The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
Snails prefer to live on the wet forest floor. After reading a story about snails, we will hike the trails in search of our slimy shelled friends and their hiding places. We will also look for animals that like to live alongside snails like pill bugs and salamanders. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area […]
Once upon a time, the first day of May was a day to give good tidings to others. This was done by placing a small basket with flowers on their front doorknob. The first day of May signaled the change in weather from chilly and rainy to warm and sunny. Teens will hear about the […]
Children will have an opportunity to play games in the Nature Play Area, such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Ring Around the Rosie. They can jump from log to log like a frog. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Nature Play Area 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen […]
With spring migration underway, parks will be filled with the sound of colorful birds. On this hike, we will search for migratory birds, such as Indigo Bunting, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a variety of warblers, vireos, and thrushes. As we search for these birds, we will discuss bird migration and work on bird identification […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
Take the night off and let us do the cooking. The meal will consist of ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions cooked over the campfire followed by a dump cake made with canned apples and yellow cake baked in a cast iron Dutch oven. Lemonade and water will be provided. While the food cooks, we […]
Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 26th Annual Fish Festival. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division. Fishing will be allowed along the bank only. Children must do the fishing, but limited adult assistance is permitted. […]
During this program, you will learn the fundamentals of archery from a certified archery instructor. Afterward, you will be eligible to attend open archery shoots for more fun and practice. This is an opportunity for you to get outside and enjoy a new and exciting sport. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 50 […]
This is the time of year when baby animals are born. Do you know what to do if you find a baby animal in the wild? Join us at the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to find out. There will be books, pictures, and a few farm babies (ducks and chicks) to look at […]
Animals use bright colors to warn others that danger is nearby or that one should take caution. Visit stations for the color’s red, yellow, and orange to partake in activities including Lady bug Memory Game, Poison Dart Frog Leap, and A Caterpillar’s Mother Match-up. Adult companions must remain with children during this program. Riverbend Recreation […]
This program will focus on the characteristics that make an animal a mammal. Homeschoolers will have an opportunity to look at bones and furs from different mammals, make a craft to illustrate what mammals are, and explore the park in search of mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-3 […]
