Troy Willoughby from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled My Astrophotography Set-up. See how to build a backyard observatory and equip it with telescopes, computers, and other […]

Learn about animals living underground. View worms up close, try worm calling, and go on a hike to search for underground creatures by looking for burrows and flipping logs. This […]

Learn the basics of spinning wool, from the history of spinning to the process of taking fleece from a sheep and turning it into usable yarn. Participants will use a […]

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 […]

Try the amazing art of tie-dyeing. Repurpose an old, white T-shirt and turn it into something new. Participants must bring their own T-shirt. Dyes will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve […]

During this guided hike, search for cool insects and buggy creatures like butterflies, ants, beetles, spiders, and rollie pollies, use nets to collect bugs, and take a close-up look. Riverbend […]

Celebrate the start of summer vacation with a cookout. Enjoy hot dogs roasted over the fire, chips, veggies, s’mores, and lemonade, and play cornhole and ladder ball. Bring your own […]

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 […]

Try your hand at catching fish in Giertz Lake. Learn about the basics of fishing, fishing gear, common sport fish species, and about fish behavior. All skill levels are welcome. […]

Travel through space and choose your own adventure. Roll the dice with your crewmates to decide what path your spaceship will take and then go into the planetarium to see […]

Learning to sew is fun and easy. Make a 4-patch hot pad while using a simple straight stitch. All supplies will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM […]

One of the most important creatures for a healthy river system are freshwater mussels. Learn about these living water filters, the species that can be found in the area, and […]