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14 January

Wetland Restoration Project

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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

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21 December

Project FeederWatch

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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

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19 June

Blanchard River 14th State Water Trail

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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

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17 June

Archery Workshops

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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

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06 May

Summer 2020 Update

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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

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26 February

What’s Open & What’s Not?

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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

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05 December

24th Annual Photo Contest Winners

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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

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28 October

Apple Pie Contest Winner

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Congratulations to Donna Smith, the winner of the Autumn Fest Apple Pie Contest!
Donna turned to two sources to construct her winning pie. “I found the crust recipe on Alexa. The filling recipe was from a recipe pamphlet that my

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13 August

Educational Programs School Year 2019-2020

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Hancock Park District programs immerse students in nature and history through hands-on and experiential activities that are closely aligned with Ohio Academic Content Standards. Our professional staff is dedicated to promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the local culture,

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09 July

Discover the Heritage Trail

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The Heritage Trail was created in 1963 by Boy Scout Troop 323. Changes in land ownership, floods, storms, and erosion erased the trail by the early 1980s. In 1981, a new trail route was created. Today, the 20.22-mile Heritage Trail

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Recent Park News

  • Self-Guided Spring Float Trips
  • Summer Camps
  • Registration open for Homeschoolers in the Park
  • Wetland Restoration Project
  • Project FeederWatch

Hancock Parks

  • Aeraland Recreation Area
  • Blanchard River Nature Preserve
  • Blue Rock Nature Preserve
  • Centennial Park
  • Conservation Areas
  • Eastpoint Area
  • Great Karg Well Historical Site
  • Hancock County Community Parks
  • Jackson, Liberty and Blanchard Landings
  • Litzenberg Memorial Woods
  • Oakwoods Nature Preserve
  • River Landings
  • Riverbend Recreation Area
  • Riverside Park Waterfront
  • Waterfalls Area

EVENTS

  • Nature Exploration Club

    May 18 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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    One event on May 18, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    One event on May 25, 2022 at 4:30 pm

  • 2022 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings

    May 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Little Hands Nature Club – Spring into Spring

    May 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Kayaking Workshop for Teens

    May 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Aurand Run Clean Up

    May 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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