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 […]
Get the Christmas holidays started with the story “If You Take a Mouse to the Movies.” The story will be read by the fireside, and popcorn strands will be hung […]
Muskrats are small creatures that are shy and build homes at the edge of ponds. The story, Finders Keepers, which is about Cork the Muskrat and his friend Fuzz the […]
Explore hands-on displays, view live animals, play with animal puppets, complete a coloring sheet, and create a fun holiday craft. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-5 with […]
Create gifts this holiday season out of recyclable materials. Use old Christmas cards to make gift tags, bookmarks, and ornaments, create a homemade paper ball ornament, and decorate recyclable wrapping […]
Catch a glance at the last full moon of 2025. As our eyes adjust to the darkness of the night and then to the brightness of the moon, we will […]
With winter approaching, the possibility of snow is around the corner. Learn how snowflakes are made and why they come in different shapes. Listen to the story, The Snowflake and […]
Learn about the squirrel family, a wily bunch of rodents. See displays of various squirrels found in Ohio, including furs, skulls, and mounts, and make an acorn out of paper […]
Escape the gloomy, gray, cold weather outside and play indoors! The caterpillar ball pit and tunnel, spaceship and school bus tents, puppets and the chance to make your own puppet […]
Do you know some things about nature? Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. The […]
Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight magical reindeer, but what is a reindeer? Learn about reindeer and caribou and compare them to white-tailed deer. Participants will create a handprint reindeer […]
