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 […]

Create a fun piece of art by crushing fallen leaves. While waiting for the artwork to dry, look at animals and displays inside the Discovery Center. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery […]

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 […]

Test your knowledge and learn something new in a night of nature-themed trivia. Questions will be based on Halloween folklore and spooky animals. Form a team with family and friends […]