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Enjoy a leisurely kayak trip on the Blanchard River. The float will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to Bright Road and back. There should be […]

The sling is one of the world’s oldest tools for hunting and protecting livestock. Try your hand at using a simple shepherd’s sling. Learn about the history of the sling, […]

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 […]

Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here is your chance. A certified archery instructor […]

As the sun sets, we will continue to light up Oakwoods Nature Preserve with our flashlights. We will use them to find the “glowing” eyes of nocturnal animals, play a […]

Discover the fascinating world of crayfish. First, we will read a story about Three Little Crayfish on the Discovery Center Lawn. Then go around to different stations to learn more […]

Enjoy a leisurely kayak trip on the Blanchard River. The trip will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to the Bright Road bridge and back. We […]

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]

Explore the night sky through the lens of a telescope. First, learn about different types of telescopes and how they work. Our first viewing object will be the moon and […]

Before a butterfly can take flight, it will crawl and feast on leaves. Join us at the park and learn about caterpillars. There will be posters and caterpillar information at […]

Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have an opportunity to learn the basics of […]

The sling is one of the world’s oldest tools for hunting and protecting livestock. Try your hand at using a simple shepherd’s sling. Learn about the history of the sling […]