Spectroscopes
Oakwoods Nature PreserveCreate your own spectroscope with Hancock Park District, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. You will learn about light and then create your spectroscopes […]
Create your own spectroscope with Hancock Park District, which is a tool that breaks up light into its component colors. You will learn about light and then create your spectroscopes […]
The constellation Argo Navis, or the Ship Argo, was once the largest constellation in the night sky. However, you will not find the Argo Navis in the list of 88 […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District on a hike as we search for Monarch caterpillars, chrysalises, and butterflies on Common Milkweed plants throughout the park. As we search, learn […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as you join Hancock Park District Programs Staff to try to catch some […]
Join your friends at False Chord Brewing in the taproom with 3 Oaks and create your own beautiful terrarium! 3 Oaks will be leading the Terrarium Workshop and will provide […]
Join your friends at Hancock Park District for an evening around the campfire. We will be cooking hot dogs and s’mores over the campfire; kids can learn how to make Ants on a Log with cream cheese, celery, and raisins. This is a great way to make new friends and share campfire stories from your […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn what flowers and grasses grow in Oakwoods’ 2-acre prairie and what animals call it home. Discover how these plants adapted to a tree-free habitat and how Native Americans and pioneers would have used them. A hike to the prairie will take place at 2 PM. Meet at the Discovery […]
Join in Hancock Park District's program where children will get to choose an animal and then build a habitat out of a big box that will be provided. Children will draw, color, and collect things from nature to make the habitat a nice cozy place for the animals to live. The rabbit would like a […]
The last of our four hikes for active adults with Hancock Park District will take us through the woods, ending up by the prairie. Wildflowers such as prairie coneflower, prairie dock, and Ironweed should be blooming. We’ll also watch for butterflies and seed loving birds, like American Goldfinch. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This […]
See the Blanchard River in the early morning light via kayak and learn about the plants and animals found along the riverbank. The float trip will start at Hancock Park […]