Bright Conservation Area was created to protect water quality, expand wildlife habitat, and provide natural beauty. Habitat is characterized as native wetland communities, including scrub-shrub, wet meadow, emergent herbaceous, and open water that support a variety of wildlife. Among the wildlife to be found in the wetlands and fields are wildflowers, such as Purple Coneflowers, […]
Make a work of art that looks like light reflecting off the surface of water. Use markers to color the water and masking fluid to leave white spaces for the reflections. All supplies will be provided. Liberty Landing 6 PM Ages 10 and up. Click here to register with $5 per person by 1 PM […]
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 animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A […]
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a certified archery instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6 PM Ages 9-15. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Tuesday, August 4. […]
Venture out to the wetlands in search of wildlife. Possible sightings include Great Blue Heron, White-tailed Deer, and Leopard Frogs. The hike will be roughly 2 miles. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Maclain Teeple mteeple@hancockparks.com
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 conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these gatherings […]
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 shoot. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6:30 PM Ages 9 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person […]
After a two-year hiatus, the historical McKinnis Garden has returned. Get a closer look at the plants in the raised herb and dye garden beds. Plants include herbs used for medicinal and culinary purposes, vegetables like tomatoes and beets, and perennial plants, such as rhubarb and hops. Light refreshments will be available after the tour. […]
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a certified archery instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 10 AM Ages 16 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Friday, […]
Backyards are filled with important pollinators like butterflies, moths, and bees. Learn about different pollinators and how to promote pollinator habitat at home. Children can create a pollinator finger puppet and color a coloring page. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Tim Kleman tkleman@hancockparks.com
Kids get a chance to get sticky and gooey. Look at snail shells, play with various kinds of homemade slime, and play a slug matching game. Wear clothing that can get stained. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration […]
Feathers come from birds. Use a domestic bird feather (chicken, duck, turkey) to paint a picture, draw, write, dust, and play games. Drop a feather and let it float into the circle or be the first to blow it across the water pool. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an […]
