Enjoy the start of the new year by going on a guided winter hike through the park. Along the way, we will search for interesting nature and different firsts of the year, such as the first bird we see. Dress appropriately for the weather, including layered clothing, hats, and gloves. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Gatehouse 1 […]
Different animals manage the cold weather in different ways. Learn how animals stay warm during winter with a story called Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? View displays, touch furs, and create a winter animal craft. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 4-5 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; […]
Learn about the mustelids, which are members of the weasel family. Touch furs and view skulls and tracks of various species of weasels, from the tiny least weasel to the large North American river otter. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.
Make winter inspired crafts, including a snowy owl out of a pinecone, crinkle tissue paper mittens, snowman sun catcher, and a cupcake liner cardinal. Warm drinks will be available, and all supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Click here to register with $5 per craft set […]
Experience what it’s like to walk like an animal. Visit different stations with a focus on animal movements, and then waddle like a penguin, gallop like a horse, and hop like a frog. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-5 with an adult. Other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is […]
The Bald Eagle was once on the endangered species list in Ohio and now it can be seen in all but one county. Learn about their habits and how they made a comeback from near extinction. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-3 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.
Rocks are fun to build with, paint and can tell a story. There will be items on display made from rocks, such as a hound dog, fairy house, toad house, painted rocks and more. Participants can paint a rock and add some eyes to make a special creature. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM […]
Follow the tracks on the Discovery Center floor to see what animals made them. Children can make tracks in the sand and with stamp pads and look at rubber animal tracks of the beaver, snapping turtle, and American Crow. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged […]
Pests have gotten into people’s homes all throughout history. Learn how pioneers trapped, exterminated, and deterred nuisance animals from coming inside. Observe displays of historic pest control and mousetraps from the 1800s. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on Wednesday, January […]
Do you know some things about nature? Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. Raptors are the next to be highlighted. Learn about the differences between hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles. Get hands-on to look at their feathers, skulls, and […]
Come inside on a cold Friday night and enjoy popcorn and the movie, How to Train Your Dragon. Each child will go home with a little toy dragon. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; but click here to register by 1 PM on Friday, January 16. Minimum: 4/Maximum: 30
Winter is the best time to search for owls. During this guided night hike, we will talk about the different types of owls found in Ohio, such as the Eastern Screech Owl and the Great Horned Owl. Recorded owl calls will be played on the trail to see if owls will respond in the wild. […]
