Celebrate the 1974 American Girl Doll, Julie Albright. The times are changing and so are many things in Julie’s life. Change can be hard to accept, as Julie realizes what’s […]

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 […]

In the 1300s hats and bonnets were worn to protect against the sun and then became a symbol of social status, modesty, and fashion trends. There will be several types […]

Create a fairy village for your bookshelf, nightstand, or countertop. Fairy houses will be made from toilet paper rolls and will include a door, windows, and a chimney. Craft and […]

Reptiles belong to one of four orders. Listen to a talk about the characteristics of reptiles then go to different stations with reptile bones and pictures to decide which animal […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]