PARK PALS: Hibernation Station. Mon. Jan. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. This Preschoolers Actively Learning Science program will focus on hibernating animals and their habitats. We will read a story, make a craft, and go for a walk (weather dependent). Ages 3-6. Registration required. Limit 15. Must be accompanied by an adult. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie […]
Wild Things: Great-Horned Owls! Fri. Jan 7, 5-6 p.m. Great-horned owls are the earliest breeding birds in Ohio! Learn about Great-horned owl nests, owlets, and their behavior. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Eagle Point Winter BioBlitz, Sat. Jan. 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Meet up with park naturalists to find, photograph, and document all kinds of winter wildlife. Ages 13+. Registration required. Bring your cell phone with you. Limit 15. Community Foundation Preserve at Eagle Point, 3435 Cleveland Rd. W., Sandusky. Register
Evening Owl Prowl, Sun. Jan. 9, 5-6 p.m. Join Erie MetroParks naturalists for an evening hike in search of some of Ohio’s native owl species. All ages. Limit 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hoffman Forest MetroPark, 5315 Huff Rd., Berlin Heights. Register
Winter Virtual Trivia, Tue. Jan. 11, 7-8 p.m. Grab your favorite snack and get your team’s name ready! Join us via Zoom for a fun, virtual, multicategory trivia night using Kahoot! Prizes will be available for pickup at Frost Center by the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd placing teams. 1-4 participants per team. Virtual. Registration required […]
Nature: On-screen and Up-close, Fri. Jan. 14, 2-4 p.m. Watch birdwatching movie ‘The Big Year’ at the Sandusky Library, followed by a talk about birdwatching with a naturalist. All ages. Registration through Sandusky Library. Spaces limited. Sandusky Library, 114 W Adams St., Sandusky. Register
MetroPark Makers: Marble Paint! Sat. Jan. 15, 1-2 p.m. Shaving cream, paper, and liquid watercolor is all you need to make this amazing art! Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Duck, Duck, Goose, Sat, Jan. 15, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Join us at the Wyandot MetroPark observation deck to view the various ducks and geese that are visiting the bay. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours. All ages. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. Wyandot MetroPark, 5401 Cleveland Rd. West, Huron. […]
Archery Basics, Sun. Jan. 16, 9-10 a.m. Join certified archery instructors to learn basic skills to help you become a successful archer. All skill levels welcomed. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Please come dressed for the weather. Edison Woods MetroPark, 8111 Smokey Rd., Berlin Heights. Register
Archery Basics, Sun. Jan. 16, 10-11 a.m. Join certified archery instructors to learn basic skills to help you become a successful archer. All skill levels welcomed. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Please come dressed for the weather. Edison Woods MetroPark, 8111 Smokey Rd., Berlin Heights. Register
Archery Club, Sun. Jan. 16, 12-1 p.m. Share tips, techniques, and other skills with fellow experienced archers to help improve your skills! Take a shot at some of our 3D targets set up on the range. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Ages 7+. Registration required. Limit 8. Please come dressed for the weather. Edison Woods MetroPark, […]
Art in the Park: Mason Jar Snow Globes! Thu. Jan. 20, 6-7 p.m. Make a decorative winter snow globe out of mason jars! Ages 16+. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Family Adventure Hike, Sat. Jan. 22, 10-11 a.m. Hiking is an easy fun family activity and who knows what we will come across along on the trail. This month we will look for signs of animals that are active during the winter months. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. All ages. Edison Woods MetroPark, 10186 […]
Winter Bird Walk, Sun. Jan. 30, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Join a park naturalist for a guided morning bird walk. We will search for some of Erie County’s winter residents and visitors. Don’t have binoculars? No problem, you can borrow a set of ours and enjoy the birds with us. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. Huron […]
Wild Things: Backyard Bird Feeding! Fri. Feb. 4, 5-6 p.m. Learn about different ways to attract birds to your backyard! We will learn common birds in the area, different seeds, feeders, then make your own birdfeeder to take home! Ages 6-12. Registration required. Limit 15. Osborn MetroPark, Frost Center, Erie Room, 3910 Perkins Ave., Huron. Register
Maple Sugaring Workshop, Sat. Feb 5, 1:00-2:30 p.m. Have you ever thought about making your own backyard maple syrup? Learn the skills you will need. We will be out identifying and working in the field, so please come dressed for the weather. All ages. Walk ups welcomed, no registration required. Osborn MetroPark, 3910 Perkins Ave., […]
