Play in the sandbox at the Nature Play Area. Create sandcastles, holes, or other creations using our sandbox toys or bring your own. While playing, discover buried fossils and gemstones […]

Explore the world of Lepidoptera by searching for different species of butterflies found in the park. Search for the famous Monarch, yellow sulfurs, and tiny skippers, and the flowers and […]

Cicada juveniles emerge from underground when they are ready to turn into adults. They climb on a variety of surfaces and shed their exoskeleton, leaving this shell behind. See how […]

Letterboxing is a treasure hunt style hobby, like geocaching, where participants read clues to find the location of hidden boxes scattered in public places across the country. Inside the boxes […]

Often called “rats with wings”, pigeons are often misunderstood, but these cool birds are one of the most important animals in human history. Explore the fascinating world of pigeons by […]

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 […]

Late summer is still a wonderful time to observe insects. Hike the trails and look for species that live in Hancock County, including Monarch Butterflies, Cicadas, and Stag Beetles. Riverbend […]

Explore the amazing world of spiders. Discover what makes them unique, learn about the types of spiders in Ohio, and look for spiders on the trail. This is a drop-off […]

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 […]

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 […]

Somewhere in the Nature Playscape, Bear is hiding. A game of hide and seek will be played after the story Where is Bear? Count to 10, and then the hunt […]

Animals can be brightly colored to warn other animals that they are poisonous. Visit various stations that focus on warning colors in animals, including poison vs venom, decide whether it’s […]