Fall is the time of year when the McKinnis men are out hunting meat for the family. Sarah Fishel will be preparing a venison stew with the deer meat her husband John brought home. The stew will be shared with guests that stop by to visit. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages […]
Scales are important. They help some animals defend themselves. Learn about fish and reptiles with displays and hands-on stations that will have snakeskin and turtle shells. Make a paper bowl turtle and take home a lizard coloring sheet. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult. Other aged siblings […]
Muskrats are short and opossums are tall. Cork likes small adventures and Fuzz likes big adventures, which always get him into trouble. Follow the tracks around the Discovery Center to […]
Ohio’s state gemstone is a rock known as flint. Learn about flint’s geology, what makes Ohio’s flint special, and its importance as a tool making material for both Native Americans and European settlers. View examples of different types of Ohio flint and the park’s collection of Native American arrowheads and other flint tools. Children who […]
As a pioneer, it was important to tailor and make your own clothes. Learn how wool was turned into yarn and how it was used to crochet clothing. Participants will be able to try it out themselves by making a simple crochet doily. Both beginners and experts are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Litzenberg Memorial […]
Omnivores are animals that have teeth designed for eating both plants and animals. Learn which ones can be found in the parks, including the raccoon and striped skunk, what foods they prefer and why it’s beneficial to eat this way. Mounts, furs, skulls, and other body parts will be on display. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery […]
Bright Conservation Area is the largest of the Hancock Park District’s five conservation areas, which are designed to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Learn about the history of the land, the restoration of wetlands on the site, and search for interesting plants and wildlife like American mink and migrating waterfowl. […]
Wooly Bear can be seen everywhere in the fall. They are one of the most popular and beloved caterpillars. Take a hike to see if they are hiding along the trails or hiding under a log. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Parking Lot by Shelter 3 1 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is […]
It’s time for a turkey hunt. Children will make a turkey snood headband and look at turkey feathers. A hike to look for turkeys or signs they’ve been there will follow. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other ages siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not required. Michelle […]
If you love building bricks, then join us for our program focused on building brick engineering. Learn good building practices, make a space station as a group, and create buildings for building a brick town. Toward the end, work together to build a strong bridge and see how much weight it can hold. Oakwoods Nature […]
The landscape of Hancock County would have been much different at the time of the first Thanksgiving. Hike the trails and imagine how different it would have been in 1621. Look for fallen leaves, animals searching for food, and possibly even a turkey. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 1 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]
Tour the house of Charles and Mary McKinnis and learn about life in Ohio during the 1840s. Enjoy eating homemade cookies by the fire. Children who attend can create a button spinner toy just like kids in the 1800s would have played with. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; […]
