Help scientists study birds in winter by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count. This national bird count runs from February 17-20. Help Hancock Park District count birds at the Discovery Center’s feeders. Learn all about the count and how to participate from home, and create a pinecone bird feeder. Meet at the Discovery Center.  […]

Mast producing trees, like walnut and hickory were important to the McKinnis family and their neighbors. Not only was the wood used in many of their structures, the nuts of the black walnut, shagbark hickory, shellbark hickory, and butternut hickory were used in baking and making ink. Hancock Park District is inviting you to join, […]

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. Hancock Park District invites you to come along on a night hike as they search for the owls that call the park home. You will learn about the owls that live in Ohio, talk about their cool features, talk about why this time […]

Learn all about galaxies and their different types that can be found in our universe. In Hancock Park District's planetarium, you will be able to view and learn about a few of the many galaxies that are out in space. You will also view other deep space objects, planets, and constellations that are currently out […]

One of a few ways to help wildlife in your backyard is to provide them with a nesting box to live in. With spring quickly approaching, now is the best time to build and set up a nesting box. Join Hancock Park District to learn about different types of nesting boxes, see how they are […]

The American badger lives in our area, but it is rarely seen. Children can look at Hancock Park District's mounted badger and check out its long claws, which are great for digging. Badger fur, skull, and tracks will be available to look at. Children will hear a story, make a badger puppet, and play in […]