Do you know some things about nature? Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. The first program highlights the Rodent family, the largest family in the mammal order. You might think of mice and rats when you hear rodents but […]
Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight magical reindeer, but what is a reindeer? Learn about reindeer and caribou and compare them to white-tailed deer. Participants will create a handprint reindeer ornament and play some reindeer games. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 6 and under with an adult. Free; registration is not required. […]
The Big Dipper is one of the best-known star formations in the night sky. Learn about the seven main stars that make up the dipper in the Ursa Major constellation, the different names the Big Dipper is called by other cultures around the world, and listen to some of the folklore stories associated with these […]
The insects of summer are gone in the winter, but where did they go? Learn how insects prepare for winter and about the different methods they use to survive the cold. We will focus on a variety of insects, including stinkbugs, praying mantids, and monarch butterflies. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages […]
Even though many birds have left Ohio for the winter, there are still interesting species that can be found in the parks. We will search for year-round resident birds, such as the Northern Cardinal and the American Goldfinch, and for birds that are only in Ohio during the winter, such as the Dark-eyed Junco and […]
With the official start of winter only a few days away, find out how animals are getting ready for the cold. During the hike, we will look for animal tracks made by the Eastern cottontail and the fox squirrel and listen for calls from the Blue Jay and the Northern Cardinal. Riverbend Recreation Area Big […]
Everyone loves penguins, but they are only found in the southern hemisphere. However, you can find penguin-like birds and other sea birds in oceans all over the world. Learn about penguins and other sea birds like puffins, jaegers, gannets, and sea ducks, how these birds survive life on the open ocean, and about the ones […]
Explore the world of dinosaurs by listening to a fun story and viewing fossils of dinosaurs and other creatures. Create a handprint dinosaur, design a dinosaur activity sheet, and bring a dinosaur friend to share during Show and Tell. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are […]
The winter sky can be breathtaking. Recreate the wonder by crafting a winter sky mosaic. Cut squares of construction paper and arrange them on a black paper background. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on […]
As winter arrived and food was less available, pioneers had to make sure enough food was preserved throughout the year. Learn about various methods of food preservation in the 1840s, such as drying and smoking. Samples of beef jerky will be available to try. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. […]
Get cozy by the Discovery Center fireplace and listen to a story about the arrival of winter. Children can make their own “snow” and a Canada Goose craft. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. Michelle Rumschlag mrumschlag@hancockparks.com
Evergreen trees are often used as Christmas trees during the holiday season. During a short hike, learn about evergreen trees, how people and animals use them, and search for different types of evergreen trees in the park. Participants will collect pinecones to create a Christmas tree ornament and paint a Christmas picture using pine needle […]
