Animal homes can be found from underground to the top of the trees. Join Hancock Park District and hike through Blue Rock Nature Preserve looking for as many different animal homes as we can find. You might see squirrel and bird nests, toad holes, and a variety of organisms under logs and leaves. Meet at […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Hancock Park District as they take a hike on the .3-mile Lady Bug Loop Trail and look for rainbows. Perhaps you will find a reflection of one in the water at the vernal pool or one showing through the clouds in the sky. Meet at the Edgar Street Parking Lot. This free program is […]
The Lady Bug Loop Trail is a perfect place for the leprechaun to hide his pot of gold. There are rocks and logs for him to hide the gold coins under, and perhaps next to a salamander or with a mouse. Follow the rainbows along with your friends at Hancock Park District along this .3-mile […]
Start your morning right with a nature hike with Hancock Park District. If you need some pep in your step to get you going for the day, a morning walk could be the answer. You might see a multitude of winter animals, such as the Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, Eastern fox squirrel, and more. Meet […]
Join Hancock Park District to look for salamanders on the move, and under leaves and logs. The Lady Bug Loop Trail is a perfect place to look for the red-backed or Jefferson salamander. There are 24 species of salamanders in Ohio. The small vernal pool at Blue Rock Nature Preserve is salamander habitat. They like […]
Join Hancock Park District for a morning of winter exploration at Blue Rock Nature Preserve. Embrace the weather and come see an array of winter plants, mammals, and birds. Fox Squirrels, Eastern Cottontails, and Northern Cardinals are just a few of the animals that might be seen. Dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at Edgar […]
