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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us on a snipe hunt. We will search for a bird called Wilson’s Snipe that shows up in the wetlands this time of year. We will talk about the […]

Marbles have been around for thousands of years. They come in different sizes, colors, and materials. Learn how to play marbles, build a marble run and race marbles, paint a […]

During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story and activities […]

Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails, […]