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Flashlight Storytime

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The fireplace will be lit and milk jug luminaries with battery candles will light up the rest of the Discovery Center as we read books by flashlight. We will read […]

Free

Fun Crafting with Rocks

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Rocks are fun in many ways. You can paint, wire wrap, and build fun creations with just a little imagination. Join your friends at Hancock Park District and build a fun creation using rocks of all sizes and pour paint on them. Fun creations will be on display. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This program […]

$5.00

Animals Around the Clock

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The animal world is open 24/7. Some animals like to wake up to the sun and some animals wake up when the sun is setting. In this Hancock Park District program, we will talk about the various sleep cycles found in the animal world. We will look at animals that are awake during the day, […]

Free

Puppet Show: On the Fly

Puppet Show: On the Fly

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Join Mother Nature, Scooter Squirrel, and the birds at the Hancock Park District's Discovery Center bird feeders to learn about fall migration in a fun filled puppet show. Singing, dancing, and crafts will take place after the show. Meet at the Discovery Center.  This program takes place on Monday, February 3 and Sunday, February 9.  […]

Free

Intro to Winter Camping

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Typically, most people go camping during the summer, but you can go camping any time of year. Each season offers its own thrills and challenges. Learn about what it takes to go camping in winter. Hancock Park District Program topics include trip planning, equipment, clothing, fire building, shelters, and safety. Meet at the Discovery Center.  […]

Free

Deep Space Objects

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

There are more objects in space besides our own solar system. Learn about deep space objects, galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. Join Hancock Park District as they talk about different […]

Free

Animal Courtship: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Animal courtship displays to attract potential mates are interesting. Displays can involve dancing, vocalizing, chasing, and even feather puffing. Join Hancock Park District and look at courtship displays by spiders, birds, and pufferfish, and view a variety of displays and animal mounts located inside the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center. Children will have an […]

Free