Dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are short, some are tall, some are big, and some are small. But what if there were new dinosaurs? Join Hancock Park District for Imagination Dinosaurs. You will learn about a wide variety of dinosaurs, such as tyrannosaurus rex, velociraptor, iguanodon, and many more. Afterward, you will […]
Join Hancock Park District as they get bodies moving as your little one participates in a variety of action-packed stations. Activities include a Crocodile Baby Crawl and Carry, Predator Fake Out, and Hopscotch Animal Tracks. Bring a towel or blanket to lay on when doing animal poses. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This free […]
The atlatl is one of the oldest hunting tools in the world. It was used by prehistoric hunters for thousands of years, and in some cultures, it is still being used today. The atlatl will be thrown like a spear at archery targets. Join Hancock Park District as they will discuss the history of this […]
Our parks are under attack by many invasive plants, such as garlic mustard. Help Hancock Park District remove garlic mustard so that native plants can grow. We will discuss garlic mustard and other invasive plants and why they are harmful to the environment. As we remove invasive plants, trash will be collected and then disposed […]
Children can take their favorite dinosaur on a hike along the .3-mile Lady Bug Loop Trail. The trail is level. It begins with an asphalt surface that leads to a stone surface. Bring a camera so that photographs can be taken of children and their dinosaurs sitting on a log, standing by a tree, or […]
Life can be found under a log. Join Hancock Park District as we search for creatures that live under logs. We will discuss the type of animals we are looking for, why they live under logs, and how fallen trees and branches benefit the forest. Afterward, we will hike the trails, find logs, and flip […]
This archery class will be led by a Hancock Park District 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 targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? […]
The night sky holds many discoveries and amazing sights to behold. Join Hancock Park District for an evening of sky gazing and observations as we look at the May night sky. We will meet in the Discovery Center and then venture outside to see constellations and celestial bodies. With weather permitting, we might be able […]
We will use recycled containers to make different kinds of gardens, such as an herb garden or even a fairy or gnome garden. We will talk about the type of plants that work well in small containers, and the type of soil and the location that are needed for plants to grow. All materials will […]
Rocks can be igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and possibly a fossil. If it were a fossil, it would contain something that was once alive. There will be rocks of all kinds and books about rocks to look at. Kids will have an opportunity to screen for rocks in the sand pit and find one to take […]
