Dragons are fun mythical creatures. Enjoy a doughnut as the story Doughnuts for a Dragon is read. Walk through the time machine onto the adventure trail where the story will […]

Little Mouse lives deep in a hole in the ground. Each day is an adventure as he goes into the wide world. The story will be read, and an adventure […]

A corn husk doll is made from the dried outer covering or "husk" of an ear of maize. Participants will make their own set of dolls. Take a tour of […]

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 […]

A colony of breeding, Big Brown Bats live in the bat boxes on the side of the Activity Barn. Watch the bats leave the bat boxes for the night. Search […]

Discover the amazing world of beetles. Find out what makes them different from other insects and which ones can be found around Hancock County. Look for examples of local beetles […]

Hancock County is home to 79 species of Odonata, also known as dragonflies and damselflies. Search for different species found in the park like the metallic green body and black […]

Some of the earliest pigments used to produce art were from mud, soil, and rocks. Create art using the earth by painting a fun picture using a brush and a […]

Worms are wonderful creatures that live underground. Children will be able to check out the inhabitants of the worm bin and learn the animal’s body parts, create a habitat to take home with them, go on a worm search, and make worm art. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an […]

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 gatherings […]

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A […]

Chloe Nielson from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program titled Navigating by the Sky. The program will explain how to find location and direction using the stars or the Sun. After the program, view the night sky. The Millstream Astronomy Club will have telescopes available (club members can show you how to use […]