If your early-grade child has the day off, have them spend a couple of hours with us meeting our animals, and focusing on fun nature subjects. Each date will have a different theme. Please dress your child ready for both indoor and outdoor adventures.
How much can a sloth eat in a day? And what does an armadillo sound like? Join our special guests from the Flying Fox Conservation Fund to learn about some of the most unique animals in the world and get up close with a sloth, an armadillo, and more! A portion of the proceeds goes...
Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more!
How do birds stay warm in winter? Join our special friends from Wings and Talons to see all kinds of raptors – from owls to hawks – live and up close! We’ll learn fascinating facts about these species and explore how they stay warm in winter, hunt their prey and play a vital role in...
Learn about birds that call Cook County home during winter and leave with a feeder. Ages 6 & up. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Join us at Lyman Woods to meet and greet our nature center's special residents. Help feed our animal friends and learn about turtles, snakes, lizards and more!
Check out our resident indoor herptiles, then go on a short walk to see where their wild cousins are spending winter outside! Family program.
Enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor winter activities, games and crafts. It’s going to be SNOW MUCH FUN … with or without the white stuff! All ages welcome. Ages 15 & under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Guided Hikes – 11:15am, 12:15pm & 1:15pm Turtle Races – Times TBD Snowman Toss Snow...
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