Human life has changed greatly since our early prehistoric days. To learn more about the early life of humans, Hancock Park District will be looking at Ötzi the Iceman. In 1991, scientists found a naturally preserved mummy in the Alps which they named, Ötzi. This mummy is one of the most preserved from the Copper […]
The holidays are right around the corner. If you still have some last-minute present wrapping to do, why not make the gift more special by wrapping it in wrapping paper decorated by your child? Each child will receive a length of easel paper to decorate as holiday wrapping paper. Your friends at Hancock Park District […]
The Hancock Historical Museum features film favorites from decades past at their Classic Movie Night! Historical information before and discussion after. Popcorn and refreshments provided. BYOB. Free to the public. Call 419-423-4433 for more information. March 15: Casablanca (PG) 1942 - Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Raines May 17: Laura (PG) 1944 - […]
Join Arcadia Heart & Soul for a time of Christmas fun searching for hidden elves & prizes! Meet at Arcadia Community Park for a day of excitement and fun - and a little mystery too.
The snow that falls in winter is a great base for checking out animal tracks. Join Hancock Park District and learn the tracks of native animals that are still active during the winter, including eastern cottontails, fox squirrels, raccoons, and coyotes. We will take a hike in search of footprints and other signs that those […]
Learn about snowflakes. A story about snowflakes will be read by your friends at Hancock Park District. Afterward, we will talk about snowflakes, what they are, how they form, and their special powers. Children will have an opportunity to create their own unique paper cut out snowflakes. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program […]
Build a shelter using what can only be found in the woods. Hancock Park District will talk about the qualities of a good shelter, different types of shelters, and where it is safe to build a shelter, and then we will go in the Nature Play Area, split into groups, and build shelters using natural […]
All animals love to eat. Food is important for giving energy to animals to keep them moving. Teeth make eating extremely easy for animals. In this program we will look at the many kinds of teeth in the animal world. Join Hancock Park District and observe teeth made for only eating plants or meat and […]
Due to the angle of the sun in the winter, the sun may seem dull, but it is still sending out strong rays of light. Because of snow’s bright white color, it can reflect a lot of sunlight and can even hurt people’s eyes. Hancock Park District will talk about snow goggles, an invention made […]
Join your friends at the library for a New Year's Eve celebration perfect for the whole family! Wear your fanciest party gear and join us at the library for a story and craft as we count down to noon under the library’s skylight. During the event under the skylight, the Lindamood Room will be set […]
