Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages 10 & up.
Learn about periodical (17 year) cicadas! Insect discovery walks, live cicada viewing and more. Family program.
Join a staff person as you search for unique spring wildflowers.
Meet some of the most impressive builders and manipulators in the insect world. Ages 6 & up.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75/family (group up to 6).
Enjoy the outdoors. Put your muscles to work as you help restore habitat by removing invasive plants. Tools provided. Ages 10 & up.
Delight in the sights, scents and stories of spring flowers on a guided walk.
Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Programs will address content required to achieve varying levels of nature-related cub scout adventures. Mar 24: Wolf Level Apr 28: Bear Level May 26: Webelos Level
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Join our staff for a close-up look at one of our animals.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Nature stories, crafts and activities. Ages 3-6 w/adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
For curious minds who want to know more about the Forest Preserves, these hikes will be led at a slower pace with frequent stopping and interpretation. 2.5 miles.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Attend this session to learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Bring in your gently used books and leave with some new-to-you books! Books can be of any genre and reading levels. Refreshments provided.
