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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring the kids to the park and enjoy National Kids Day with some fresh air and sunshine. There will be games to play for kids of all ages. Hancock Park District will have a wood cookie path to follow in the Nature Play Area, tents and tunnels to crawl through in the grassy area, and […]
This camp, a step up from Archery 101, will focus on further developing skills. In this camp, archers will be introduced to new games that will challenge and strengthen their skills with a focus on consistency. They will shoot further distances, have some friendly competitions, and win lots of prizes! This camp is for students […]
Join Hancock Park District as we explore the wonders of outer space. First, we will learn about different objects in space like stars, planets, and moons. We will create some fun things like a moon phase calendar calculator and a constellation craft. Then we will explore the size of our Solar System in a 1000-yard […]
Ohio has over 130 species of butterflies living within its borders. Our scale-winged beauties inspired camp will highlight ones we can see in our own parks. Which one is the most common? Which one is the biggest? Join your friends at Hancock Park District to find out more about their life cycle and what they […]
Have you ever seen those misshapen lumps on the twigs of an oak tree or other plants? Those are called galls, made by insects that have laid their eggs inside the leaves and stalks of plants. Children who attend Hancock Park District's camp will be exploring the woodland, prairies, wetlands, and trails looking for different […]
Animals live and animals die, but what happens to all those bodies? Scavengers eat carrion or dead animals. Examples of scavengers are turkey vultures, bald eagles, coyotes, Virginia opossums, and scarab beetles, to name a few. Join Hancock Park District to learn what digestive adaptations these animals have to deal with such un-appetizing meals and […]
