Woodworking with Invasives
Sand Ridge Nature Center • South Holland, IL 60473Repurpose invasive buckthorn into a personalized walking stick. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up, or ages 10-16 w/adult.
Repurpose invasive buckthorn into a personalized walking stick. Equipment provided. Ages 17 & up, or ages 10-16 w/adult.
Enjoy an evening walk through our woods and get a close-up view of the night sky.
Learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking. Ages 2-5 w/adult. Mar 13: Gold Hunt Apr 10: Butterflies May […]
Use nature to inspire art. Try your hand at a variety of arts and crafts.
Meet and chat with noted botanical artist Kathleen Marie Garness and view her recent large drawings of endangered local orchids, […]
A night of outdoor games, trivia, and nature play. BYOB (no glass). Ages 21 & up.
Follow a short trail and read a posted children’s nature story. Then pick up an activity bag with a craft […]
Learn basic printmaking techniques using natural materials. Supplies provided. Bring items you wish to decorate.
Cooking outdoors is easy and fun! Learn how to prepare food both over a fire and on a stove. Ages […]
Learn why frogs communicate while walking along wetlands.
Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! Bird Walk: 8 am Little Sit: 10 am Bird Feeder Craft: […]
Celebrate migrating birds on guided bird walks. All birding levels welcomed; binoculars available to lend.
Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of Chicago River Day. Do your part to clean and restore our waterways and the land […]
Celebrate migratory birds and watch bird banding demonstrations while learning how insects affect bird populations.
Help remove invasive garlic mustard. Supplies provided. Earn Service-Learning hours. Ages 15 & up.
Drop-in for a bird watch from a fixed location.
Learn the basics of bird watching. Ages 8 & up.
Join us as we Remove Invasive Plants with bow saws or loppers. Supplies provided. Age 17 and up w/adult.
This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking in a comfortable setting and at a relaxed pace. You […]
Get up close with live birds of prey.
Explore astronomy on this family-friendly night in the Preserves. Crafts, stargazing and refreshments included. Grove 3.
Join us at Sand Ridge Nature Center for our Mother's Day Mindful Art Program. Celebrate mothers and Mother Earth with […]
Join us for a walk in the woodland.
Learn about spring woodland wildflowers on a casual walk.
Join us as we seek out spring migrants. Binoculars available for loan.
Join us on a guided walk to learn about ways people have sustainably and ethically lived off the land throughout […]
Join Advocate Aurora Health - Behavioral Health Department to learn about the services that they provide the South Suburban PSA […]
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