It is maple syrup season and a good time to enjoy a maple sugaring story by the fireside. There will be maple syrup to sample and recipes using maple syrup […]
As the last days of winter are starting to warm and the sun shines longer it is time to tap maple trees. Tapping is the process of removing and collecting sap from a maple tree to be used in the creation of maple syrup and sugar. Information will be presented by Hancock Park District about […]
The modern production of maple syrup is a difficult task that includes many steps to follow. The process of maple sugaring can be remembered by making a beaded keychain. Hancock Park District will provide instructions for making a beaded keychain on a PowerPoint slideshow. Each color of bead on the keychain will correspond with one […]
All the living things around you are small parts of a large community. The study of the relationships in these communities is known as ecology. Join Hancock Park District for this program and learn about different ecosystems, such as forests and deserts, and about the balance of food chains in nature. Meet at Shelter 3. […]
Learn how plants grow by creating a grass head planter. First, a story about how plants grow will be read by Hancock Park District. Afterward, create a goofy face on a plastic cup using googly eyes, construction paper, markers, yarn, and other crafting materials, plant grass in a cup, and learn how to take care […]
Make your yard benefit the environment and the whole food web. Presentation and workshop on planning and planting a native plants garden based on Doug Tallamys books, The Living Landscape […]
As a part of CommunityREAD, students will have an out-of-this-world experiences as they explore the solar system and beyond. They will discover how stars are born, learn facts about the […]
The Lady Bug Loop Trail is a perfect place for the leprechaun to hide his pot of gold. There are rocks and logs for him to hide the gold coins […]
Come visit the UF Newhard Planetarium to learn about what to expect and look for during a solar eclipse. You will get to see a solar eclipse, learn safety tips […]
Spring has arrived and it is time to get back on the trails. Join Hancock Park District for this hike as we wave goodbye to winter and say hello to […]
