Going to sleep and waking up can be hard when there is a rooster around. After the story, visit the Nature Play Area, count sheep and other animals, and try yoga poses just for fun. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Nature Play Area 1 PM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. […]
Create a fun piece of art by crushing fallen leaves. While waiting for the artwork to dry, look at animals and displays inside the Discovery Center. 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. Tim Kleman tkleman@hancockparks.com
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 […]
Test your knowledge and learn something new in a night of nature-themed trivia. Questions will be based on Halloween folklore and spooky animals. Form a team with family and friends or go solo. Light refreshments will be provided. Riverbend Recreation Area The Meadows Activity Area Brugeman Lodge 6:30 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]
Working with clay can be fun for all ages. A demonstration on how to make homemade clay will be held at 1:30 PM and then guests can have fun creating art with clay. There will be a display of items made from clay, including Remington’s clay targets that were made in Findlay. All supplies will […]
Learn about the different signs that animals leave behind, like tracks and scat, and how to read them. Go on a hike to search for signs of animals and create a plaster track to take home. This is a drop-off program. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM Ages 5-14. Free; but register online at […]
Create your own yarn mandala, also known as God’s Eye. Instructions will be given on how to create it. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 10 and up. Free; but register at https://hancockparks.activityreg.com by 1 PM on Friday, November 6. Minimum: 3/Maximum: 15 Mac Teeple mteeple@hancockparks.com
A Dutch oven is great for cooking meals, for example, during a camping trip. Learn about the equipment, cooking tips and tricks, and recipes while helping to prepare food with Dutch ovens. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 2-4 PM Ages 12 and up. Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. […]
The McKinnis family has been busy gathering and putting away items from this year’s harvest. Root crops, such as potatoes, carrots, turnips, and parsnips would have to be carefully stored to last through the winter. Learn how this was done and taste the baked turnips that Mrs. Boylan has been preparing. The men will be […]
Dung beetles are especially important to the environment. Dung is another word for poop. Rolling dung is a hard job and what is hidden in the center is interesting. The story will be read and then children will make a painted dung beetle rock. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an […]
Woodpeckers are unique birds that peck into trees to get their food. Discover the seven woodpeckers that can be found in the park, see what a woodpecker’s favorite food is, use touch to guess what is in the woodpecker mystery boxes, and make a woodpecker finger puppet. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]
Get involved by helping to count birds for Project FeederWatch. Project FeederWatch is a survey to gain a better understanding of bird populations that visit feeding stations in North America. Training will involve an overview of the counting protocol and how to identify common birds that visit the feeding station. Volunteers will have an opportunity […]
