Try being a builder and learn about animals who are builders. Furs, mounts, and nests will be on display. Activities will include shelter building in the Nature Playscape, building blocks […]
Get your creepy crawly on as the young of insects are highlighted. Children will be able to play in the caterpillar crawl tunnel and ball pit and partake in activities […]
Pack a picnic lunch, your teddy bear and come out to the park for some fun in the sun. Games will include “Pass the teddy bear”, “Stick a heart on […]
Pokeberry is a tall plant with purple berries that was used to create ink during the 1800’s. Learn how to identify pokeberry, its uses, and how different plants were used […]
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 […]
Many plants cannot reproduce without the help of an animal to spread their pollen. On a guided hike, search for different types of pollinators that live in the prairie on […]
Pow! Comic books are not just fun to read; they are also fun to make. Create your own superhero comic book with paper, string, and drawings. All supplies will be […]
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a Certified Archery Instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be […]
Toadstool Town is a tiny town not seen by most. Some magic in nature happens underground. While other things in nature are sleeping, fungus is not one of them. The […]
Orienteering is a sport of navigation where the goal is to use a map and compass to locate control points that are scattered throughout an area. Orienteering can be done […]
Fall is approaching and forests are about to change with the season. Explore the park as leaves begin to turn different colors and animals look for more food. Lift logs […]
Bring along a chair as we watch the sunset over Dold Lake. A survey will be taken of what local animals like American Robins and other songbirds are doing as […]
