
Nature Story Time: Hedgie’s Surprise
Oakwoods Nature PreserveHedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett will be read in the Nature Play Area. It is a story about a chicken who needed to keep her eggs from being eaten by […]
Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett will be read in the Nature Play Area. It is a story about a chicken who needed to keep her eggs from being eaten by […]
Enjoy a late spring evening with outdoor games like corn hole and ring toss. Parachute and bean-bag bugs, bubbles, and Velcro ball and disc set will also be available to […]
Help your child work on their gross motor skills by having them do a sensory path. On our spring-themed sensory path you can buzz like a bee, hop like a […]
Growing gourmet mushrooms at home can be easy, but there are important steps that must be taken to ensure healthy growth. Hancock Park District staff will talk about sterilization, the best materials to grow mushrooms in, harvesting methods, and which mushrooms are best for edibility. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open […]
How do butterflies and bees help our gardens? How can we use native plants to attract more bees and butterflies to our gardens? Explore the answers with fun hands-on activities like building a bee house, exploring beekeeping and honeycomb with a beekeeper, playing native plant games, planting seeds, and exploring butterflies and moths with a […]
Try your hand at catching fish in Giertz Lake. Learn about the basics of fishing, fishing gear, common sport fish species, and fish behavior. All skill levels are welcome. A fishing pole will be provided or bring your own. Corn will be available for bait or bring your own lucky lure! All participants who are […]
Join your friends at Hurdwell for special classes the last Wednesday of the month learning the lost arts of homemade! These classes offer you easy, healthy, cost-effective ways to care for yourself, your home & your family led by Jessica White of White Willow Farm. March 26: Personalized Tea Blends April 30: Homemade Cleaning Supplies […]
Little Bear was hiking along a trail when he tripped over a stone, but it was not a stone, it was a tortoise. This is where the fun begins. After the story has been read, we will take a short hike to the lake. If there is inclement weather, this program will be held in […]
As the temperature rises, cold-blooded animals, such as amphibians, are more likely to be seen and heard. We will hike the trails, look for animals, and listen for their calls. During the hike, we will look for the American toad and the northern green frog and roll over logs in search of the eastern red-backed […]
Plan to attend Bluffton's weekly Farmers' Market, held in the parking lot of Citizen's National Bank in Downtown Bluffton. Find homemade goods and seasonal produce from local growers. See the […]