Nature Story Trail: “Stick and Stone” by Beth Ferry
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and suggested outdoor activities.
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft and suggested outdoor activities.
Periodical cicadas return to Northeastern Illinois. This special exhibit will help answer your buzzing questions about periodical cicadas.
Join us for an exciting outdoor event that bridges cultures, connects newcomers to nature and celebrates the spirit of adventure! Grove 4.
Help raise awareness of the importance of mental health while benefiting from time spent in nature.
Help us improve our woodlands by removing this invasive species.
Join us each month as we care for the Sand Ridge Campus with a variety of activities! Earn service-learning hours. All ages. Mar 3, 10: Litter Picking Apr 14, 28: Garlic Mustard Pull May 5, 19: Garden Weeding at Green Lake
A walk to highlight the signs of spring.
Join us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Learn about our outdoor resident animals during feeding time.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Short, calming nature discovery walk. Ages 2-4 w/adult.
Stop by the visitor center to learn about animals from the residents of Misericordia - Heart of Mercy.
Reconnect with nature during relaxing mindfulness and meditative practices.
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities. Drop in.
Awaken your senses and renew your bond with nature. Ages 18 & up.
Learn the basics of archery. Equipment provided. Ages 10 & up.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt that uses your five senses. Ages 5-13.
Join us for a workshop covering basic camping skills.
Foster families, connect with other foster families while kayaking on the pond! Instruction and equipment provided.
Gain the skills to begin to learn to identify local bird sounds.
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.