Snails prefer to live on the wet forest floor. After reading a story about snails, we will hike the trails in search of our slimy shelled friends and their hiding places. We will also look for animals that like to live alongside snails like pill bugs and salamanders. Meet at Shelter 3. This free program […]
Once upon a time, the first day of May was a day to give good tidings to others. This was done by placing a small basket with flowers on their front doorknob. The first day of May signaled the change in weather from chilly and rainy to warm and sunny. Teens will hear about the […]
Alongside their friends at Hancock Park District, children will have an opportunity to play games in the Nature Play Area, such as Duck, Duck, Goose and Ring Around the Rosie. They can jump from log to log like a frog. Meet at the Nature Play Area. This is a free program for children ages 3 […]
With spring migration underway, parks will be filled with the sound of colorful birds. On this hike, join Hancock Park District as they search for migratory birds, such as Indigo Bunting, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and a variety of warblers, vireos, and thrushes. As you search for these birds, you can discuss bird migration and […]
During this program, you will learn the fundamentals of archery from a Hancock Park District certified archery instructor. Afterward, you will be eligible to attend open archery shoots for more fun and practice. This is an opportunity for you to get outside and enjoy a new and exciting sport. Meet at Dold Lake. This program […]
This is the time of year when baby animals are born. Do you know what to do if you find a baby animal in the wild? Join Hancock Park District at the Richard S. “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center to find out. There will be books, pictures, and a few farm babies (ducks and chicks) to […]
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 […]
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 […]
