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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See what the forest and prairie look like by the light of the first full moon of August. For those who bring along a flashlight, we’ll have red cellophane to […]
View a variety of nature objects up close using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and other magnification tools. Take a close look at things you have never seen before, such as the […]
Create art using sidewalk chalk around the Discovery Center. Draw an animal, something out in nature, or anything you can think of. We will provide the chalk and you will […]
