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Join us and learn all about the different kinds of arachnids. What makes arachnids special is that they have an exoskeleton, two body segments, and eight legs. We will talk […]

The warmer air of spring causes the sap in maple trees to flow. Join us as we tap sugar maple trees for our upcoming maple sugarin’ week. We will talk […]

The Story of Maple Syrup will be shared at the McKinnis House while guests enjoy a cup of tea. Grandkids can step back in time with a shared memory of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]