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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
