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 […]
Metamorphosis is when an animal transitions from juvenile to adult forms while changing appearance. Animals that undergo this will be on display including butterflies and frogs. Children will be able to crawl through the Metamorphosis Tunnel and change from caterpillars into butterflies. Create a lifecycle wheel of a frog using construction paper and markers. All […]
Eggs come from different creatures in nature. See various kinds of eggs on display, then match the egg to who laid it. Play the egg game and search the area for hidden eggs. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 1 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are welcome to attend. Free; registration is not […]
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 […]
Let’s go on a safari! Discover the various animals that would be found on a safari including elephants, lions, and zebras. Go on a local expedition through the Nature Play Area looking for wild animals including Northern Cardinals, Eastern Fox Squirrels, and Stag Beetles. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1 PM Ages 3 and […]
With fungi, people might think of mushrooms, yeast, or mold, but there is another interesting group. Learn about lichen and their importance in forest ecosystems. Hike the trails looking for species of lichen including Common Greenshield, Star Rosette, and British Soldiers. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Shelter 6 PM Ages 16 and up. Free; but click here […]
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 […]
The vegetables in the McKinnis garden are not ripe yet. One of those is tomato. There will be fried green tomatoes to sample and receipts to be shared. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required. Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com
Aim, shoot, and score! Learn safety measures and the basics of archery from a Certified Archery Instructor while shooting arrows at targets with a compound bow. Archery equipment will be provided. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Dold Lake 7 PM Ages 16 and up. Click here to register with $10 per person by 1 PM on Tuesday, […]
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 […]
Playing with shadows can be fun. Explore shadows through hands-on activities like watching a shadow puppet show, creating paper shadow puppets, tracing the shadows of toy animals, reading the time on a sundial, and playing a shadow matching game. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other aged siblings are […]
Explore the Blanchard River Greenway Trail, which used to be a railroad corridor but is now a walking path. Enjoy a leisure walk down the trail and see possible wildlife on the river, such as Painted Turtles, Mallards, and Great Blue Herons. Meet at Riverside Waterfalls Pavillion parking lot. Centennial Park 6 PM All ages […]
