Spittlebug Art Camp
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center • Willow Springs, IL 60480Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. […]
Enjoy three fun-filled days creating art inspired by nature. Activities include hiking, animal encounters and learning through hands-on art making. […]
Children (9 years old) will be immersed in nature while hiking, conducting field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Registration opens […]
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 1 and […]
Children (10 years old) will be immersed in nature while hiking, conducting field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Registration opens […]
Children ages 7-8 will learn about native snakes, turtles and lizards through up-close encounters, field investigations, art and other fun […]
Children (11 years old) will be immersed in nature while hiking, conducting field experiments and hands-on wildlife discovery. Registration opens […]
Discover nature and experience the lessons the land teaches through exploration and recreation. Group 1: Children entering grades 1-3 Group […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
Discover the plants and animals of the preserves through exploration, games and crafts. Ages 7-11. Registration opens April 6 at […]
Children ages 10-11 will explore the outdoors through fishing, birdwatching, insect discovery, treasure hunts and hands-on animal encounters. Snacks included. […]
Spend a day investigating fish and their habitat, creating fish crafts and learning how to cast. On the second day, […]
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