Join Hancock Park District to learn about the beauty and importance of moths. Learn what a moth is, how they are different from butterflies, their life cycle, and why they are important to have around. Then hike the trails to look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits on trees. […]
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 […]
As National Moth Week comes to a close come, enjoy a night of mothing. Join Hancock Park District as we set up light traps around the Discovery Center to get an idea of the moths living in the park. Not only will you see moths but also a wide variety of other nocturnal insects in […]
This camp is designed to introduce students to the sport and tradition of hunting. An emphasis on safety, marksmanship, ethics and conservation are key components every day. Time in the woods checking trail cameras and looking for tracks and other signs move students from the classroom out into creation. Participants in this camp are invited […]
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 […]
This is the third of four hikes that the Hancock Park District will be providing for active adults this summer. This hike will take you around Goose Lake and through the meadow. The hike will take place on gravel and grass surfaces as you look for waterfowl and dragonflies. Meet at the Shelter. This free […]
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 […]
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 other animals that make the wetland their home. Meet at Discovery Center Porch. All ages are welcome to this free event, registration is not required.
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 […]
