Recycling is fun. Activities will be held inside and outside the Discovery Center, including Recycled Bowling and Trash Toss. Participants can turn trash into something new, such as water bottle flowers, bubble blower, milk jug flowerpot, jeweled pencil holders or recycled animals. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to all ages, registration […]
Recycling is important. It is good for the environment. Hancock County 4-H kids will be at the Discovery Center this day to collect your plastic lids and bottle caps to make recycled benches and tables for the Hancock County Fairgrounds. There will be displays of different items to recycle and information about where to recycle […]
Discover why flowers are important to us and why animals need them for food. After a story, children can partake in activities such as Bloom Matching and Parts of the Flower – What’s Missing? Participants will also get to plant their own flower seed to take home with them. Meet at the Discovery Center. This […]
Explore the world of carnivorous plants. Hancock Park District will talk about plants and what they need to survive, study live carnivorous plants and watch a Venus flytrap eat insects. There will be an opportunity to create your own paper Venus flytrap to take home. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open […]
Find out about life on a farm with hands-on activities, such as feeling sheep wool, a straw scavenger hunt, looking at duck, turkey and goose feathers, and gathering plastic eggs from our hen puppet. Pioneer toys will be available to play with. Adult companions must remain with children during this program. Meet at the Shelter. […]
The parks are filled with birds as they journey on their spring migration. Learn about birds, their migration, and how to identify them. Afterward, practice your skills by observing birds at the bird feeders and go on a bird hike. Binoculars will be provided or bring your own. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free […]
McComb's farmers market is dedicated to supporting local agriculture and artisans, providing the community with fresh, locally sourced food and handcrafted goods. Enjoy live music, sign your kids up for […]
Have fun learning about insect body parts by making insects out of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, and clothespins. Use a magnifying glass to inspect preserved specimens. Join Hancock Park District and […]
Calling all plant enthusiasts! Come swap plants and chat with other plant lovers at the library. The first half hour will be for those donating plants to get their first […]
Insects are everywhere. During Hancock Park District's .4-mile Meadow Hike, we will look for caterpillar frass, holes in leaves, wasp galls, and other signs left by insects. Monarch butterflies might be in search of milkweed. The trail can be wet this time of year, so wear shoes that can get muddy. Meet at Big Oaks […]
