Explore the trails on a guided night hike. View the park in the moonlight and search for nocturnal wildlife like raccoons, opossums, and owls. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Parking Lot by Shelter 3 7 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Tim Kleman tkleman@hancockparks.com
Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 7PM
Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing at Riverside Park Waterfront. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy early autumn along the Blanchard River as they paddle upstream past the Country Club’s golf course, […]
Mysteries in the natural world are intriguing to study. Cryptozoology is a subculture that searches for unknown, extinct, or legendary animals known as cryptids. Learn about the cryptids of Ohio and others around the world along with the possible origins of these myths. Visitors can make a sasquatch face out of cut construction paper and […]
Learn about the history, tools, and techniques used to create a functional broom. Each participant will create their own turkey wing whisk broom from broom corn and receive a bag of broom corn seed to grow at home. All supplies will be provided. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Click […]
Get your jumping legs ready because it’s time to play in the leaf piles. Take a closer look at the colorful fall leaves. Children will then be able to play in, jump in, and throw around the leaves. Wear clothes that can get stained. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area Parking lot by Shelter […]
Flying silently in the night, owls are unique birds with interesting features. Discover what makes owls special with informational displays and mounts. Observe the dissection of an owl pellet, an […]
The 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 […]
Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing […]
Make fairy furniture using things you find in nature. There are so many fun things to make from sticks, acorn caps, and moss to add a fun look to your […]
Self-guided fall float trips on the Blanchard River Water Trail are available on select Saturdays and Sundays from mid-October to early November. Float trips begin and end at Zonta Landing […]
Oaks are one of the most important trees in the forest. Listen to a story about a little acorn’s wild adventure into becoming an oak tree. Learn about the different […]
