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 […]
If you look up and around you, you are bound to see some trees. These amazing plants play an important role in our lives and provide food and shelter for animals. Various stations will host learning objectives, including how trees grow, their leaves, animals that live in trees, how trees help us, and tree seeds. […]
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. First, learn what moths are and why they are important. Then we will hike the trails to look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits. We will also look for caterpillars using a UV flashlight, since caterpillars glow […]
We mostly think of moths being out only during the night. However, many moths are active during the day. Come along as we hike the south side of Litzenberg Memorial Woods in search of our active daytime moths and resting nighttime moths. We will use insect nets to try and locate and capture moths. We […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have an opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and […]
