Wildflowers come in a variety of beautiful colors and spring is a wonderful time to see them. We will hike to look for wildflowers and learn about colors. We will look for spring beauties, Dutchman’s breeches, and trout lilies. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other […]
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 medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 27th Annual Fish Festival. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division. Fishing will be allowed by the bank only. Children must do the fishing, but limited adult assistance is permitted. […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and […]
Recycling is fun. Activities will be held inside and outside the Discovery Center, including Recycled Bowling and Trash Toss. Participants can turn trash into something new, such as water bottle flowers, bubble blower, milk jug flowerpot, jeweled pencil holders or recycled animals. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 12:30-3:30 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]
Recycling is important. It is good for the environment. Hancock County 4-H kids will be at the Discovery Center this day to collect your plastic lids and bottle caps to make recycled benches and tables for the Hancock County Fairgrounds. There will be displays of different items to recycle and information about where to recycle […]
Discover why flowers are important to us and why animals need them for food. After a story, children can partake in activities such as Bloom Matching and Parts of the Flower – What’s Missing? Participants will also get to plant their own flower seed to take home with them. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 […]
Explore the world of carnivorous plants. We will talk about plants and what they need to survive, study live carnivorous plants and watch a Venus flytrap eat insects. There will be an opportunity to create your own paper Venus flytrap to take home. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. […]
Find out about life on a farm with hands-on activities, such as feeling sheep wool, a straw scavenger hunt, looking at duck, turkey and goose feathers, and gathering plastic eggs from our hen puppet. Pioneer toys will be available to play with. Adult companions must remain with children during this program. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter […]
The parks are filled with birds as they journey on their spring migration. Learn about birds, their migration, and how to identify them. Afterward, practice your skills by observing birds at the bird feeders and go on a bird hike. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM […]
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 medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
Have fun learning about insect body parts by making insects out of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. Use a magnifying glass to inspect preserved specimens. We will hike the trails with sweep nets in search of live insects, such as painted lady butterflies, green darner dragonflies, and praying mantis. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 […]
