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. […]
Children can work on sensory development by touching the furs of Ohio mammals. Each animal’s fur feels a little different. Some are soft and fluffy while others are short and scruffy. Children (and adults) can learn animal names and sounds as they touch the furs. Afterward, explore the Discovery Center and look at live animals […]
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 a story as a group, then you will be able to read our nature books on your own. Bring your favorite flashlight and a pillow […]
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 […]
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, […]
Today is the day when the groundhog comes out of its hole to see if there will be six more weeks of winter. Come to Litzenberg Memorial Woods and learn about the history of Groundhog Day and why groundhogs come out of their burrows this time of year. Join your friends at Hancock Park District […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 types of deep space objects, view satellite photos in the planetarium, and paint a galaxy with acrylic paints. Please wear clothing that can get stained. […]
Bundle up, join your friends at Hancock Park District for a night hike, and experience the last full moon of winter. The Snow Moon, which is bright and full, will shine a spotlight on the park, pierce the stillness and darkness, and invite exploration. We will look for animals, bask in the cold, crisp air, […]
