Join Hancock Park District and learn all about shadows and the cool things we can do with them. We will start outside to learn what a shadow is and why they form and then draw our own shadows on the sidewalk using chalk. Then we will go inside to watch a shadow puppet show. After […]
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Look up at the July night sky and you will see a distinctive half ring of stars. This is the constellation Corona Borealis, The Northern Crown. In our indoor portable planetarium, we will learn all about the stars and deep space objects that make up this constellation and the mythologies that are associated with them. […]
With your friends at Hancock Park District you will be creating living art by using moss. Learn what moss is, how it grows, and its importance to nature and humans. Go on a short hike to search for different types of moss in the park and collect our own. Then you will head back to […]
Learn what nighttime mammals live in your Hancock Park District parks and what adaptations they have for venturing out in the dark. Kids will get to touch furs and take a closer look at skulls, tracks, and scat. Take a short hike with Hancock Park District Naturalist to Goose Lake to see if you can […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank’s parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. See the vendor directory here!
If you have a passion for photography or if you want to learn, come along with Hancock Park District Program Specialist on a hike with fellow photographers to capture the beauty of our parks through the lens of the camera. Hike the trails taking photos of scenery, wildlife, plants, and anything else that would make […]
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A […]
Step back in time with Hancock Park District and learn about the dinosaur while taking part in a Dino Scavenger Hunt around the Discovery Center. Did you know that the […]
This weekly free event features family-friendly live music performed by local artists over lunch on Tuesdays this summer. Bring your own lunch to enjoy as there will not be any food offerings, and bring chairs or blankets to sit on as there is plenty of space to spread out! Musician Line-Up June 20, Melanie Klakamp […]
This is the second of four hikes that the Hancock Park District will be providing for active adults this summer. This hike will be on the paved Loop Trail and will take you along Giertz Lake, through the woods, and by the meadow. Watch for tree swallow and bluebirds, who might be occupying the nest […]
Shop local and enjoy fresh produce and homemade goods at Arcadia's Farmers' Market! This family-friendly bi-weekly event will have a variety of local producers and makers showcasing their goods, along with community events and outreach. This event is held two Tuesdays a month May - September, 4 - 6 p.m. See more information here! This […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Hancock Park District will teach you the basics of fishing as you try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. Corn and hotdogs will be available for […]
Join Hancock Park District as we travel to different parks to visit a variety of habitat, including forest, field, and the Blanchard River. We will talk about some of the animals that live in those habitats, including non-game fish, snakes, and songbirds. Activities will include a stream study involving insects and fish, an insect study […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
What’s better than a nature hike? A nature hike with magnifying glasses! Enjoy a family hike and learn to take a closer look at the world around you. Join Hancock Parks and FHCPL at Oakwoods Nature Preserve, meet at the Richard S. "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center. In the case of inclement weather, the magnifying glass […]
Join your friends from the library for Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers. If there is […]
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
With our warm, buggy, summer nights, our bats are out having a feast. Come on a night hike with Hancock Park District as we search for bats that call the park home. We will walk over to Giertz Lake to watch the bats hunt for insects over the water. Then as it starts to get […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank’s parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. See the vendor directory here!
The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market! The market takes place at the grass lot at East Tiffin and South Main Streets in Fostoria. 2023 Market Dates and themes are: Thursday, May 4, 4 - 8 p.m. […]
Plan to attend the Findlay Garden Club's 2023 Garden Tour! This free tour is held at members' gardens throughout Hancock County. Participating locations include: 1. Efraim Bilgili, 980 Twp. Rd. 229, Van Buren, OH 2. .Jamie & Mitchell Powers, 1325 Woodworth Dr., Findlay, OH 3. Jeff Hingson, 221 Rector Ave., Findlay, OH 4. Rob & […]
Have you taken one of the Hancock Park District’s introductory archery courses? If so, and if you want more archery practice, then here’s your chance. A Hancock Park District certified archery instructor will supervise the archery practice session. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. Meet at Dold Lake. This program is open to […]
Plan to attend the Findlay Garden Club's 2023 Garden Tour! This free tour is held at members' gardens throughout Hancock County. Participating locations include: 1. Efraim Bilgili, 980 Twp. Rd. 229, Van Buren, OH 2. .Jamie & Mitchell Powers, 1325 Woodworth Dr., Findlay, OH 3. Jeff Hingson, 221 Rector Ave., Findlay, OH 4. Rob & […]
Discover the art of photography with this two-day camp with your friends at Hancock Park District. On our first day, we will focus on cameras and how they work, principles and techniques, and taking photographs. On our second day, we will explore the park, take photographs, and discuss ways to continue with photography as a […]
Toddlers and their adults are encouraged to dress in clothes for dancing, since together with their friends at Hancock Park District they will learn to do the ladybug’s dance. Supplies will be on hand to make tissue paper tutus to add to our festive twirling and whirling in the park. Meet at the Waterfalls Pavilion. […]
This weekly free event features family-friendly live music performed by local artists over lunch on Tuesdays this summer. Bring your own lunch to enjoy as there will not be any food offerings, and bring chairs or blankets to sit on as there is plenty of space to spread out! Musician Line-Up June 20, Melanie Klakamp […]
Come out for an archery class led by a certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? Sign–up and find […]
Nature will surround you during story time with Hancock Park District in the Nature Play Area. Odonata loves the exciting game of tag but other dragonflies are not letting him join in. Take a seat on a log and learn how Odonata sits on his cattail at Maiden Grass Pond and waits for his chance […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Don't miss McComb's hometown festival! Friday, July 21 Doc Miller Field 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Brisket Brothers BBQ 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.: Kiddie Parade Registration 5:30 p.m.: Kiddie Parade Judging 5:45 p.m.: Kiddie Parade 6:30 p.m.: Meet the Team Saturday, July 22 McComb Village Park Food Trucks Open all day 10 a.m.: Parade 10:45: Raffle […]
Don't miss McComb's hometown festival! Friday, July 21 Doc Miller Field 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.: Brisket Brothers BBQ 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.: Kiddie Parade Registration 5:30 p.m.: Kiddie Parade Judging 5:45 p.m.: Kiddie Parade 6:30 p.m.: Meet the Team Saturday, July 22 McComb Village Park Food Trucks Open all day 10 a.m.: Parade 10:45: Raffle […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank’s parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. See the vendor directory here!
National Moth Week celebrates the beauty, life cycles, and habitats of moths. Join Hancock Park District and take a moth hike to learn what moths are and why they are important, and look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits on trees. After the hike, check a light trap to […]
Through a story with Hancock Park District, kids will discover how the world’s best recyclers complete the circle of life. They will learn about decomposers and scavengers, search for them on a nature hike, and get dirty with some of the best composters, worms! Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This free event is open […]
Join Hancock Park District to create your own unique fabric print by using leaves and a hammer. Go on a short hike to collect interesting leaves and flowers. Then you will create cool designs with leaves and print them on a handkerchief. As you work on creating our leaf prints, learn about how the printing […]
Join Dr. Beth Scheckelhoff, OSU Extension Educator, for a a vegetable growers diagnostic seminar sponsored by Hancock County Master Gardeners and learn how to keep your vegetables healthy! To register, call the extension office at 419-422-3851 by Friday, July 21. See the flyer here Bring your questions and/or plant sample for on-the-spot diagnostics.
This weekly free event features family-friendly live music performed by local artists over lunch on Tuesdays this summer. Bring your own lunch to enjoy as there will not be any food offerings, and bring chairs or blankets to sit on as there is plenty of space to spread out! Musician Line-Up June 20, Melanie Klakamp […]
We mostly think of moths being out only during the night, however many moths are active during the day. Come along with Hancock Park District as we hike the south side of Litzenberg Memorial Woods in search for our active daytime moths and resting nighttime moths. Use insect nets to try to locate and capture […]
Shop local and enjoy fresh produce and homemade goods at Arcadia's Farmers' Market! This family-friendly bi-weekly event will have a variety of local producers and makers showcasing their goods, along with community events and outreach. This event is held two Tuesdays a month May - September, 4 - 6 p.m. See more information here! This […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
Join your friends from the library for Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, and read while enjoying the great outdoors! Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers. If there is […]
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Join your friends from the library for Baby Storytime at Riverside Park’s Waterfalls Pavilion! We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells while enjoying the great outdoors! This program is for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver and older siblings are welcome. If there is inclement weather, […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn about the beauty and importance of moths. Learn what a moth is, how they are different from butterflies, their life cycle, and why they are important to have around. Then hike the trails to look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits on trees. […]
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank’s parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. See the vendor directory here!
The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include bird watching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals and live animals on display, nature videos, field guides and nature books for reading, touch table and puppets, and seasonal displays and exhibits. A […]
As National Moth Week comes to a close come, enjoy a night of mothing. Join Hancock Park District as we set up light traps around the Discovery Center to get an idea of the moths living in the park. Not only will you see moths but also a wide variety of other nocturnal insects in […]
This camp is designed to introduce students to the sport and tradition of hunting. An emphasis on safety, marksmanship, ethics and conservation are key components every day. Time in the woods checking trail cameras and looking for tracks and other signs move students from the classroom out into creation. Participants in this camp are invited […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you get? […]
This weekly free event features family-friendly live music performed by local artists over lunch on Tuesdays this summer. Bring your own lunch to enjoy as there will not be any food offerings, and bring chairs or blankets to sit on as there is plenty of space to spread out! Musician Line-Up June 20, Melanie Klakamp […]
The first day children will learn about the parts of a flower and go on a flower color scavenger hunt with Hancock Park District through the woods and to the prairie, and then finish with the making of a flower frisbee. On the second day, we’ll hike to the wetland to look for frogs and […]
This is the third of four hikes that the Hancock Park District will be providing for active adults this summer. This hike will take you around Goose Lake and through the meadow. The hike will take place on gravel and grass surfaces as you look for waterfowl and dragonflies. Meet at the Shelter. This free […]
See what the forest and prairie look like by the light of the first full moon of August. For those who bring along a flashlight, we’ll have red cellophane to cover up the end so we don’t ruin our night vision. Insect repellent is optional. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This free event is […]
Get your local and fresh produce on Wednesdays in Mt. Blanchard! Beginning July 12 at Hurricane Park the Mt. Blanchard Farmers' Market is back with local food, crafts, fruits, and vegetables.
View a variety of nature objects up close using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and other magnification tools with your friends at Hancock Park District. Take a close look at things you have never seen before, such as the scales on a butterfly’s wing, the Velcro-like barbs that hold a feather together, and microscopic animals that live […]
The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market! The market takes place at the grass lot at East Tiffin and South Main Streets in Fostoria. 2023 Market Dates and themes are: Thursday, May 4, 4 - 8 p.m. […]
Shop fresh and local every Thursday at the Hancock County Farmers’ Market! Held each week at Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, the Hancock County Farmers’ Market will keep you stocked with local produce, fresh flowers, homebaked goods, and more! While every week is a great one at the Farmers’ Market, you won’t want to […]
Sunrise is a peaceful time to observe wildlife in the wetlands. Join Hancock Park District as they hike the natural unpaved trail hoping to see wood frogs, mallards, dragonflies, and other animals that make the wetland their home. Meet at Discovery Center Porch. All ages are welcome to this free event, registration is not required.
Enjoy local produce, plants, and homemade foods every Saturday in Bluffton! Located in Citizens National Bank’s parking lot every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – Noon. See the vendor directory here!
