Search for birds passing through the area on their fall migration on a guided bird hike. Look for birds like warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, hawks, and other fall migrants. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Parking lot by Shelter 3 9 AM All ages are welcome. […]
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 provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 9-15. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Friday, September 18. […]
It’s the time of year when Ohio’s state native fruit, the Pawpaw, is ripe and ready to enjoy. Search for fruit in the groves of the Pawpaw trees, learn about the life history of Pawpaw, and look for other interesting nature that lives in the preserve. Blanchard River Nature Preserve 1 PM All ages are […]
Happy First Day of Autumn! Learn about the fall equinox through hands-on activities, including what can be done in 12 hours’ time, making golden glitter crafts, what animals do to get ready for winter, and play the animal game, Do I hibernate, migrate, or survive? Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6-8 PM All ages are […]
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 […]
Most people are familiar with house cats, but there are other kinds of felines. Explore the various members of the feline family through information stations, including Ohio’s own native cat, the Bobcat. Make a mini cat out of cardboard and toilet paper rolls. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM […]
Enjoy tea with a friend in a forest-like setting. Nature inspired foods being served include prickly hedgehog spread, turkey tree slices, acorn kisses, forest moss cake, and wild cheese and tomato mushrooms. Make a nature woodland centerpiece to take home. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2 PM Ages 16 and up. Click here to register […]
Space is huge and full of amazing planets, moons, and stars. Discover our solar system through the book There’s No Place Like Space! Make a model of Saturn with Styrofoam balls, markers, and paper. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are […]
The archery range will be open for anyone who has participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery open shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person […]
The color of yellow will be prominently displayed in the wetlands this time of year. Take a hike to look for things that are the color of the sun, including flowers and butterflies. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is […]
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 […]
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 […]
