Fall migration brings birds through our area as they head south. Look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, hawks, and other fall migrants. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. […]

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 […]

It’s that time of year when Ohio’s state native fruit, the Pawpaw, is ripe and ready to enjoy. Search for fruit in the groves of the Pawpaw trees, learn about […]

The fall equinox marks the first day of autumn. Learn about the fall equinox through hands-on activities: What can be done in 12 hours’ time and What animals do to […]

The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors or “en plein air.” Artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors […]

Most people are familiar with house cats, but there are other kinds of felines. Identify and learn about the various members of the feline family, including the bobcat, which is […]

Enjoy tea with a friend in a forest-like setting. Nature-inspired foods to be served include prickly hedgehog spread, turkey tree slices, acorn kisses, forest moss cake, and wild cheese and […]

Space is full of amazing planets, moons, and stars. Discover our solar system through the book There’s No Place Like Space! Make a model of Saturn with Styrofoam balls, markers, […]

The archery range will be open for anyone who has participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery open […]

The color yellow is prominently displayed in the wetlands this time of year. On a guided hike, look for things the color of the sun, including flowers and butterflies. Oakwoods […]

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 medium […]

Create stamps to capture the unique textures of nature with modeling clay. Make prints of leaves, bark, rocks, acorns, and other natural objects. Supplies and a small sketchbook will be […]