April 2019
Pond Life: Open House
Some animals like to live where it stays wet. Our local ponds are teaming with life. Come out to Oakwoods to learn about the animals that live below the surface in our ponds and lakes. Meet our resident turtles and…
Find out more »Wee Ones: Scales and Tails and Fabulous Fish
Has your child looked into a pond or lake and wondered about the animals that live there? Come out to Oakwoods to explore the world of scales and tails and fabulous fish. Children will get to play some fishy games,…
Find out more »Wee Ones: Scales and Tails and Fabulous Fish
Has your child looked into a pond or lake and wondered about the animals that live there? Come out to Oakwoods to explore the world of scales and tails and fabulous fish. Children will get to play some fishy games,…
Find out more »May 2019
Star Wars Planetarium Party: 6:30 PM Show
Upon arriving, you’ll attend a Star Wars themed planetarium show. Afterwards, you’ll get a chance to make your own light saber and Porg craft and dine on outer space inspired treats. Dressing up as your favorite beyond-the-galaxy character is encouraged.…
Find out more »Star Wars Planetarium Program: 8:30 PM Show
Upon arriving, you’ll attend a Star Wars themed planetarium show. Afterwards, you’ll get a chance to make your own light saber and Porg craft and dine on outer space inspired treats. Dressing up as your favorite beyond-the-galaxy character is encouraged.…
Find out more »Wee Ones: Down on the Funny Farm
Come on down to the Funny Farm and learn about farm animals, what each animal does on the farm, and create your own creatures for YOUR own farm! We’ll have animal fun facts, farming fun facts, and crafts that will…
Find out more »Wee Ones: Down on the Funny Farm
Come on down to the Funny Farm and learn about farm animals, what each animal does on the farm, and create your own creatures for YOUR own farm! We’ll have animal fun facts, farming fun facts, and crafts that will…
Find out more »Dinosaur Day: Open House
Dinosaurs are more than you think they are. Join us millions of years into the past in search of prehistoric beasts, monsters, and more importantly, dinosaurs. See real fossils, talk with a real paleontologist, and learn about the amazing creatures…
Find out more »Discovery Story: Dinosaurs
Do you like dinosaurs, perhaps the spiked Stegosaurus, or the super tall Brachiosaurus, or the fast Velociraptor, or maybe the terrifying Tyrannosaurus? Let’s take a journey millions of years ago when dinosaurs ruled the earth and talk about our favorite…
Find out more »Discovery Story: Dinosaurs
Do you like dinosaurs, perhaps the spiked Stegosaurus, or the super tall Brachiosaurus, or the fast Velociraptor, or maybe the terrifying Tyrannosaurus? Let’s take a journey millions of years ago when dinosaurs ruled the earth and talk about our favorite…
Find out more »June 2019
Let’s Wing It Camp (Ages 6–8 )
Why doesn’t a woodpecker get a concussion? How can a falcon fly so fast? Could a hawk see an ant from the top of a 10–story building? Sharpen your “owl eyes” to find out about our feathered friends. Camp will…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: Wilderness Scout (Ages 6-12)
Have you always wanted to go to camp, but you weren’t ready to sleep out under the stars? Well, come on out to this camp. Campers will get a chance to explore wilderness skills, including knot tying, outdoor cooking, navigation,…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: Wet ‘n’ Wild (Ages 6-12)
Explore a local stream like never before. We’ll hike to a local stream and discover all sorts of creatures, big and small! Learn how to find, handle, and identify macroinvertebrates, while using these creatures as a way to determine if…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: Fossil Finders (Ages 6-12)
Dinosaurs, mammoths, and prehistoric monsters galore and they’re all hiding underneath your feet. Become a junior paleontologist and learn about the mysterious world of our Earth’s past. You’ll explore the different time periods, rocks formed during those time periods, and…
Find out more »July 2019
Toddler Adventure in the Outdoors (Ages 3–6): 9 AM-12 PM
Toddlers and their grownup will share time together and make a memory that’ll last a lifetime. We’ll spend time outside on the trails getting a feel for nature and playing in the fossil play area. Learn what’s in the Discovery…
Find out more »Toddler Adventure in the Outdoors (Ages 3-6): 1-4 PM
Toddlers and their grownup will share time together and make a memory that’ll last a lifetime. We’ll spend time outside on the trails getting a feel for nature and playing in the fossil play area. Learn what’s in the Discovery…
Find out more »Fantastic Five Camp (Ages 4–5)
Eyes like a hawk, nose like a fox…all animals have their own special sensory powers, and guess what? So do you! We’ll focus on our five main senses and use those senses to explore the world around us. We’ll look…
Find out more »August 2019
Adventure Day Camp: Hooray for Herps (Ages 6-12)
Campers will get in–depth about three groups of amphibians and reptiles—frogs, turtles, and snakes! The HPD’s own animal collection will be front and center as we study what they eat, their body coverings, and where to find them in the…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: Tracks and Traces (Ages 6-12)
Take a walk through the park looking for tracks, searching for signs, and exploring the different forms of animal communication. We’ll meet live animals, examine real animal artifacts, and learn about unique adaptations that help local wildlife catch prey and…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: Wild About Nature (Ages 6-12)
Kids will hike the trails, explore nature, and find things to play with and handle, while practicing safety at the same time. They’ll get a chance to make a bug house, learn about edible things in nature like fungus, flowers,…
Find out more »Adventure Day Camp: In-seine for Science (Ages 6-12)
Fish biology, dissections, and microscopes. Explore the aquatic food web through fish dissections, use art to examine external fish anatomy, and zoom in on the microorganisms that support all aquatic life. We’ll learn about and practice Gyotaku, the art of…
Find out more »October 2019
Art in the Park: Plein Air Gathering
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…
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