This Hancock Park District program will focus on the characteristics that make an animal a mammal. Homeschoolers will have an opportunity to look at bones and furs from different mammals, make a craft to illustrate what mammals are, and explore the park in search of mammals, such as squirrels, rabbits, and deer. Meet at the […]
The atlatl is one of the oldest hunting tools in the world. It was used by prehistoric hunters for thousands of years, and in some cultures, it is still being used today. The atlatl will be thrown like a spear at archery targets. Hancock Park District staff will discuss the history of this ancient hunting […]
During this Hancock Park District program, children and adults will work together to paint a fish. Tempera paint will be used for the color and pieces of celery will be used as a stamp to create scales on a fish template. A fun fish story will be read to teach children about fish. While the […]
With spring migration underway, parks will be filled with the sound of colorful birds. On this hike, we will search for migratory birds, such as Scarlet Tanager, Orchard Oriole, Red-headed Woodpecker, and a variety of warblers, vireos, and thrushes. As we search for these birds, we will discuss bird migration and work on bird identification […]
Dinosaurs come in all shapes and sizes. Some are short, some are tall, some are big, and some are small. But what if there were new dinosaurs? Join Hancock Park District for Imagination Dinosaurs. You will learn about a wide variety of dinosaurs, such as tyrannosaurus rex, velociraptor, iguanodon, and many more. Afterward, you will […]
Join Hancock Park District as they get bodies moving as your little one participates in a variety of action-packed stations. Activities include a Crocodile Baby Crawl and Carry, Predator Fake Out, and Hopscotch Animal Tracks. Bring a towel or blanket to lay on when doing animal poses. Meet at the Discovery Center Porch. This free […]
The atlatl is one of the oldest hunting tools in the world. It was used by prehistoric hunters for thousands of years, and in some cultures, it is still being used today. The atlatl will be thrown like a spear at archery targets. Join Hancock Park District as they will discuss the history of this […]
Our parks are under attack by many invasive plants, such as garlic mustard. Help Hancock Park District remove garlic mustard so that native plants can grow. We will discuss garlic mustard and other invasive plants and why they are harmful to the environment. As we remove invasive plants, trash will be collected and then disposed […]
Children can take their favorite dinosaur on a hike along the .3-mile Lady Bug Loop Trail. The trail is level. It begins with an asphalt surface that leads to a stone surface. Bring a camera so that photographs can be taken of children and their dinosaurs sitting on a log, standing by a tree, or […]
Life can be found under a log. Join Hancock Park District as we search for creatures that live under logs. We will discuss the type of animals we are looking for, why they live under logs, and how fallen trees and branches benefit the forest. Afterward, we will hike the trails, find logs, and flip […]
