Even though fall is technically a week away, fall migration is in full swing as birds start their journey south. Come along as Hancock Park District searches for migrating birds like warblers, sparrows, thrushes, hawks, and shorebirds as well as summer resident birds preparing to start their journey. Binoculars will be provided or bring your […]
It is National Trade a Rock Day, and you are invited to bring a rock to the park and trade during Hancock Park District's program. Your rock must come with a date of when it was collected, and the place you collected it from. Every rock tells a story and that is the fun part […]
Each year the world gathers to celebrate and view Earth’s only natural satellite, the Moon. First, learn about our moon including how it was formed, its features, and human exploration. Then we will go out on the lawn and look through a telescope to get a closer look at the moon and other objects in […]
Hats are fun to wear. They come in all shapes and colors and can show off our personalities and creativity. Although not so long ago, it used to be common to wear hats made of dead animals, like furs and feathers. Join Hancock Park District and learn about the animals that people use to kill […]
John Chapman, or Johnny Appleseed, was a real person who journeyed across the land starting apple orchards, including one in Hancock County. Join Hancock Park District and listen to a story about Johnny Appleseed and a story about the fruit he brought with him, the apple. Get a close look at real apples and their […]
Follow a treasure map to collect clues and earn a small prize. It’s a fun way to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! This program will be hosted at the Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 1400 Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, Ohio. Families will receive a treasure map at the Richard S. "Doc" Phillips Discovery Center and […]
Join Hancock Park District as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Richard “Doc” Phillips Discovery Center. HPD will be presenting information about the history of the Discovery Center as well as Autumn themed educational topics. There will also be a celebratory themed craft making party hats for our celebration and making Indian corn out […]
Come out for an archery class led by a Hancock Park District certified archery instructor. All necessary equipment and targets will be provided. You will have the opportunity to learn the basics of archery along with safety measures, while shooting arrows at several targets with a compound bow. How close to your target can you […]
