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In spring, our wetlands are filled with the songs of frogs and toads. Learn why frogs and toads are calling this time of year and how to identify the frogs […]

Join us on a snipe hunt. We will search for a bird called Wilson’s Snipe that shows up in the wetlands this time of year. We will talk about the […]

Marbles have been around for thousands of years. They come in different sizes, colors, and materials. Learn how to play marbles, build a marble run and race marbles, paint a […]

During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story and activities […]

Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails, […]

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 […]

We will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the birds we […]

It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green […]

The 1847 cook stove will be on and the aroma from tea, apple crumb cake, and wood smoke will be in the air. There will be a cook stove demonstration, […]

Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 8PM

Spring is here and soon flowers will be blooming, and bees will be buzzing. You can learn about bees and flowers by painting a picture of a bee and some […]

Birding can often become a fast-paced activity when trying to document as many species of birds as possible. However, when we focus too much on filling up our bird lists, […]