Nature is all around, and fall is coming. Look at the trees, their leaves may be starting to change. Spiders, cocoons, galls, and salamanders may be spied under a leaf or log on the ground. The Lady Bug Trail around Blue Rock is a .3-mile walking trail and is quite easy for strollers and walkers. […]
Native plants are ones that have grown in an area prior to European settlers. Discover why these plants are important for our ecosystems, agriculture, and economy. Hike the trails looking […]
One of the bests ways to help wildlife at home is landscaping with native plants. Local vendors will be selling native plants on the Discovery Center Porch until supplies last. […]
Fall is quickly approaching, and it is time to prepare for the harvest on the McKinnis Farm. At the workshop, learn about the different tools used in harvesting crops and […]
Raccoons are resourceful animals; they can find food anywhere! Learn about this amazing scavenger through a fun storybook. Children will also look at raccoon furs, bones, and make a raccoon […]
“Frog in the Bog” by Karma Wilson will be read in the Nature Play Area. This is a story about a frog and what he likes to eat as he […]
Humans have been making objects out of leather for thousands of years. Learn the historical practice of leatherworking and how pioneers would have used it. Make your own keychain out […]
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 […]
Here’s a chance to create fall-themed décor. Participants will make fall colored glitter slime, a tissue paper leaf-shaped suncatcher, decorate miniature foam pumpkins and squash and create a scarecrow head […]
On a guided bird hike, search for birds passing through the area on their fall migration. Look for birds like warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, hawks, and other fall migrants. Binoculars […]
Celebrate the beginning of fall. While it’s Fall Equinox Eve, as autumn starts officially at 2:19pm the next day, learn what’s happening with the ending of summer and the starting […]
Hike the Lady Bug Loop Trail in search of fall related objects in a scavenger hunt like a red leaf, a squirrel, and an acorn. While on the trail collect […]
