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Event Series Farm Life in Winter

Farm Life in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

$5

Marvelous Monarchs

St. James Farm Warrenville, IL, United States

Learn about our beautiful native monarchs and how you can help butterflies and other pollinators. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at 630-933-7248.

$5

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5
Event Series Farm Life in Winter

Farm Life in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

Help prune the orchard or stack wood for fuel, or see how blacksmithing skills helped farmers. Join us for the ice harvest if the lake freezes, or watch as we shear the ewes in preparation for lambing in March. There’s a new lineup every day, so follow us at facebook.com/klinecreekfarm for activity updates. Suggested admission...

$5

Mid-Kids Self Defense Workshop

Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United States

This program is designed for grades 3—6. Join Lindsey from Strictly Self Defense for an interactive evening of discovering strategies and tools designed to boost student empowerment of situational awareness, bullying, making smart choices, and more. To participate, all attendees must sign the electronic waiver that a parent or guardian has completed. Find the waiver...

Fluoride Day

Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United States

REGISTER IN ADVANCE It’s Fluoride Day! Fluoride is Illinois’ state mineral and an important ingredient in toothpaste! Come out to Isle a la Cache and get the “tooth” about this mineral. Participants will get plenty of wisdom from a naturalist and have a chance to make their own toothpaste.  

Free

Wildlife Among You

La Grange Park Public Library 555 N. La Grange Road, La Grange Park, IL, United States

A Naturalist from Little Red Schoolhouse will discuss and lead a hands-on program about the native mammals that live in and around your neighborhood. Join us as we dive deeper into how these mammals thrive and what you can do to discourage unwanted visits from these critters.

Free

Farmhouse Tours: Keeping Your Family Healthy in Winter

Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United States

On these special guided tours, hear about a common winter experience: taking care of a sick family member. Learn about “sick foods” in the 1890s, how candy was used as medicine, and how the first-floor bedroom acted as the sick room. All ages. Suggested admission donation of $5 per person ages 3 and up to...

$5

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