Wetlands at night are full of sounds. Join us for a hike into the wetlands to listen to the songs and calls from animals, such as frogs, toads, owls, woodcocks, and secretive wetland birds called rails. Wear shoes that can get wet and muddy. Rubber boots are recommended. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free […]
This story is a mystery about a mouse who disappeared on the farm. Sherlock Chick searched every habitat he knew of. Eyes peeked out from different places, but none were […]
Microplastics: Tiny Particles, Big Impact : Microplastics are tiny plastic particles measuring 5 mm or smaller. They've been discovered not only in marine and land-based wildlife, but also in everyday items like salt, sugar, beer, alcohol, and honey—not to mention in glaciers and even rainwater. Join the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership to explore where microplastics […]
Join Hancock Park District at the historic 1847 McKinnis House to learn what it was like to write letters in the 1800s. We will talk about the history and the art of letter writing and how pens and ink were made, use a feather quill and ink to write letters and draw pictures, and create […]
Many interesting creatures can be found living under logs. Learn about the importance of fallen logs and leaves to the environment and the types of creatures that depend on them. Afterward, hike the trails to flip logs in search of log life, including fun fungi, slimy salamanders, slow snails, and farting beetles. This is a […]
It is nesting time for many animals that lay eggs. There will be a display of eggs from different animals, such as ducks, geese, turkey, shark, and ostrich. We will […]
Different animals are either returning to the area or waking up for spring. Join Hancock Park District as we hike and listen to all the new sounds of spring. Animals […]
Learn about birds with hands-on activities. Use handheld magnifiers to get a closer look at bird feathers and wings, including the Great Horned Owl, Snowy Owl, and Cooper’s Hawk. Try […]
The height of spring migration is right around the corner and with it brings a group of colorful and musical birds called warblers. Northwest Ohio is often called the warbler […]
Join the University of Findlay and Hancock County Master Gardeners for the Homegrown Habitat: How To, a follow-up to last year’s inspiring event featuring Dr. Doug Tallamy, a leading expert […]
