Asterisms are distinct shapes and patterns in the stars that can be seen in the night sky. They are not constellations, but they can consist of stars from multiple constellations. […]

The Hancock Park District Administrative Office Building sits nicely on the bank of the Blanchard River along with trees and a variety of wildlife, including the Northern Flicker. Information about […]

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 […]

The archery range will be open for anyone who has participated in one of the Hancock Park District’s archery instructional programs. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery open […]

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 […]

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted […]

This small 10-acre park is a wonderful place to pack a summer snack, play in the playground, and listen to the birds. Take a walk along the Blanchard River Greenway […]

There are a lot of different things to touch in nature. Is the pinecone soft or hard? Feel the warm ground, touch the scratchy tree and make the sand feel […]

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 […]

Get a little wet while doing experiments with water. Children will figure out if certain nature items sink or float, make new hues with color mixing, play with the water […]

Learn about the life history of the River Otter, Beaver, and Muskrat and how they use the Blanchard River. Get a close look at skulls, fur, and tracks. Check out […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an owl, bat, or any other animal that comes out at night? Find out information on nighttime creatures, including […]