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 […]
Many interesting and colorful birds pass through the area during their spring migration as they make their way to the breeding grounds in the north. During our bird hike, we […]
The Fostoria Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market takes place on select Thursdays and Saturdays May – September with different themes and special activities at each market! The Fostoria Farmers’ Market is […]
How did the pioneers get the broth to make soups, stews, and chicken and noodles? Sarah Fishel will be boiling down some chicken and beef bones to make a tasty […]
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 […]
