Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 9PM
Berries were an important food source for families back in the 1800s. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries could be grown in the family garden or foraged in the forest. Learn the different ways these fruits can be used, including pies, preserves, and dried for later consumption. Stop by the McKinnis house for a taste of […]
Most fungi are decomposers, but there are a group of mushrooms that feed in a unique way. Mycorrhizal mushrooms gather nutrients by having a mutual relationship with plants. Learn how these fungi interact with plants and what types of mycorrhizal mushrooms are found in Hancock County. Afterwards, there will be a hike to look for […]
Water on a hot day can be so much fun. There will be pools of water to play in, bubbles to blow and sponges to toss. Kids can make a recycled nature boat out of milk jugs to float in the pool. Bring your own sunscreen and a reusable water bottle. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Nature […]
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 […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A Program […]
John James Audubon traveled the country in the 1800s to study and paint birds. Learn about Audubon and native birds, observe the birds outside at the Window on Wildlife, paint and draw birds by observing taxidermy birds, and create a new species of bird. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an […]
Pioneer children in the 1800s would have played with simple toys like paper dolls. Make paper dolls and a cardboard doll house, learn about their history, and use the dolls to create your own pioneer story. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 6-9. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on […]
Help tend the McKinnis garden by weeding, watering, and performing other maintenance tasks. While working, learn about the different plants and how the McKinnis family would have used the garden in the 1800s. A list of other garden workday dates will be available. Bring garden or work gloves. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 9 AM […]
Check out the first quarter moon of the summer. A scavenger hunt will have items associated with the first quarter moon, including crescent-shaped objects, things that are colored blue and white, and other celestial-themed items. Insects, including mosquitoes, can be present in the park during the evening hours. Insect repellent is recommended. Litzenberg Memorial Woods […]
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 […]
This is an excellent time of year to find fireflies. Learn about these glowing beetles, including how and why they produce flashes of light. Collect fireflies from the lawn in the Robert G. Payne Arboretum before hiking the trails in search of different species of fireflies and other nocturnal wildlife. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks […]
