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Join us on a snipe hunt. We will search for a bird called Wilson’s Snipe that shows up in the wetlands this time of year. We will talk about the […]

Marbles have been around for thousands of years. They come in different sizes, colors, and materials. Learn how to play marbles, build a marble run and race marbles, paint a picture by rolling marbles in tempura paint, and create marbles out of clay. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult; […]

During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story and activities including “Ducks on the Pond” and “Wriggly worms”. A tissue paper puddle will also be made. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 […]

Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails, look for animals and natural objects, and practice counting such things as points on a leaf, wings on a bird, and legs on a spider. […]

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 […]

We will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the birds we see, observe birds at the bird feeders by looking through the Windows on Wildlife, and if time allows, continue birdwatching while hiking on trails through […]

It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green Scavenger Hunt, Can I Camouflage, and Peas in a Pod. Participants are encouraged to wear something green. Adult companions must remain with children during this […]

The 1847 cook stove will be on and the aroma from tea, apple crumb cake, and wood smoke will be in the air. There will be a cook stove demonstration, the opportunity to have tea and apple crumb cake, and enjoy the wood burning fire. Each guest will be given a recipe book to take […]

Riverbend Recreation Area Lakefront Activity Center 8PM

Spring is here and soon flowers will be blooming, and bees will be buzzing. You can learn about bees and flowers by painting a picture of a bee and some flowers using tempera paints, listening to a story about bees, and pretending to be a bee visiting flowers. Please wear clothing that can get stained. […]

Birding can often become a fast-paced activity when trying to document as many species of birds as possible. However, when we focus too much on filling up our bird lists, we often overlook the beauty and complex nature of the birds themselves. Come along on our bird hike as we slow down to really observe […]

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 […]