Kathryn Rider from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Women in Astronomy. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available […]

The woods are full of fall foliage to enjoy while leaving no trace. Picking up litter around Goose Lake will help make the environment clean and safe. Bring gloves; trash […]

Some animals crawl, slither, and wriggle on the ground. Discover these creepy crawlies and how they move their bodies. Look for them on the trail, including earthworms, millipedes, and isopods […]

Insects are an important food source for animals and some humans. Discover what would happen if insects left an ecosystem, identify which bird beak is best for eating insects, and […]

Make a variety of bat-themed decorations for Halloween, including a hanging bat made out of a toilet paper roll, a flying bat by the moon, bat magnets, and a paper […]

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 […]

Listen to a story about fall constellations, including the brave Perseus, the dreaded sea monster Cetus, and Andromeda, the princess who needs saving. Look for other celestial bodies, including the […]

Use fallen leaves to create an animal. Learn why fallen leaves are important in nature and how animals depend on them. While waiting for artwork to dry, look at animals […]

It is almost Halloween and the mummies want to celebrate. Roast a mummy dog, have a blueberry mummy muffin, and choose a treat from the charcuterie board. Play pumpkin golf […]

Nature journaling is the art of using pictures and words to record observations. Nature journaling will be discussed, examples of nature journal pages will be shown, and a journal prompt […]

Halloween is a time for tricks and treats, but in nature and stories there are animals who love to play tricks on others. Learn about the trickster animals in folklore […]

Going to sleep and waking up can be hard when there is a rooster around. After the story, visit the Nature Play Area, count sheep and other animals, and try […]