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 memory game and if I had a bird beak. You can try and build a nest using beak-like tools. Afterward, you will enter the Nature […]
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 […]
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 about the Wilson’s Snipe, listen to the sounds it makes, and then hike the wetlands with binoculars and a spotting scope in search of birds […]
Marbles have been around for thousands of years. They come in different sizes, colors, and materials. Learn how to play marbles, build a marble run and race marbles, paint a picture by rolling marbles in tempura paint, and create marbles out of clay. Meet at the Discovery Center. This free program is open to youth […]
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 staff at Hancock Park District and activities including “Ducks on the Pond” and “Wriggly worms”. A tissue paper puddle will also be made. Meet at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
