We will hike the park at night with only the moon and lantern light to guide us. Meet at the McKinnis House where we will talk about the history of lighting and traveling at night. Afterward, we will light the lanterns and head out on the trail to experience what it was like to travel […]
We will look at pictures and mounts of ducks, talk about the species of ducks found in Ohio, and use acrylic paints to paint our rubber duckies. Ducks can look like our favorite native duck or a duck from our imagination. Please wear clothes that can get stained. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM […]
Venus and Mars, two rocky planets, make up Earth’s astronomical neighbors. We will take a closer look at each planet in our portable planetarium. Afterward, if the sky is clear, we will go outside since the planets should be visible to us. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask about accommodations. Oakwoods Nature […]
Join us as we hike through Riverbend Recreation Area and observe the park in winter. Although animals have left or hibernated for the winter, there are still animals that will be active. Possible animal sightings include fox squirrels, Downy Woodpeckers, and white-tailed deer. Dress appropriately for the weather. Riverbend Recreation Area Big Oaks Activity Area […]
Enjoy a cold Saturday afternoon in the park by joining us inside the Discovery Center for a Winnie the Pooh movie and popcorn. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1:30 PM Families. Free; but click here to register each person in your party by 1 PM on Friday, January 17. Minimum: 4/Maximum: 30 Chris Allen callen@hancockparks.com […]
During winter’s cold and snowy weather, there are still birds to be found in our area. Most of these birds will visit the bird feeders located outside the Discovery Center. Find out who they are, what they eat, and how you can set up your own bird feeding station. Children will be able to make […]
Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about the owls that live in Ohio, their unique features, and why this time of year is the best time to search for owls. Recorded owl […]
Little Bunny is extremely excited to make his first snowman, but it is harder to build than he thinks. A story will be read and then children can make a snowman craft (children will learn how to make fake snow if there is no snow outside). Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 […]
Many animals need to go through a change to get ready for winter. Due to the low temperatures and decrease in food supplies, animals will go through a variety of changes to manage the cold months. In this program, we will look at a variety of animals and how they prepare for the winter. Animals […]
Winter is a great time to hike, look for animal tracks and other signs, and identify which animals are awake during the winter months. We will look for tracks made by deer, squirrels, fox, and birds searching for winter seeds to eat. If we are lucky, snow will be on the ground. Aeraland Recreation Area […]
We will talk about magnets, what they are, how they work, and what they are used for in everyday life. Afterward, we will do some hands-on activities. Participants will have an opportunity to create a painting using tempera paints and the power of magnets. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM Ages 6-10 with an […]
Children can work on sensory development by touching the furs of Ohio mammals. Each animal’s fur feels a little different. Some are soft and fluffy while others are short and scruffy. Children (and adults) can learn animal names and sounds as they touch the furs. Afterward, explore the Discovery Center and look at live animals […]
