May Day Flower Basket Weaving
Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Discovery CenterOnce upon a time, the first day of May was a day to give good tidings to others. This was done by placing a small basket with flowers on their […]
Once upon a time, the first day of May was a day to give good tidings to others. This was done by placing a small basket with flowers on their […]
Children will have an opportunity to play games in the Nature Play Area, such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Ring Around the Rosie. They can jump from log to log […]
With spring migration underway, parks will be filled with the sound of colorful birds. On this hike, we will search for migratory birds, such as Indigo Bunting, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted […]
The 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 […]
Take the night off and let us do the cooking. The meal will consist of ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions cooked over the campfire followed by a dump cake […]
Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 26th Annual Fish Festival. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio […]
During this program, you will learn the fundamentals of archery from a certified archery instructor. Afterward, you will be eligible to attend open archery shoots for more fun and practice. […]
This is the time of year when baby animals are born. Do you know what to do if you find a baby animal in the wild? Join us at the […]
Animals use bright colors to warn others that danger is nearby or that one should take caution. Visit stations for the color’s red, yellow, and orange to partake in activities […]
This program will focus on the characteristics that make an animal a mammal. Homeschoolers will have an opportunity to look at bones and furs from different mammals, make a craft […]
The atlatl is one of the oldest hunting tools in the world. It was used by prehistoric hunters for thousands of years, and in some cultures, it is still being […]
During this program, children and adults will work together to paint a fish. Tempera paint will be used for the color and pieces of celery will be used as a […]