Birds build nests of all shapes and sizes. The Best Nest Ever is a story about a little bird who is tired of the old nest and wants a new […]

Mothers love flowers. Decorate a clay flowerpot with jewels, plant a flower and it to give that special someone on Mother’s Day. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]

Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a Certified Archery Instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be […]

Look at a rabbit skeleton, touch a rabbit fur, and find out what rabbits like to eat besides carrots. Activities include Do the Bunny Hop, Pin the Cotton Tail on […]

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 gatherings […]

Under the ground is a vast network of connections that help keep the forest healthy. Learn about the fascinating relationships that some mushrooms have with trees and how they benefit each other. Hike the trails looking for mushrooms, including turkey tails, dryad’s saddle, and yellow morels. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 16 […]

Many interesting and colorful birds are passing through during spring migration on their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During this guided hike, search for birds like Eastern Meadowlark, Orchard Oriole, Indigo Bunting, Red-eyed Vireo, and a wide range of colorful warblers. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Aeraland Recreation Area […]

Birds take amazing trips every year. Look at displays of birds that migrate north for the spring, play Migration Hopscotch, and create a pinecone bird feeder for your yard. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. […]

Use nets to catch and study tadpoles that live in Goose Lake. Tadpoles and other aquatic animals will be put in plastic containers and then released after taking a closer look. Wear closed-toed shoes and clothing that can get wet. Aeraland Recreation Area Shelter 10 AM Ages 5-10 with an adult. Free; registration is not […]

The Galliformes are a group of birds who spend most of the time on the ground and are known commonly as land fowl. Learn about these amazing birds like chickens, pheasants, and turkeys through pictures and displays. Make a chicken out of paper plates and construction paper. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]

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 gatherings […]

Explore the trails in a 29.4-acre restored wetland along the Blanchard River. Observe the stars in the night sky and search for wetland animals that have returned to the area like frogs, rails, owls, bats, and raccoons. After the hike, look at moths and other nocturnal wetland insects at a light trap. The trail may […]