Simple machines are tools that make work easier. Learn about the six types of simple machines with hands-on activities, like pulling sandbags with pulleys and making cars with CD wheels. […]
Enjoy an evening of fun in the park. Hot dogs and s’mores will be cooked over the campfire and kids can learn how to make ants on a log. Play […]
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. Learn about moths and their importance to the environment. Hike the trails to search for moths on sugar […]
Robert McKinnis will be in the workshop sawing logs for projects and firewood. Learn about the different types of saws and their jobs on the farm. Try either a buck […]
Have fun with large marshmallows. Kids will make marshmallow shooters and see who can shoot them the farthest. Other activities include marshmallow games, a spoon race, floating a marshmallow boat, […]
The activity of painting or drawing outdoors is known as plein air. Meet at the fishing dock on Dold Lake to learn how to paint with watercolors. Create a landscape […]
There is a bounty of edible plants and fungi found in the wild. Learn about the first steps to become a forager with safety instructions, best practices when foraging, and […]
It’s time for kids to kick off their shoes and play in the sand. Children can enjoy the feeling of cool sand on their toes in our sand volleyball court. […]
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 […]
This hidden gem is unlike the other park district properties. It is a high-quality riparian forest along the Blanchard River that is home to wildlife not found in the other […]
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 […]
Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 9PM
