Fall is the time of year when the McKinnis men are out hunting meat for the family. Sarah Fishel will be preparing a venison stew with the deer meat her […]

Scales are important. They help some animals defend themselves. Learn about fish and reptiles with displays and hands-on stations that will have snakeskin and turtle shells. Make a paper bowl […]

Muskrats are short and opossums are tall. Cork likes small adventures and Fuzz likes big adventures, which always get him into trouble. Follow the tracks around the Discovery Center to […]

Ohio’s state gemstone is a rock known as flint. Learn about flint’s geology, what makes Ohio’s flint special, and its importance as a tool making material for both Native Americans […]

As a pioneer, it was important to tailor and make your own clothes. Learn how wool was turned into yarn and how it was used to crochet clothing. Participants will […]

Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods […]

Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about […]

Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the […]

It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will […]

If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings […]

The landscape of Hancock County would have been much different at the time of the first Thanksgiving. Hike the trails and imagine how different it would have been in 1621. […]

Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a […]