Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery […]
Nature will surround us during story time in the Nature Play Area. Odonata loves the exciting game of tag but other dragonflies are not letting him join in. Take a […]
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. We will take a moth hike to learn what moths are and why they are important, and look […]
Through a story, kids will discover how the world’s best recyclers complete the circle of life. They will learn about decomposers and scavengers, search for them on a nature hike, […]
Create your own unique fabric print by using leaves and a hammer. We will go on a short hike to collect interesting leaves and flowers. Then we will create cool designs with our leaves and print them on a handkerchief. As we work on creating our leaf prints, learn about how the printing works and […]
We mostly think of moths being out only during the night, however many moths are active during the day. Come along as we hike the south side of Litzenberg Memorial Woods in search for our active daytime moths and resting nighttime moths. We will use insect nets to try to locate and capture these moths. […]
Learn about the beauty and importance of moths. Learn what a moth is, how they are different from butterflies, their life cycle, and why they are important to have around. Then we will hike the trails to look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits on trees. After the hike, […]
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 for its annual Astronomy Day. The event will start the day with safe telescopic viewing of the Sun and its sunspots followed with views of Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Moon along with other objects in the sky. Come look through their telescopes or bring your own. Club members can […]
As National Moth Week comes to a close come, enjoy a night of mothing. We will set up light traps around the Discovery Center to get an idea of the moths living in the park. Not only will we see moths but also a wide variety of other nocturnal insects in the park. As we […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and find […]
This is the third of four hikes that the Hancock Park District will be providing for active adults this summer. Our hike will take us around Goose Lake and through the meadow. The hike will take place on gravel and grass surfaces as we look for waterfowl and dragonflies. Aeraland Recreation Area Shelter 10 AM […]
