Sunrise Hike
Oakwoods Nature PreserveSunrise 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Hancock Park District and become a nature detective and learn to interpret signs in nature. First, learn how a detective solves mysteries and do some fun activities learning involving finger prints. Then learn how scientists solve mysteries in nature. We will learn about animal tracks and scat, create a plaster track, learn about animal […]
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 […]
Steve Rice from the Millstream Astronomy Club will present a program about the Perseid Meteor Shower. Afterwards, you’ll be able to view the heavens with hopefully a lot of meteors. Come look through their telescopes or bring your own. Club members can show you how to set them up and use them. Meet at Shelter […]