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 […]
Energy from the sun is powerful enough to cook food. Learn how to create a solar cooker made from a pizza box and aluminum foil. Homemade solar cookers will be on display. Quesadillas will be prepared and samples will be given. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1 PM All ages are welcome. Free; but […]
Scavengers are like nature’s janitors; they make their surroundings clean. Activities will include a scavenger hunt, Pin the Tail on the Opossum, coloring sheets and looking at scavenger fur and skulls, including the raccoon. Aeraland Recreation Area Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is […]
Lanterns and candles lit the way for pioneers. Make a tin lantern out of a soup can with ice, hammer, and nails. Create your own design or use patterns that will be available. All supplies will be provided, including a battery-operated light for lanterns. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 6:30 PM All ages are welcome. Click […]
Paint a picture using tempera or acrylic paint and use paint brushes made from natural materials like pine needles, flowers, and leaves. While the paintings dry, take a walk in the park, play on the playground, or have a picnic on the lawn. Wear clothing that can get stained. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 10 AM […]
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 […]
A colony of breeding big brown bats live in the bat boxes on the side of the Activity Barn. Learn about the bats of Ohio, watch bats leave the bat boxes for the night, and hike the trails in search of bats and other nocturnal wildlife. Echolocation detection equipment will be used to search for […]
Music can be made with objects that are found around the house. Make musical instruments out of everyday items such as paper towel tubes, rubber bands, and beans. Participants can make either a rain stick, rubber band bass, or paper-plate tambourine. Instruments will be used to make music once finished. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]
The Hancock Park District’s archery range will be open for anyone who has previously taken an archery instructional class. A certified archery instructor will supervise the open shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 1 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM […]
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 […]
