Discover the fascinating world of crayfish. First, we will read a story about Three Little Crayfish on the Discovery Center Lawn. Then go around to different stations to learn more […]
Enjoy a leisurely kayak trip on the Blanchard River. The trip will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to the Bright Road bridge and back. We […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]
For over 20 years four friends - Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott “Smitty” Smith have entertained families through their Emmy-winning "Imagination Movers" TV show on Disney+ and […]
Explore the night sky through the lens of a telescope with your friends at Hancock Park District. First, learn about different types of telescopes and how they work. Our first […]
Before a butterfly can take flight, it will crawl and feast on leaves. Join Hancock Park District at the park and learn about caterpillars. There will be posters and caterpillar […]
The sling is one of the world’s oldest tools for hunting and protecting livestock. Try your hand at using a simple shepherd’s sling. Learn about the history of the sling […]
Have fun playing on the lawn in Hancock Park District's Nature Play Area. Play with blocks, a ball pit, and children’s play tents or bring your own toys. Children can […]
Join Hancock Park District and celebrate the 1940’s Historical American Girl Doll, Molly McIntire. This was a very rough time in history and there were many struggles for Molly and […]
Pluto is a well-known dwarf planet. We will discuss the meaning of dwarf planets and talk about Pluto. A story will be read. We will go inside our portable planetarium […]
