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Walk the trails to learn what birds live in Ohio during the winter months, and how they survive in a harsh winter climate. Registration is required.

For ages birth to 18 months. Spend the afternoon with Linda Rose exploring the trails as we search for winter things along the way.  Come in a front pack, backpack, stroller or just walk.    Registration is required.

Walk the trail at Tiffin University Nature Preserve and capture the winter scenery. Bring your camera, or just your smartphone, to take photos as we go. Registration is required.

Join us at Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve for a winter walk through the preserve, and then a craft. Registration is required.

Walk the paved pathway as it is illuminated with luminaries. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and friends at the picnic shelter. Registration is required.

For ages 18 to 36 months. Join Linda Rose as we walk the trails looking for sticks to see what we can do with them! Registration is required.

Join Linda Rose for a session of making yo-yos to create a holiday tree. Please bring a yard of green/Christmas fabric, scissors, needle and thread. Registration is required.

Join us in the Activity Room at Fruth Wetland Nature Preserve for a presentation on Bald Eagles, their behavior, history of their decline and recovery, and where you can see Bald Eagles in Ohio today. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance of the program. Registration Opening Soon

Spend the morning looking and listening to the sights and sounds of nature in the preserve as you walk the trails with Linda Rose.  Binoculars helpful.  This walk qualifies for the Walking Stick Program and lasts about 1 ¼ hour. Registration is required.

Spend the morning learning about Christmas in the 1850’s. Make a craft, learn some history and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies. Registration is required.

For ages 5 to 12 years. Join Linda Rose as we create Christmas decorations from items found in nature. All supplies provided. Registration is required.

Take a walk and learn about which animals actually hibernate, and which animals adapt to cold temperatures, and how they survive. Registration is required.

For ages 3 to 5 years. Join Linda Rose as we create a special treat for the birds this holiday season. Registration is required.

For youth ages 12 to 17 years and older. Join Linda Rose as we wander the trails looking, listening and counting the numbers and species of birds within the preserve. Binoculars are helpful. Registration is required.

Bring your binoculars and join us in taking part in the 2026 Christmas Bird Count. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced birder, join us in identifying and counting the winter birds in Seneca County. Registration is required.

Start your winter break in the great outdoors! Join a naturalist to explore the trails and complete a nature scavenger hunt. Registration is required.

Join Linda Rose as we walk the trails wondering what the first day of winter will predict for the season. This walk will last about 1 to 1 ¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program. Registration is required.

Walk the trails at Forrest Nature Preserve and enjoy the winter scenery. This walk will be just over one mile, and will last about an hour and a half. Registration is required.

Join Linda Rose as we walk under the light of the “Cold Moon.”  This walk will last about 1 to 1 ¼ hours and qualifies for the Walking Stick Program.  Registration is required.