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Keshav’s Garden Planting Party

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

Help us get Keshav’s Garden ready to grow for summer. In this hands-on experience, complete with gardening expertise provided by the Darien Garden Club, help plant seeds and small plants that will grow in the raised beds. Learn about the garden plan for 2024. Seeds, plants, water, and hand trowels supplied; bring gardening gloves, if...

Free
Event Series Field Watchers

Field Watchers

Naper Settlement 523 S. Weber Street, Naperville, IL, United States

Every Tuesday Starting March 5 β€’ 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM β€’ Free Program β€’ Pre-Registration Required β€’ For Students (6-12) and their Parents/Caregivers β€’ Adults must accompany students Unleash your curiosity every Tuesday while exploring the wonders of agriculture, STEM, and nature! This program is for parents and elementary-age students (6-12 years old). Topics include: Coding:...

Free
Event Series Cicada Adventures

Cicada Adventures

Various Locations IL, United States

The 17-year periodical cicadas are set to emerge again this summer! Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate their emergence on a guided hike! Cicada Adventures will take place on the following dates, free, no registration required. Questions? Call 630-933-7248. May 22 β€’ 3 – 6 p.m. β€’ Fullersburg Woods June 1 β€’ 9...

Free

Homeschool Huddle: Build a Birdhouse

Santori Library (Aurora) 101 S. River Street, Aurora, IL, United States

Build and paint your own birdhouse just in time for summer! Grades levels 3-5. Registration required.

Free

Public Works Open House

Glen Ellyn Public Works 30 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn, IL, United States

Touch-A-Truck, Facility Walk, Meet Public Works Crews, Raffles & Giveaways. Hammer out hunger! Bring a donation for the Glen House food pantry.   For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Touch-A-Truck Events.

Free

Science Explorers: Bubble Science

Elmwood Park Public Library 1 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL, United States

BUBBLES! Enough said. Ages 6-12 years old with a caregiver. Registration required.

Free

Community Partner Playdate

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for a playdate at the Wheaton Public Library. While children and families socialize, we'll have DuPage County community partners present to share resources including developmental screening, early childhood programming, and more! In partnership with the Wheaton/Warrenville Early Childhood Collaborative and World Relief. No registration required.

Free

Turtles of Will County

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

In shell-ebration of World Turtle Day on May 23, an interpretive naturalist will give an informative presentation on the different turtle species that can be found in Will County, followed by a feeding of our resident Blanding’s turtles.

Free

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