In the early 1900s, Remington Arms Company used the heavy, bluish clay mined from the property for their Blue Rock brand clay sportsmen's targets. Stop by the display table to see items made from clay and have fun playing with clay. Blue Rock Nature Preserve Trailhead at the Edgar Avenue Parking Lot 10-11:30 AM All […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A […]
Join the Millstream Astronomy Club as it celebrates Astronomy Day. There will be safe solar observing with star observation later in the evening. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available (club members can show you how to use them) or bring your own. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Shelter 3 7 PM […]
Before electricity, people in the 19th century would light their homes using candles and lanterns. Learn about the job of the chandler and the process of making candles. Participants who […]
Marbles are made of clay, glass, natural agate rocks, and stones. Play Chinese Checkers and try not to lose you marbles. Ancient marbles and ones from the 1800s and the […]
Find out what a bee is and why it is important. Walk around the meadow to look for bees and the flowers they visit. Riverbend Recreation Area The Meadows Activity […]
Grab a magnifying glass and become a footprint detective! Discover animal tracks and how you can use them as clues to solve a mystery. Visit a variety of stations that […]
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 […]
Bright Conservation Area was created to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Habitat is characterized as native wetland communities, including scrub-shrub, wet meadow, emergent herbaceous, and […]
Make a work of art that looks like light reflecting off the surface of water. Use markers to color the water and masking fluid to leave white spaces for the […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted […]
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 […]
