Hancock Park District's story time is about dinosaurs that lived long ago. How tall are you? The Brontosaurus was seventy feet long and its name means “thunder lizard.” Scientists believe the Tyrannosaurus Rex was the fiercest dinosaur. There will be a story and a craft, and some fossils on display. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
Children and animals love to dig. Children dig for treasures, while animals dig for food or to build homes. While digging in Hancock Park District's indoor sandbox, children might find nuts hidden by the squirrel or natural treasures of rocks and fossils. Children can grab a shovel and enjoy time digging and then go on […]
Join Hancock Park District to learn about the different stages a star has as it lives its life in space. Take a look at examples of red giants and white dwarfs, and talk about what phase the Sun is in. Participants are required to sit on the floor. Ask about accommodations. Meet at the Discovery […]
It is almost Easter and each year the bunny who decorated the winning egg got to help the Easter Rabbit hide the eggs on Easter morning. Join Hancock Park District as they read the story titled “The Easter Egg” by Jan Brett. This is a fun and colorful story about all the different ways you […]
You may have noticed that many birds start to build their nests this time of year. Learn about bird nests and why birds build them. Hancock Park District will read a story, also you will be able to view their collection of bird nests and bird eggs, and create a bird nest out of a […]
The songs of frogs can be heard in the park at night. Join Hancock Park District as they take a night hike under the full moon in search of frogs and toads. Learn about the frogs and toads that live in Ohio, and why they sing. Listen to their songs. Meet at the Discovery Center. […]
This month is National Frog Month. To celebrate frogs, learn about their life cycle and the changes they make, which we call metamorphosis. We will read a story, talk about each stage of life, make a frog life cycle spinner craft, and go on a short hike to see if we can find frogs, tadpoles, […]
Most meteor showers are caused by debris from a passing comet, and with the Lyrid meteor shower, it is the Comet Thatcher. While this comet is currently traveling away from Earth, its debris trail comes every April. Find out more about this meteor shower, the constellation Lyra the Harp and its brightest star Vega, and […]
Discover what plants need to survive, explore how the parts of a plant help it survive in its environment, and investigate how seeds travel in different ways. Examine plants on a nature hike, take a closer look at where they live, and see how animals depend on plants to survive. Meet at the Discovery Center […]
Animal skulls are very cool as they can tell you what type of animal it is, what they may eat, and their age. Come out and view the Hancock Park District’s collection of animal skulls, bones, skeletons, and other interesting animal specimens. Learn about bones, animal anatomy, and compare the similarities between animals. Meet at […]
