Bees are hard at work this time of year. They help pollinate crops and create products, like honey and wax. Learn about beekeeping in the 1800s. There will be a demonstration out in the yard about creating a bee house called a skep. We will talk about beekeeping and how honey and wax were used […]
Wildflowers come in a variety of beautiful colors and spring is a wonderful time to see them. We will hike to look for wildflowers and learn about colors. We will look for spring beauties, Dutchman’s breeches, and trout lilies. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other […]
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 […]
Young anglers can try their luck as the Hancock Park District hosts its 27th Annual Fish Festival. Trout stocking will take place prior to the event courtesy of the Ohio […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of […]
Recycling is fun. Activities will be held inside and outside the Discovery Center, including Recycled Bowling and Trash Toss. Participants can turn trash into something new, such as water bottle […]
Recycling is important. It is good for the environment. Hancock County 4-H kids will be at the Discovery Center this day to collect your plastic lids and bottle caps to […]
Discover why flowers are important to us and why animals need them for food. After a story, children can partake in activities such as Bloom Matching and Parts of the Flower – What’s Missing? Participants will also get to plant their own flower seed to take home with them. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 […]
Explore the world of carnivorous plants. We will talk about plants and what they need to survive, study live carnivorous plants and watch a Venus flytrap eat insects. There will be an opportunity to create your own paper Venus flytrap to take home. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. […]
Find out about life on a farm with hands-on activities, such as feeling sheep wool, a straw scavenger hunt, looking at duck, turkey and goose feathers, and gathering plastic eggs from our hen puppet. Pioneer toys will be available to play with. Adult companions must remain with children during this program. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter […]
The parks are filled with birds as they journey on their spring migration. Learn about birds, their migration, and how to identify them. Afterward, practice your skills by observing birds at the bird feeders and go on a bird hike. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-2:30 PM […]
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 medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or are hesitant to go out on your own, these […]
