Bees are hard at work this time of year. They help pollinate crops and create products, like honey and wax. Learn about beekeeping in the 1800s. There will be a demonstration out in the yard about creating a bee house called a skep. We will talk about beekeeping and how honey and wax were used […]

Recycling is important. It is good for the environment. Hancock County 4-H kids will be at the Discovery Center this day to collect your plastic lids and bottle caps to make recycled benches and tables for the Hancock County Fairgrounds. There will be displays of different items to recycle and information about where to recycle […]

Have fun learning about insect body parts by making insects out of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. Use a magnifying glass to inspect preserved specimens. Join Hancock Park District and hike the trails with sweep nets in search of live insects, such as painted lady butterflies, green darner dragonflies, and praying mantis. Meet at the […]

Insects are everywhere. During Hancock Park District's .4-mile Meadow Hike, we will look for caterpillar frass, holes in leaves, wasp galls, and other signs left by insects. Monarch butterflies might be in search of milkweed. The trail can be wet this time of year, so wear shoes that can get muddy. Meet at Big Oaks […]

Try your hand at catching fish in Giertz Lake. Learn about the basics of fishing, fishing gear, common sport fish species, and fish behavior. All skill levels are welcome. A […]

As the temperature rises, cold-blooded animals, such as amphibians, are more likely to be seen and heard. We will hike the trails, look for animals, and listen for their calls. During the hike, we will look for the American toad and the northern green frog and roll over logs in search of the eastern red-backed […]