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Little Hands Nature Club: What is in Your Square?

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

There will be square areas marked off. Children and their friends at Hancock Park District will have magnifying glasses to help them look closely at what is inside the squares. As they move from area to area, they will see different things because of the different kinds of soil, leaves, sand, and wood that can […]

Free

Happy Birthday Smokey Bear!

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Our friend Smoky Bear turns 80 years old today. To celebrate, join your friends at Hancock Park District and watch a shadow puppet show inside the Discovery Center to learn […]

Free

Shorebirds: Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Even though fall is still a month away, the fall migration for shorebirds is already in full swing. Shorebirds spend most of their lives along the shore, as their name suggests. They are also known for their long distant migrations. Attend Hancock Park District's open house and learn about the shorebirds of Ohio. Learn about […]

Free

Pollinator Hike

Bright Conservation Area

It is a great time to observe the pollinators and wildlife at the new wetlands at Bright Conservation Area. Join Hancock Park District as they look at wildflowers, such as […]

Free

Little Hands Nature Club: Crayfish

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

Discover the fascinating world of crayfish. First, we will read a story about Three Little Crayfish on the Discovery Center Lawn. Then go around to different stations to learn more […]

Free

Kayak Float

Riverside Park +1 more

Enjoy a leisurely kayak trip on the Blanchard River. The trip will begin and end at Zonta Landing. Kayakers will travel upstream to the Bright Road bridge and back. We […]

$10.00

Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center Open House

Oakwoods Nature Preserve

The Discovery Center will be open for visitation. Visitors can choose to participate in unstructured and/or structured activities. Activities and attractions include birdwatching via the Windows on Wildlife, mounted animals […]

Free