You may think that blowing bubbles is a summer activity, but bubbles do some cool things when blown in the cold winter air. Join Hancock Park District and go outside to blow bubbles and watch how the cold air causes them to freeze. As you play with freezing bubbles, you will learn about solids, liquids, […]
A fun way to learn about science is through experiments. kids are invited to join their friends at Hancock Park District to observe flowers miraculously change color as the flowers absorb food dye. They will learn about light reflection and figure out what color a mirror is. There will be an experiment to learn how […]
Join Hancock Park District to test your knowledge of native wildlife as we use our animal mounts, posters, furs, skulls, and live animals to pose questions. For example, how many toes does an otter have and what food does a red fox eat in winter? After the answers are revealed, children will get to make […]
It is National Old Rock Day. Learn what makes a rock, an old rock. Hancock Park District will have fossils on display, such as a trace fossil rock of a turtle shell, whale vertebrae, dinosaur bones, and fossil coprolite (scat). Kids will enjoy making their own dinosaur trace fossil out of flour, salt, and warm […]
Prance like a deer and jump like a frog. We will get our bodies in motion as we move to the movements of animals that live in the park. Activities include “Caterpillar Crawlers,” “Bouncy Baby Bunnies,” and “Doing the Cardinal Cha-Cha.” Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to ages 3 and […]
Come and join your friends at the library for Cosmic Cinema! A monthly viewing party that will have you reaching for the stars as we count down to the total solar eclipse event on April 8, 2024. This month's documentary will be NOVA: Ultimate Space Telescope. Follow the dramatic story of NASA's James Webb Space […]
Even though it is cold outside, ducks can be found on the water. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the ducks that spend the winter in Ohio. Learn about the cool features of Ohio’s winter ducks and where the ducks can be found. You will have the opportunity to use acrylic paint and colored […]
Winter is the best time to look for owls in Ohio. They are easier to spot in the bare moon-lit trees and are very vocal. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the owls of Ohio and why they are vocal and active during winter. Together we will will go out on a night hike […]
Kids have a day off from school and it is a perfect time to explore the trails at the parks. Join Hancock Park District to look for signs of animals that are moving in and around the prairie, forest, and wetlands, including where the deer, rabbits and birds may be feeding along these areas. The […]
If you would like to unwind and relax after your workday, join Hancock Park District for a leisurely hike in the woods and wetlands as we watch the sunset. Meet at Dold Lake. This free program is open to adults ages 18 and older. Registration is not required.
Saturn is one of the most unique planets in our solar system. With such pronounced rings, it stands out among the other planets. Join Hancock Park District to learn about the characteristics of Saturn, its mythological background, and we will look at some of the objects orbiting Saturn. Participants are required to sit on the […]
Bring your preschooler and kindergartener to the Discovery Center and join Hancock Park District for an afternoon of play. Get the wiggles out by crawling in our new caterpillar tunnel. Age-appropriate nature puzzles and animal blocks will be out and do not forget about our animal puppets. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program […]
Tonight is the first full moon of 2024 so come and explore the park with your friends at Hancock Park District at night under the light of the moon. As we hike the trails, we will talk about the full moon, learn why January’s full moon is called the wolf moon, point out other objects […]
Enjoy the night sky of winter through the eye piece of a telescope. Join Hancock Park District as we view the moon, Jupiter, stars in the constellations Orion and the Big Dipper, which is a part of Ursa Major, and other winter objects. Using a laser pointer, we will point out the major winter constellations. […]
Owls are common nighttime predators in Ohio’s forests, but to most people they are birds of mystery. Join you friends at Hancock Park District as they read a mfun owl story talk about the secrets and unique features of owls. We will talk about the owls of Ohio, listen to their calls, look at some […]
Come and join us for Cosmic Cinema, a monthly viewing party that will have you reaching for the stars as we count down to the total solar eclipse event on April 8, 2024. This month's documentary will be NOVA: The Planets - Jupiter. From the rocky inner worlds to the gas giants, every planet of […]
Follow the clues to find out which animals pooped in the park? Join Hancock Park District as we take a close look at several different kinds of scat, such as the bear scat which is much larger than the cougar’s scat. Scat is another word for POO! There are many ways to tell who left […]
