Join Hancock Park District as they hike the park at night with only the moon and lantern light to guide us. Meet at the McKinnis House where we will talk […]

Venus and Mars, two rocky planets, make up Earth’s astronomical neighbors. We will take a closer look at each planet in our portable planetarium. Afterward, if the sky is clear, we will go outside since the planets should be visible to us. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask about accommodations. Meet at […]

Join Hancock Park District as we hike through Riverbend Recreation Area and observe the park in winter. Although animals have left or hibernated for the winter, there are still animals that will be active. Possible animal sightings include fox squirrels, Downy Woodpeckers, and white-tailed deer. Dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Big Oaks Activity […]

Late winter is the best time to search for owls in Ohio. On this night hike, we will search for owls that call the park home. We will talk about the owls that live in Ohio, their unique features, and why this time of year is the best time to search for owls. Recorded owl […]

Winter is a great time to hike, look for animal tracks and other signs, and identify which animals are awake during the winter months. Join Hancock Park District to look for tracks made by deer, squirrels, fox, and birds searching for winter seeds to eat. If we are lucky, snow will be on the ground. […]