Last year the American Ornithological Society, the group that decides the names of birds, announced that all North American birds named after a person or has a name that could […]
During the Christmas season, it is a tradition to go out and count as many birds as you can in your area. Come along as we take part in the […]
Start the holiday season with a fun fireside story at the historical McKinnis House. The fire will be warm and cozy as we enjoy the story The Biggest, Best Snowman. […]
Decorating a Christmas tree was a simple, but fun activity in the 1800s. Families might string strands of popcorn or cranberries to hang on the tree. Mom might even allow […]
Opossums are amazing animals that live in Hancock County. They are resourceful scavengers that find whatever food they can get. Along with the scraps they find, opossums can eat lots […]
“Static” means to stay in one place. In static electricity, the charges are all staying in one area. We will make a static flyer as one of our experiments. Making […]
“Static” means to stay in one place. In static electricity, the charges are all staying in one area. We will make a static flyer as one of our experiments. Making […]
Human life has changed greatly since our early prehistoric days. To learn more about the early life of humans, we will be looking at Ötzi the Iceman. In 1991, scientists […]
The holidays are right around the corner. If you still have some last-minute present wrapping to do, why not make the gift more special by wrapping it in wrapping paper […]
The snow that falls in winter is a great base for checking out animal tracks. Learn the tracks of native animals that are still active during the winter, including eastern […]
Learn about snowflakes. A story about snowflakes will be read. Afterward, we will talk about snowflakes, what they are, how they form, and their special powers. Children will have an […]
Build a shelter using what can only be found in the woods. We will talk about the qualities of a good shelter, different types of shelters, and where it is […]
