Squirrel woke up one day to find all his hazelnuts were gone, as well as the green grass. Where did they go? A thief must have stolen them. The story, […]

Enjoy the start of the new year by going on a guided winter hike through the park. Along the way, we will search for interesting nature and different firsts of […]

Different animals manage the cold weather in different ways. Learn how animals stay warm during winter with a story called Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? View displays, touch furs, and […]

Learn about the mustelids, which are members of the weasel family. Touch furs and view skulls and tracks of various species of weasels, from the tiny least weasel to the […]

Make winter inspired crafts, including a snowy owl out of a pinecone, crinkle tissue paper mittens, snowman sun catcher, and a cupcake liner cardinal. Warm drinks will be available, and […]

Experience what it’s like to walk like an animal. Visit different stations with a focus on animal movements, and then waddle like a penguin, gallop like a horse, and hop […]

The Bald Eagle was once on the endangered species list in Ohio and now it can be seen in all but one county. Learn about their habits and how they […]

Rocks are fun to build with, paint and can tell a story. There will be items on display made from rocks, such as a hound dog, fairy house, toad house, […]

Follow the tracks on the Discovery Center floor to see what animals made them. Children can make tracks in the sand and with stamp pads and look at rubber animal […]

Pests have gotten into people’s homes all throughout history. Learn how pioneers trapped, exterminated, and deterred nuisance animals from coming inside. Observe displays of historic pest control and mousetraps from […]

Do you know some things about nature?  Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. Raptors are the next to be highlighted. Learn about the differences between hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles.  Get hands-on to look at their feathers, skulls, and […]

Come inside on a cold Friday night and enjoy popcorn and the movie, How to Train Your Dragon. Each child will go home with a little toy dragon. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on Friday, January 16. Minimum: 4/Maximum: 30