Little Hands Nature Club: Nifty Nesters
Oakwoods Nature PreserveIt is that time of year when many animals build their nests and await the arrival of their babies. Learn about nests through play, such as what’s in my egg […]
It is that time of year when many animals build their nests and await the arrival of their babies. Learn about nests through play, such as what’s in my egg […]
In spring, Hancock Park District's wetlands are filled with the songs of frogs and toads. Learn why frogs and toads are calling this time of year and how to identify […]
Get ready for spring by attending this free seminar on tree care. Tree expert, Joe Puperi, will present what is known as the 3 legs on the stool of healthy […]
Join Hancock Park District on a snipe hunt. We will search for a bird called Wilson’s Snipe that shows up in the wetlands this time of year. We will talk […]
During the spring season, we can encounter many different types of weather including rain, snow, and wind. Children will learn about these types of weather through a story read by […]
Toddlers can work on mathematical development, the concept of numbers, and counting with the help of nature. Toddlers along with an adult will take a guided hike on the trails with Hancock Park District, look for animals and natural objects, and practice counting such things as points on a leaf, wings on a bird, and […]
Hancock Park District will talk about what makes a bird a bird, how to identify birds, and how to use binoculars. We will create an observation journal to document the birds we see, observe birds at the bird feeders by looking through the Windows on Wildlife, and if time allows, continue birdwatching while hiking on […]
It’s that time of year when the leaves are starting to appear and green is becoming more prevalent in nature. Activities to help learn about green are Hues of Green Scavenger Hunt, Can I Camouflage, and Peas in a Pod. Participants are encouraged to wear something green. Adult companions must remain with children during this […]
The 1847 cook stove will be on and the aroma from tea, apple crumb cake, and wood smoke will be in the air. There will be a cook stove demonstration, […]
Spring is here and soon flowers will be blooming, and bees will be buzzing. You can learn about bees and flowers by painting a picture of a bee and some […]