Hike along the potentially frozen Blanchard River from Centennial Park to the far overlook deck at Riverside Park and back. On your approximate 2-mile hike with Hancock Park District, we will look for wildlife, talk about the history of ice harvesting along the river, and talk about ice safety. Meet at Centennial Park. All ages […]
Winter is coming. Can you find the signs that show where animals are spending the winter or how they will survive the cold winter days ahead. Join Hancock Park District as we take a look up in the trees and on the ground for anything that can be found. In the winter, life becomes a […]
Visit the farm and meet the animals that live in the barn. However, the farmer plans to move her animals into a new barn. What will happen to the old barn? Will anyone move in? Come out and join your friends at the Hancock Park District puppet show and find out. Singing, dancing, and crafts […]
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, join Hancock Park District as we go on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. We will hike the trails, while taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that […]
Visit the farm and meet the animals that live in the barn. However, the farmer plans to move her animals into a new barn. What will happen to the old barn? Will anyone move in? Come out and join your friends at the Hancock Park District puppet show and find out. Singing, dancing, and crafts […]
Valentine’s Day is a good time to join Hancock Park District as we hike the trails in search of a hidden valentine. Nothing says “I love you” to that special someone like a special message. Hearts with messages will be place along the trail. When you find one that has just the right words for […]
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 […]
February 27 through March 3 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive species are one of the biggest threats to our natural communities as they outcompete native wildlife for resources. Join Hancock Park District to learn about invasive species, which ones can be found in Ohio, and what can be done to stop them. Meet […]
