It’s that time of year when Ohio’s state native fruit, the Pawpaw, is ripe and ready to enjoy. Search for fruit in the groves of the Pawpaw trees, learn about the life history of Pawpaw, and look for other plants and animals that live in the nature preserve. Blanchard River Nature Preserve 1 PM All […]
The fall equinox marks the first day of autumn. Learn about the fall equinox through hands-on activities: What can be done in 12 hours’ time and What animals do to get ready for winter. Play the animal game, Do I hibernate, migrate, or survive? And make golden glitter crafts. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6-8 […]
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors or “en plein air.” Artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. These gatherings are a way to meet and work with other plein air artists, and they provide a nice format for those who […]
Most people are familiar with house cats, but there are other kinds of felines. Identify and learn about the various members of the feline family, including the bobcat, which is native to Ohio. Make a mini cat out of cardboard and toilet paper rolls. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 […]
Enjoy tea with a friend in a forest-like setting. Nature-inspired foods to be served include prickly hedgehog spread, turkey tree slices, acorn kisses, forest moss cake, and wild cheese and tomato mushrooms. Make a nature woodland centerpiece to take home. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2 PM Ages 16 and up. Register with $15 per […]
Space is full of amazing planets, moons, and stars. Discover our solar system through the book There’s No Place Like Space! Make a model of Saturn with Styrofoam balls, markers, and paper. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to […]
The archery range will be open for anyone who has participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery open shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person […]
The color yellow is prominently displayed in the wetlands this time of year. On a guided hike, look for things the color of the sun, including flowers and butterflies. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. Michelle Rumschlag […]
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 gatherings […]
Create stamps to capture the unique textures of nature with modeling clay. Make prints of leaves, bark, rocks, acorns, and other natural objects. Supplies and a small sketchbook will be provided or bring your own sketchbook to collect prints in. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Litzenberg Pavilion 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not […]
Native trees are an important aspect of a forest ecosystem. Discover how they are beneficial and interact with other organisms around them. The focus will be on black walnut, honey locust, and sugar maple. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 10 AM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Maclain Teeple mteeple@hancockparks.com
Get on the water and explore the beauty of the Blanchard River during a guided kayak trip. Start at Eastpoint Area and paddle upriver to Vogelsong Conservation Area and the pedestrian bridge at State Route 568 and back. Along the way, look for turtles, ducks, geese, herons, eagles, deer, and other wildlife. For those who […]
