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Make a Water Bottle Diver
Make a Water Bottle Diver
Create your own cartesian diver. This fun toy is an experiment that demonstrates the principle of buoyancy. You will create a diver that will look like a fish, an otter, or a turtle and then place it in a bottle […]
Poison vs Venom
Poison vs Venom
These toxins, which are produced by living things, are often confused with one another. Learn about the differences between poison and venom and learn about plants and animals that use these toxins. Then we will explore the park in search […]
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Fungus Hike
Fungus Hike
Join HPD’s program intern, Katlyn Kendall to see how many types of fungus you can find at Oakwoods. As you hike, you’ll be learning about how and where these fungi can grow. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center Porch 1 PM […]
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Pollinators in the Park
Pollinators in the Park
This time of year, our grasslands are filled with wildflowers. With all these flowers in bloom our grasslands are also filled with pollinators. Come along as we search for butterflies, bees, wasps, flies, beetles, and other creatures that are busy […]
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Wetland Adventures for Homeschoolers
Wetland Adventures for Homeschoolers
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 […]
Cicadas: Land and Sky
Cicadas: Land and Sky
As the summer is coming to its end, the warm night air is filled with the buzzing of insects. The source of these rhythmic calls are insects known as cicadas. This program plans to educate participants on the life cycles […]
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Yellow Leaves Hike
Yellow Leaves Hike
As summer is fading into fall, so fades the colors of the leaves and the first ones to show their color are the yellow ones. We’ll see how many shades of yellow we can find as we hike along the […]
Bats of Oakwoods
Bats of Oakwoods
As fall approaches, the bats in the park are preparing for their migration. On our night hike learn about the bats of Ohio, the different types of sounds they make, and their migration. As we hike the trails, we will […]
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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’s your chance. A certified archery instructor will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and targets […]
Creative Clouds
Creative Clouds
Looking up at the clouds can create imaginative landscapes full of wonder. This program will teach kids about the different types of clouds, and we will read a story called Cloud Babies. Finally, we use our own imaginations as we […]
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Raptor Migration: Open House
Raptor Migration: Open House
As the air begins to cool and summer is about to end our local raptors are taking advantage of the last of the warm air currents to migrate south for the winter. Come and learn all about the migration and […]
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Discovery Stories: Animal Tracks
Discovery Stories: Animal Tracks
While on a hike, you might see various footprints along the trail. For this story time, we will learn about the different animal tracks one might find and how they are made. Children will then learn how to cast animal […]
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Mindful Moments: Bunny Breaths
Mindful Moments: Bunny Breaths
It is time to get those little ones outside and move while sharing the book, “Bunny Breaths”. Bunny is hungry; can you sniff the air and find her something to eat? Take a long breath in and let it all […]
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Planetarium: The Zodiac Constellations
Planetarium: The Zodiac Constellations
There are 12 constellations grouped into what are known as the Zodiac Constellations. In ancient civilizations, the path of the sun through these constellations was used to determine what time of the year it was. In our indoor portable planetarium, […]
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Active Adults: Wetlands Hike
Active Adults: Wetlands Hike
There will be a leisurely hike for those ages 50 and up along the wetland trails to see what is living or visiting the wetlands. There’s a good chance of seeing dragonflies, Mallards, Great Blue Herons and Wood Frogs and […]
Chytrids and Amphibians
Chytrids and Amphibians
In various parts of the world, amphibian populations are in danger due to the disease known as chytridiomycosis. Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) and Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) are causing devastating population losses of amphibians worldwide. Public will be informed about the growing […]
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Fall Migrants Bird Hike
Fall Migrants Bird Hike
Even though Fall is still a week away many birds have already started on their fall migration heading south for the winter. Come along as we search the forest and wetlands looking for fall migrants like warblers, hawks, shorebirds, and […]
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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 […]
Mother Nature Story Time: A Rock Can Be?
Mother Nature Story Time: A Rock Can Be?
It is time to take your place on the story log and get ready to enjoy a fun story about rocks with Mother Nature outside under the bright blue sky in the Nature Play Area. The birds will be singing […]
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Nature Journaling for Novices
Nature Journaling for Novices
Don’t know how to write about nature or feel like you can’t draw what you see in the woods? Basic instruction will be given on how to start to nature journal. Each participant will receive their own pocket notebook and […]
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Archery Instruction – Teens
Archery Instruction – Teens
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets […]
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Pawpaw Hike
Pawpaw Hike
Today is National Pawpaw Day! Come and learn all about Ohio’s state fruit tree. We will first go out to the Pawpaw grove to learn about the trees, look for some fruits, and learn about their importance. Then we will […]
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Wee Ones: Ducks
Wee Ones: Ducks
Children will partake in duck related activities including “Walks Like a Duck” and “Quack, Quack, Are You My Mother?” We will walk down along the bank of the Blanchard River to look for Mallards and any other duck species. Riverside […]
Family Fishing
Family Fishing
Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day. To celebrate, come out to the park 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 […]
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Kayaking for Active Adults
Kayaking for Active Adults
The Blanchard River is lovely in the afternoon of the fall season. See for yourself during a leisurely kayak trip that begins and ends at Zonta Landing. There will be a brief talk about boating safety and how to maneuver […]
River Hike
River Hike
Today is World Rivers Day and we are lucky to have the Blanchard River flowing across our county. Come celebrate the day with a round trip hike along the Blanchard from Centennial Park to Riverside Park. As we hike, learn […]
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Fall BioBlitz
Fall BioBlitz
Hiking can be much more than just walking in the woods. Find out what is living in the park with a Fall BioBlitz. Participants will engage in a hike that will include identifying various plant, fungi, and animal species. We […]
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