Archery
Cherry Hill Woods • Cook County, IL 60464 (near Palos Park)Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Are you afraid of snakes? Overcome your phobia by gaining a healthy understanding of these misunderstood reptiles.
Enjoy the fresh air and put your muscles to work as you restore ecosystems. Tools and safety gear provided. Age […]
Learn and practice riding techniques, including body and pedal position, shifting, braking, climbing, descending, and navigating minor obstacles on the […]
Ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity as we explore, experiment, and make discoveries in the natural world. Ages […]
University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities. Jul 5 & Jul 12 […]
Join The Do-Good Movement for a yoga class followed by a women’s wellness discussion based around the 31 Days to […]
Grab your camera and explore Paw Paw Woods Nature Preserve with us.
Parasitoids inspired one of horror’s greatest icons, the xenomorph from the “Alien” franchise. Learn how the ecology of these insects […]
Become an amateur paleontologist and learn how to discover fossils in your own backyard while learning about the past. Ages […]
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