In the 1300s hats and bonnets were worn to protect against the sun and then became a symbol of social status, modesty, and fashion trends. There will be several types […]

Create a fairy village for your bookshelf, nightstand, or countertop. Fairy houses will be made from toilet paper rolls and will include a door, windows, and a chimney. Craft and […]

Reptiles belong to one of four orders. Listen to a talk about the characteristics of reptiles then go to different stations with reptile bones and pictures to decide which animal […]

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 […]

Discover what makes spiders unique. Visit different spider themed stations including pictures of various kinds of spiders, how spiders eat, a human-sized recreation of a spider’s web, and a web-slinging […]

Play in the sandbox at the Nature Play Area. Create sandcastles, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own. While playing, discover buried fossils and gemstones […]

Explore the world of Lepidoptera by searching for different species of butterflies found in the park. Search for the famous Monarch, yellow sulfurs, and tiny skippers, and the flowers and […]

Cicada juveniles emerge from underground when they are ready to turn into adults. They climb on a variety of surfaces and shed their exoskeleton, leaving this shell behind. See how […]

Letterboxing is a treasure hunt style hobby, like geocaching, where participants read clues to find the location of hidden boxes scattered in public places across the country. Inside the boxes […]

Pigeons are one of the most important animals in human history, though they are often called “rats with wings,” and are regularly misunderstood. Learn about their amazing features, how people […]

The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors or “en plein air.” Artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors […]

Late summer is a wonderful time to observe insects. Hike the trails and look for species that live in the park, including Monarch Butterflies, Cicadas, and Stag Beetles. Riverbend Recreation […]