Learn about squirrels through two of Beatrix Potter’s stories, “The Squirrel Nutkin” and “The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes.” Hike to look for squirrels and their food including acorns and walnuts. Children will make squirrels and their acorn out of paper bags and dine on hot chocolate and “nut” snacks by the fireplace. Litzenberg Memorial Woods […]
Life for the pioneers was hard as they traveled the Oregon Trail. The foods they ate had to keep well as they traveled, such as vegetables, bread and fruit. Recipes and samples will be shared with guests. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 8 and up. Click here to register with $2 per […]
Fall is the time of year when the McKinnis men are out hunting meat for the family. Sarah Fishel will be preparing a venison stew with the deer meat her husband John brought home. The stew will be shared with guests that stop by to visit. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages […]
Scales are important. They help some animals defend themselves. Learn about fish and reptiles with displays and hands-on stations that will have snakeskin and turtle shells. Make a paper bowl turtle and take home a lizard coloring sheet. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult. Other aged siblings […]
Muskrats are short and opossums are tall. Cork likes small adventures and Fuzz likes big adventures, which always get him into trouble. Follow the tracks around the Discovery Center to see how this winter adventures ends. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. […]
Ohio’s state gemstone is a rock known as flint. Learn about flint’s geology, what makes Ohio’s flint special, and its importance as a tool making material for both Native Americans and European settlers. View examples of different types of Ohio flint and the park’s collection of Native American arrowheads and other flint tools. Children who […]
As a pioneer, it was important to tailor and make your own clothes. Learn how wool was turned into yarn and how it was used to crochet clothing. Participants will […]
Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods […]
Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about […]
Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the […]
It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will […]
If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings […]
