The Hancock Park District is facilitating a series of Self-guided Float Trips this spring. Canoeists and kayakers will have the opportunity to see wildlife, enjoy scenic beauty, and spend quality time together in the great outdoors.
Liberty Landing to
JUNE
8 Wednesday – 10 Friday
Waterbirds Camp
Oakwoods Nature Preserve is home to many water habitats including two lakes, a wetland, and Aurand Run. While all animals need water to survive, some birds use the water in all aspects
Homeschoolers in the Park – Spring
Continuing for its 7th year is a series for homeschooled students. The spring session will consist of a series of seven classes from March to June. The 5–8-year-old homeschoolers will be exploring habitats and
H2Ohio is Governor Mike DeWine’s water quality plan to reduce harmful algal blooms, improve wastewater infrastructure, and prevent lead contamination. The Ohio General Assembly invested $172 million in H2Ohio in July 2019. The program’s efforts are statewide with an initial
Project FeederWatch began in 1987 and is operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in partnership with the National Audubon Society, Bird Studies Canada, and Canadian Nature Federation. Project FeederWatch is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at
For Immediate Release
June 19, 2020
ODNR Designates the Blanchard River 14th State Water Trail
FINDLAY, Ohio – Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz designated the Blanchard River Water Trail as Ohio’s 14th state water trail
Register at https://hancockparks.com/events/ to take part in an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. Classes are available for adults, teens, and youth. There are also Open Shoot opportunities once you have completed one of the workshops.
All necessary
Hancock Park District parks and trails, including the Field of Dreams Dog Park at Riverbend Recreation Area, are open. Zonta Landing Boat Rentals will be open on weekends and holidays, 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Memorial Day weekend through
Reservations are not being taken at this time, except for individual campsites for the purpose of tent camping at Riverbend Recreation Area.
Hancock Park District parks and trails, including the Field of Dreams Dog Park at Riverbend Recreation Area, are
The top 12 entries have been selected in Hancock Park District’s 24th Annual Photography contest. Voting for the People’s Choice concluded on December 14. The winning photos that will be featured in the 12-month 2020 calendar are:
• Grand Prize