Stick Program. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Backpackin' Babies: Turkeys — 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Forrest Nature Preserve, 701 E. CR-6, Tiffin. For ages birth to 18 months. Take a morning walk with Linda Rose in search of wild turkeys while enjoying the sights and sounds of fall. Bring a front pack, stroller, or backpack carrier. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Glo-vember Hike — 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve, 10130 W. OH-18, Fostoria. Bring glow sticks or a flashlight for a nighttime walk with snacks, pumpkin facts, and a campfire sing-along. Costumes optional; all supplies provided. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance. Register online at senecacountyparks.com. Sandusky County Sensory Play Saturday: Harvest — 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Creek Bend Farm Wilson Nature Center, 720 S. Main St., Lindsey. For toddlers. A harvest-themed sensory program where children can explore nature using all five senses, make a craft, and enjoy a snack. Registration required by Oct. 31. Register online at lovemyparks.com. Wood County Introduction to Orienteering — 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Bradner Preserve Community Room, 11491 Fostoria Rd., Bradner. Learn the basics of using a magnetic compass for navigation indoors, then test your new skills on an outdoor orienteering course. Dress for weather and off-trail hiking. Compasses provided or bring your own. Registration required by Oct. 31. Blossoming Babies: Turkeys! — 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve Hankison Great Room, 29530 White Rd., Perrysburg. For ages infant–2 with an adult. Join Miss Valerie for a morning of songs, stories, and a short nature walk about turkeys. Registration required by Nov. 2. Register online at woodcountyparkdistrict.org. Hancock County Fairy Furniture Making — 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Make fairy furniture using natural materials like sticks, acorn caps, and moss. One fairy figure and all supplies provided. Ages 7 and up. $5 per person; registration required by 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Discovery Stories: Oaks and Acorns — 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. For ages 4–5 with an adult. Listen to a story about a little acorn's journey to becoming an oak tree and make an acorn craft. Free; registration not required. Gall Talk — 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Learn about plant galls, their purpose, and the insects that form them. Free; registration required by 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. How Animals Survive Winter (Homeschoolers) — 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Learn about animal adaptations for winter survival, including hibernation and food storage, then explore the trails for wildlife activity. Free; registration required by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. Planetarium: Charles Messier — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Discover the life and discoveries of astronomer Charles Messier while viewing deep-space objects inside the planetarium. Free; registration required by 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6. Make Your Own Sock Puppet — 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Create your own sock puppet with crafting materials provided. Ages 6–10 with an adult. $5 per person; registration required by 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Squirrel Party — 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House, 6100 US-224, Findlay. For ages 7–10. Enjoy squirrel-themed stories, crafts, and snacks by the fire. $3 per child; registration required by 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Gulls and Reservoir Bird Hike — 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Riverbend Recreation Area Meadows Activity Area, Brugeman Lodge, 16618 TR-208, Findlay. Join a guided hike to identify local gulls and waterbirds after a short presentation. Dress warmly and bring binoculars or borrow provided equipment. Free; registration not required. Oregon Trail Recipes — 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ave., Findlay. Learn about pioneer life and sample foods prepared from authentic Oregon Trail recipes. $2 per person; registration required by 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Register online at hancockparks.com. Crawford County Face to Face: Turtles — 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 OH-598, Crestline. Meet the turtle ambassadors of the Nature Center up close and learn about native species and their unique adaptations. Homeschool in Nature: Track the Tracks — 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 at Lowe-Volk Park, 2401 OH-598, Crestline. Learn to identify animal signs and follow tracks through the park to discover which creatures have passed by. Register online at crawfordparkdistrict.org.