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Paper Airplanes
Paper Airplanes
Come and have fun building paper airplanes. As we build our airplanes, learn about how flying works and the differences between flight and gliding. After we have created a few different paper airplanes we will have a friendly competition to […]
Archery Instruction – Adults
Archery Instruction – Adults
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several […]
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Life in a Shell
Life in a Shell
There are many kinds of animals that have a protective covering that we call a shell. We will talk about various bugs, mollusks, and reptiles that utilize shells in the animal kingdom. Children can participate in Life in a Shell […]
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Fall Astronomy
Fall Astronomy
Come view and learn about the wonders of the night sky on this autumn night. Through a telescope we will view the planets Jupiter and Saturn, and other objects in the sky. Then we will point out constellations and talk […]
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Globe at Night: Pegasus & Cygnus
Globe at Night: Pegasus & Cygnus
Globe at Night is an international citizen-science campaign to raise public awareness of the impact of light pollution. This will be done by measuring the sky brightness of this month’s constellations: Pegasus and Cygnus. Participants will learn the size and […]
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Creepy Critters
Creepy Critters
With Halloween approaching, the idea of ghouls and monsters are on people’s minds. In the animal kingdom, there are many ghoulish and creepy looking animals. This program will explore some of the creepy critters you might find in Hancock County, […]
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Photography Hike
Photography Hike
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. We will hike the trails taking […]
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Wee Ones: Fall Colors
Wee Ones: Fall Colors
Come and have fun in the park with the colors of fall. We will begin out in the Nature Play Area to read a story about a little yellow leaf. Then we will explore the area looking for different colors […]
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Mother Nature Story Time: Triceratopposite
Mother Nature Story Time: Triceratopposite
Mother Nature will be sharing a story about the little dinosaur “Triceratopposite” in the Nature Play Area. If Mommy said the food was “Yummy” then Triceratopposite would say it was “yucky.” When told to “stop” he would “go.” This is […]
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October Bird Watching
October Bird Watching
As the seasons change throughout the year, so do the various kinds of birds In Hancock County. Join us for a morning of bird watching and sightseeing as we make our way through Riverbend Recreation Area. We will be visiting […]
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Archery Instruction – Youth
Archery Instruction – Youth
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several […]
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Planetarium: International Observe the Moon Night
Planetarium: International Observe the Moon Night
Tonight, the world is coming together to view and celebrate our moon. We will first start inside the Discovery Center to learn about our moon, NASA missions to the moon, and point out other nighttime objects in our portable planetarium. […]
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Reptiles and Amphibians: Open House
Reptiles and Amphibians: Open House
With Halloween approaching, the thoughts of scaly and slimy creatures are on people’s minds. But fear not, the creatures we will be looking at are not monsters, they are reptiles and amphibians. Join us and learn all about the various […]
Wetlands Hike
Wetlands Hike
Fall is a wonderful time to observe wildlife in the wetlands at Bright Conservation Area. The fall leaves will brighten our path as we hike the natural unpaved trail hoping to see frogs, mallard ducks, Halloween pennant (a species of […]
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Halloween Shadow Puppet Show: The Story of the Jack-O-Lantern
Halloween Shadow Puppet Show: The Story of the Jack-O-Lantern
Ever wonder where the idea of the jack-o-lantern came from? Come to our spooky shadow puppet show to hear the origin story of the jack-o-lantern, the Legend of Stingy Jack. After the show, learn all about the history of the […]
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Zombie Bugs
Zombie Bugs
Zombies have become popular in mainstream media over the last few decades, but what if they are real? Learn about the infection of cordyceps fungus within ants and how it turns them into “zombies.” We will discuss the infection methods […]
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Fall Tree Painting
Fall Tree Painting
Come and create your own fall tree on this autumn day. First, we will go on a short hike to gain some inspiration by looking at the trees in the park. When we return, we will start by painting the […]
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1000 Yard Solar System Hike
1000 Yard Solar System Hike
You might know about the sun and planets that make up our solar system, but do you really know how large our solar system really is? Come along as we hike a scale model of the solar system. Learn about […]
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Vampires in Nature: Open House
Vampires in Nature: Open House
With Halloween drawing near, it is very important that you know who the vampires in nature are. There are four real-life vampires: vampire finches, leeches, vampire bats, and candiru catfish. We will be looking at them and insects in nature […]
Ghost Roast
Ghost Roast
Bring the family out for a Ghost Roast by the campfire. This will be an evening of fun sharing your favorite ghost story while roasting marshmallows to make s’mores. There will be a ghostly prize for the best story of […]
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Archery Open Shoot
Archery Open Shoot
Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here is your chance. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and […]
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Praying Mantid
Praying Mantid
Of all the insects, the praying mantis is one of the most unique. Long praying arms and big bulging eyes makes the praying mantis truly stand out among other bugs. In this program, we will learn all about the different […]
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