Seton was a naturalist, artist, and author but he was also known in his younger years as a wolf bounty hunter. During his time, wolves were seen as evil killing machines, but Seton’s interaction with one wolf in New Mexico helped to change that viewpoint of wolves and helped spark an environmental movement. Learn about […]
Spring is almost here and the temperatures are starting to fluctuate. This means that conditions are right for collecting maple tree sap. Step back in time to see the process the pioneers and Native Americans used to collect sap and boil it down to produce sweet maple syrup. Other stops of interest include sap science […]
A collection of nature books for all ages to read will be on display. Some examples are Who Dunit on the Forest Floor, Lost in the Woods, It Fell from the Sky and A Rock is Lively. Many stories from the children’s author Jan Brett will also be on hand. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center […]
Let’s go into the woods and search for squirrels. As we hike, we will look for different types of tree squirrels and ground squirrels, observe squirrel behavior, look for squirrel homes, and touch squirrel furs. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Parking Lot by Shelter 3 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings […]
On the night of March 13-14, we are going to experience a total lunar eclipse here in Ohio. In our indoor planetarium program, we will talk about lunar eclipses, why they happen, how a total lunar eclipse differs from a total solar eclipse, and how to observe this astronomical event and other objects in the […]
Create art using a wide range of nature-related rubber stamps, such as animals, tracks, bugs, dinosaurs, and leaves along with the use of ink pads, crayons, color pencils, and your imagination. After creating your work of art, take time to tour the Discovery Center and look at live animals and animal mounts. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]
Ah, the sweet taste of honey. When baking, honey can be used instead of white sugar. We will enjoy tea sweetened with the bee’s sweet nectar and honey cookies that participants will make and bake in the old wood cook stove. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-2:30 PM Ages 10 and up. Click here to […]
The Hancock Park District uses live animals for educational programs. You are invited to visit the Discovery Center, see the animals, and watch them eat. We will talk about what animals eat and how that differs among herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, and decomposers. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other […]
Wear your favorite PJ’s, get together with family and friends, watch The Fox and the Hound, and enjoy popcorn on a Sunday afternoon. After the movie, there will be a scavenger hunt, either inside the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center or outside in the woodland. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 2 PM Ages 3 […]
Forests are full of life, including many different animals. The story titled, Bear Helps the Forest (Maybe You Help, Too) will be read. It is a picture book that highlights the life of a baby bear and other animals, such as squirrels, white-tailed deer, and Virginia opossums. After the story, we will hike the trails […]
It is that time of year when many animals build their nests and await the arrival of their babies. Learn about nests through play, such as what’s in my egg memory game and if I had a bird beak. You can try and build a nest using beak-like tools. Afterward, we will enter the Nature […]
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 and toads that are calling. Afterward, we will take a night hike in search of songs, sounds, and calls. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6:30 […]
