Being a bunny is not always fun; ears are long, too many siblings, and carrots are boring to eat every day. Find out what happens when bunny lives with other […]

One of the best ways to help wildlife is to establish native plants at home. Participants will create a plantable piece of paper with imbedded native seeds. Learn about the […]

With a visit to the McKinnis House, children will learn about the maple sugaring process. They can watch a pioneer make pancakes and then try one with some maple syrup, […]

Woodcarving is a creative hobby using knives and other tools to remove wood to create a figure or an ornate object. Learn about the history of carving, tools, wood, safety, […]

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 […]

Become a citizen scientist by counting birds through the Window on Wildlife for Project FeederWatch. Learn about Project FeederWatch, common backyard birds, bird feeding basics, and view mounts of local […]

While the term small can be subjective, in this open house it means any mammal found in Ohio measuring under a foot in length. These furry friends also weigh less […]

Scattered throughout the country are small, marked metal disks called benchmarks. Some people will search for them, similar to geocaching. Learn about the hobby of benchmarking, what benchmarks are used […]

Explore the world of prehistoric life that lived in Ohio before the time of the dinosaurs. Participants will view real fossils, create a paper trilobite craft, and go on a […]

There are all kinds of wildlife that make their homes in the wetlands of Ohio. During this guided hike, look for wetland plants and animals, such as Sandhill Cranes, Mallard Ducks, Western chorus frogs, mourning cloak butterflies, Eastern brown snakes, and the marsh marigold. The trail may be wet and muddy, so wear the appropriate […]

It is time to look for the frog moon. Spring peepers and Western chorus frogs should be calling when the first full moon of spring rises. Trails may be wet and muddy, so wear the appropriate shoes. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 8 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Michelle Rumschlag mrumschlag@hancockparks.com

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 gatherings […]