Don’t mind the snow and cold, it’s time for a picnic. Bring a lunch or snack and a blanket to sit on and enjoy the warmth from the fire in the outdoor fire pit. We’ll bring the marshmallows for dessert. Litzenberg Memorial Woods Activity Barn Patio 12 PM Ages 3-6 with an adult; other ages […]

Whales are mammals that took living in water to the extreme. Learn about whales and their unique features, and about the different species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins that can be found around the world. Compare them to other aquatic mammals, including some that live in Ohio, such as beavers and otters. Children can create […]

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, are a group of stars that are visible in the night sky. Learn about this deep space object; stories and folklore about the stars will be shared. If time permits, we will look at planets, constellations, and other deep space objects that are viewable in the night […]

There are many different animals that can sing. Learn about songs in nature featuring many artists like birds, frogs, and insects. Hear examples of animal songs. Make a homemade turkey call and create your own songs. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Free; but click here to register by 1 […]

Different animals have different shaped feet to help them survive in their habitat. Learn about the many types of animal feet and their uses. Listen to a story, look at rubber animal tracks, and create a plaster cast of an animal track. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1 PM Ages 6-10 with an adult. Free; […]

Hot drinks were always a welcome sight during the winter on the frontier. Stop by the McKinnis House to get a cup of coffee or a cup of tea and see how the beverages were made in the 1840s. Litzenberg Memorial Woods McKinnis House 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration is not required.

Yooperlites are rocks that glow under a UV light. We will discuss yooperlites, where they can be found, and how they are formed. You can use the UV light to find yooperlites in a pile of rocks that will be on display. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 1-4 PM All ages are welcome. Free; registration […]

Annie has lost her mitten, and now the search begins. The story will be read, and a scavenger hunt will be held to find the missing mitten. Maybe a bird stole her mitten; come and find out. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 10 AM Ages 3 and under with an adult; other aged siblings are […]

Do you know some things about nature? Do you want to learn more? Join Hancock Park District Naturalist Michelle Rumschlag in this new adult series during the winter months. The last program in the Nature 2.0 series will be about herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians.  Get hands-on and take a closer look at […]

Thousands of years ago, Ohio was covered in a large block of ice called a glacier. During that time, Ohio was home to many animals that are no longer alive today, like woolly mammoths and giant ground sloths. Learn about the ice age and the animals that lived here; listen to a story, look at […]

Celebrate National Bookmark Day by making a variety of bookmarks from Christmas cards with a winter scene, a felt corner in the shape of a cat, and a mouse tail ribbon, and decorate a pre-made bookmark made from foam. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center 6 PM All ages are welcome. Click here to register with […]

Many people know about the endangered and threatened species of Ohio wildlife, but Ohio’s extirpated species are less well known. When a species is extirpated, it has been eliminated from a geographic region but can still be found in other places outside of that region. Learn about Ohio’s extirpated wildlife, why they are no longer […]

When the trees have lost their leaves, it can be easier to see nests. During this guided hike, we will look for bird nests, squirrel dreys, and nests inside tree cavities. We may see red squirrels, White-breasted Nuthatches, and Pileated Woodpeckers. Dress appropriately for the weather, including layered clothing, hats, and gloves. Litzenberg Memorial Woods […]