Educational
Budding Botanists
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesWatch out as you explore the Conservatory โ you may run into a Budding Botanists! on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Nature Educators will provide activities for kids...
Tractor-Drawn Wagon Ride
Danada Equestrian Center 3S507 Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesEnjoy a 30-minute ride while learning about the forest preserveโs heritage and natural areas. Rides begin at 1, 1:45, and 2:30 p.m. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5...
Corn Harvest
Kline Creek Farm 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago, IL, United StatesHelp with our annual heirloom corn harvest, which will feed the farmโs livestock throughout the year, and learn the importance of corn to an 1890s farm family. Suggested admission donation...
Wild Oaktober Drop-In
Indian Prairie Public Library 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL, United StatesStop by for this celebration of the mighty oak and the many animals and insects that benefit from it. Chat with garden experts and learn why oaks and other native...
Lego Challenge
Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United StatesDrop in for a family Lego challenge featuring a variety of challenge cards to test your building skills. Your familyโs creation will be displayed in the Library for all to...
Whatโs On The Menu?
Crabtree Nature Center 3 Stover Road, Barrington, IL, United StatesJoin us at feeding time to learn about our outdoor ambassador animals and their habits.
Creepy Critters Month
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things creepy during the month of October Drop in anytime during our open hours: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am - 1 pm & 1:30...
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