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 medium […]

There are many different sensations to feel in nature. Go on a scavenger hunt to find things that are smooth, bumpy, prickly, and fuzzy. Learn about local animals including the […]

Orchids are typically thought of as tropical flowers, but they are actually found in a variety of habitats around the globe, and they are one of the largest families of […]

Experience cooking as the pioneers did in 1847. Create a receipt book, bake bread and cookies, and scramble eggs on the old wood cookstove. This is a good learning experience for those who are just starting to cook and for those who have a 4-H cooking project. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1 PM Ages […]

Doug Rider from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled “Dance of the Sun.” See what the Sun looks like from other planets and view the night sky. Jupiter and Venus will be the featured planets. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available (club members can show you how to use them) […]

Take a step back in time to look at reports that tallied, among other things, the number and value of livestock, and the land and crops that families had. The report being highlighted is from 1850 for Liberty and Blanchard Townships and we are focusing on Charles McKinnis, an early settler of Hancock County, who […]

The Baby Animals’ Party is a fun story about animals celebrating a new baby that arrived in the spring. All the animals had their own gift to give the baby. Listen to the story, find out what the gifts were, and go on a scavenger hunt in the Nature Play Area to find the gifts. […]

Hike the Lady Bug Loop Trail and complete a scavenger hunt in search of signs of spring, such as a spring flower, a singing bird, and a calling frog. After […]

Celebrate Earth Day in the park with activities for all ages. Recycling games and activities like trash toss, ring toss, and terrarium making will take place outside. Educational materials on […]

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 medium […]

Learn about the wonders of nebulas. Discover how they are created, what they are made from, and how they can form new stars. Look at examples of nebulas in the […]

From blazing deserts to freezing tundra, some animals can live in extremely harsh conditions. Learn about animals that live in the most inhospitable locations on Earth, such as emperor penguins, […]