Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as we try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All […]
Explore the weather with hands-on experiments and observations. Kids will determine air temperature, soil temperature, wind speed, and cloud coverage using kid-friendly weather equipment and some non-traditional ones like pinwheels […]
A Leisure Education Initiative Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn […]
Join us for an evening around the campfire. We will be cooking hot dogs and s’mores over the campfire; kids can learn how to make Ants on a Log with cream cheese, celery, and raisins. This is a great way to make new friends and share campfire stories from your past. Please bring your own […]
Learn what flowers and grasses grow in Oakwoods’ 2-acre prairie and what animals call it home. Discover how these plants adapted to a tree-free habitat and how Native Americans and pioneers would have used them. A hike to the prairie will take place at 2 PM. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]
Children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a home with leaves and twigs. The woodchuck […]
The last of our four hikes for active adults will take us through the woods, ending up by the prairie. Wildflowers such as prairie coneflower, prairie dock, and Ironweed should be blooming. We’ll also watch for butterflies and seed loving birds, like American Goldfinch. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 50 and […]
See the Blanchard River in the early morning light via kayak and learn about the plants and animals found along the riverbank. The float trip will start at Zonta Landing. Paddlers will travel up river to the bridge at Bright Road and back. Zonta Landing at Riverside Park 7-9 AM Ages 18 and up. Click […]
Enjoy the outdoors by playing in the Nature Playscape. Create sand castle, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own shovel and pail. If you are lucky, you may be able to find a treasure buried in the sand. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Nature Playscape 10 AM Ages 3-5 with an adult. […]
Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here’s your chance. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 6:30 PM Ages 9 and up Click […]
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. We will hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would make an interesting subject. All […]
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 […]
