Many plants cannot reproduce without the help of an animal to spread their pollen. On a guided hike, search for different types of pollinators that live in the prairie on the south side of Litzenberg like bees, butterflies, wasps, and beetles. Learn about the different pollinators and about the different strategies plants will use to […]
Pow! Comic books are not just fun to read; they are also fun to make. Create your own superhero comic book with paper, string, and drawings. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-14 with an adult. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on Friday, September […]
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a Certified Archery Instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 9-15. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Friday, September 5. […]
Toadstool Town is a tiny town not seen by most. Some magic in nature happens underground. While other things in nature are sleeping, fungus is not one of them. The story “Toadstool Town” will be read and there will be a mushroom town coloring page. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and […]
Orienteering is a sport of navigation where the goal is to use a map and compass to locate control points that are scattered throughout an area. Orienteering can be done as a competitive race or an activity to explore a new area. Learn about the basics of orienteering such as how to use a compass […]
Fall is approaching and forests are about to change with the season. Explore the park as leaves begin to turn different colors and animals look for more food. Lift logs as well to see what is happening in the ground. This is a drop-off program. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Mariann Dana Younger […]
Bring along a chair as we watch the sunset over Dold Lake. A survey will be taken of what local animals like American Robins and other songbirds are doing as the sunlight starts to creep to the horizon. As the Sun sets, there’s a good chance that we’ll see the planet Mars and the Moon, […]
Nature is all around, and fall is coming. Look at the trees, their leaves may be starting to change. Spiders, cocoons, galls, and salamanders may be spied under a leaf or log on the ground. The Lady Bug Trail around Blue Rock is a .3-mile walking trail and is quite easy for strollers and walkers. […]
Native plants are ones that have grown in an area prior to European settlers. Discover why these plants are important for our ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. Hike the trails looking for examples of beneficial native plants found in Hancock County including common milkweed. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Free; registration […]
One of the bests ways to help wildlife at home is landscaping with native plants. Local vendors will be selling native plants on the Discovery Center Porch until supplies last. Inside, learn about native plants and wildlife. At 9:30 AM, there will be a presentation on what to plant at home to attract different groups […]
Fall is quickly approaching, and it is time to prepare for the harvest on the McKinnis Farm. At the workshop, learn about the different tools used in harvesting crops and about the types of crops that the McKinnis family planted. In the house, stop by to try a sweet apple treat. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis […]
Raccoons are resourceful animals; they can find food anywhere! Learn about this amazing scavenger through a fun storybook. Children will also look at raccoon furs, bones, and make a raccoon mask 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 […]
