It is National Trails Day and a great time to take an evening hike. As we visit Goose Lake, we will look for wildlife, such as muskrat, Canada Goose, dragonflies, and monarch butterflies. The Upland Trail is approximately 1 mile with some hills and a grass surface. This trail has many wildflowers and fungus to […]
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 […]
It is National Doughnut Day and a time to learn about the history of doughnuts. Doughnuts will be made using an air fryer. Recipes will be available to take home. Riverbend Recreation Area Oxbow Bend Activity Area Shelter 5 10-11:30 AM Ages 50 and up. Register by clicking here with $2 per person by 1 […]
Today is World Swift Day, a day to celebrate and bring awareness to these high-flying birds. Learn about our local swift species, the Chimney Swift. A story will be read followed by a hike in search of Chimney Swifts flying high above the treetop. Afterward, we will create a Chimney Swift glider and a swift […]
Kids will pretend to be insects as they compete in the Insect Summer Olympics. They will inch their way by crawling to the finish line like a caterpillar. They will jump like a grasshopper (grasshoppers can cover more than 3 feet in a single jump). Score will be kept. A European honeybee can pollinate up […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have an opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and […]
Some of the coolest things in nature are things that glow in the dark. Learn why some living organisms produce their own light while other things in nature only glow when exposed to certain light. We will turn down the lights in the Discovery Center to observe real examples of glowing animals, plants, and rocks. […]
There are many kinds of butterflies in the world, but you might be surprised by what they eat. For example, the question mark butterfly likes an occasional overripe banana. The red-spotted purple butterfly and the northern pearly-eye butterfly can be found sharing scat. And the monarch butterfly prefers nectar from milkweed, coneflowers, and joe-pye-weed. The […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have an opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and […]
Come along as we explore the wetland habitat. We will learn about what is a wetland, why they are important, and what types of cool plants and animals call the wetland home. We will then go out on a hike to explore the wetlands and search for wildlife. Long pants and shoes that you don’t […]
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 […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as we try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. We will have corn available for bait or bring your own […]
