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. Raptors […]

Come inside on a cold Friday night and enjoy popcorn and the movie, How to Train Your Dragon. Each child will go home with a little toy dragon. Oakwoods Nature […]

Winter is the best time to search for owls. During this guided night hike, we will talk about the different types of owls found in Ohio, such as the Eastern […]

Without having a freezer, pioneers needed to fetch their own ice. Learn how pioneers harvested ice in the winter and how they used that ice throughout the year. Samples of […]

On this day, a group of men drilling for oil along the Blanchard River struck a gas deposit. This gas deposit was the largest known deposit in the world at […]

Bare trees can tell us a lot about what happened last year. Bird, squirrel, and insect nests, holes in trunks, and missing bark are just a few examples of what […]

Learn about the heroes that many of the constellations are named after. Explore the various icons of Greek mythology and then go inside the planetarium to observe their constellations. Participants […]

Learn about the heroes that many of the constellations are named after. Explore the various icons of Greek mythology and then go inside the planetarium to observe their constellations. Participants […]

Take an evening hike and admire the winter landscape. During this guided hike, we will look for nocturnal animals, such as opossums and owls. Dress appropriately for the weather, including […]

Making pie crust can be a fun and simple activity to do with the family. Learn how to create interesting pie crusts along with the traditional crust, sample different types […]

With the leaves gone from the trees, winter is an excellent time to look for woodpeckers. On this guided bird hike, we will search for woodpeckers and talk about their […]

A hobby is a pleasurable activity that people pursue in their leisure time for enjoyment, relaxation, and personal interest. Share your hobbies and view the ones that will be on display including rocks, sewing needle cases, football items, Abraham Lincoln postcards, and sewing machine advertising. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6-8 PM All ages are welcome. […]