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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
