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 […]
Plan to attend Hancock County Young Gun's Annual Meeting to begin the season for the team - anyone interested in joining the team is encouraged to attend. Northwest Ohio Outdoor Youth Education (NOOYE) supports the Hancock County Young Guns, where youth athletes compete in shooting sports, such as trap, skeet, and sporting clays, up to […]
In Hancock Park District's puppet show join our character, Nature Lover, as it explores life in the meadow. Look through the grass and flowers and learn about the different types of insects, mammals, and birds that call the meadow home. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. This program takes place on […]
During our normal nighttime hikes, flashlights are usually discouraged and not used so our eyes can develop night vision. Well, this is not one of those night hikes. We will light up the trails with flashlights as we play, I See It, I Spot It. We will look for something and then when kids find […]
With the tail of a rat and a pouch like a kangaroo, the opossum is an amazing creature. Although people usually see opossums as unlikable or dangerous animals, they are helpful creatures in our ecosystem. Join Hancock Park District and learn about awesome opossums. awesome world of opossums. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free […]
In Hancock Park District's puppet show join our character, Nature Lover, as it explores life in the meadow. Look through the grass and flowers and learn about the different types of insects, mammals, and birds that call the meadow home. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. This program takes place on […]
To help celebrate President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, we will play fun games at the Discovery Center. We will have a quiz bowl about Abraham Lincoln, nature puzzles, Lincolns Hat toss game, Lincoln fact scavenger hunt, and more. Did you know that President Abraham Lincoln loved to play jokes on his mother, like the time he […]
We will explore our senses with a variety of natural objects. Children will have an opportunity to touch and look at shells, sand, snakeskin, and more. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free event is open to children ages 3 and under with an adult. Registration is not required.
Bring a deck of cards, your favorite board game, and your family and friends because it is game night! We will provide some favorites like Uno, Checkers, and Candy Land. Learn a new game and make some friends. The question is: Are you ready to win? Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is […]
Even with the colder temperatures in winter many birds still call the park home. Join Hancock Park District to search the park for some of Ohio resident birds like Chickadees, Cardinals, Nuthatches, and Woodpeckers and our winter visitors like Juncos and Kinglets. After the hike participants can go inside the Discovery Center to view birds […]
Information will be given about bluebird boxes, including plans for building them, setting them up properly, and maintaining and monitoring the boxes. Information will be provided about the natural history of Eastern Bluebirds, Tree Swallows and other cavity-nesting songbirds that might inhabit your boxes. Criteria for properties are those with large open spaces, at least […]
Join Hancock Park District to look for salamanders on the move, and under leaves and logs. The Lady Bug Loop Trail is a perfect place to look for the red-backed or Jefferson salamander. There are 24 species of salamanders in Ohio. The small vernal pool at Blue Rock Nature Preserve is salamander habitat. They like […]
The story of “The Pinecone Walk,” by Barbara Springfield will be told by Hancock Park District as you walk the paved portion of the Loop Trail to the pine tree area. Join your friends to look for things in nature that were in the book, such as deer tracks, funny shaped sticks, rocks, and birds. […]
Come one, come all to observe the greatest athletes in the animal world. The animal kingdom is full of organisms capable of record-breaking talents. Join Hancock Park District to look at some of the fastest, strongest, and loudest animals on the planet. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free event is open to children ages […]
The unicorn and the dragon are two mythical creatures that still mystify us today. Join Hancock Park District to learn about these beasts that take shape as constellations in the night sky. While Draco is a circumpolar constellation (one that is out every night of the year), February is the best month to view Monoceros. […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District to create a fun winter painting of a Cardinal by using your child’s hand as the bird. You and your child will paint on some tree branches and use your child’s hand to create the body of the Cardinal. We will then let the paint dry a little […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District and try your hand at the art of spool knitting. Like knitting or crocheting, it is a historical and fun craft that involves stitching yarn together to create a fabric that can be used to create rugs, socks, and gloves. You will first create our own spool knitters […]
It is late winter but there are still animals in the park if you know where to look. Join Hancock Park District on a hike in search of some winter animals like woodpeckers, squirrels, and deer. If you are lucky, we may even find some signs of spring starting to appear. Meet at Shelter 3. […]
"Two Small Pieces of Glass - The Amazing Telescope" will be shown Monday and Friday each week through the month of February. The show will start at 6 p.m. and […]
Attend Bluffton's Indoor Farmers' Market held inside the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center. Held on the fourth Saturday January - April.
Start your morning right with a nature hike with Hancock Park District. If you need some pep in your step to get you going for the day, a morning walk could be the answer. You might see a multitude of winter animals, such as the Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Eastern fox squirrel, and more. Meet […]
Listen as Hancock Park District reads the story, Stranger in the Woods, and see how the woodland animals interact with a new friend made of snow. There will be some fun activities like building a snowman inside. Then you can do some crafts like making paper snowflakes, coloring a page, and making a pinecone bird […]
