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This fun task offers young children a chance to explore their tactile sense of touch through different textures and create their own earth to celebrate Earth Day!
The first Arbor Day took place on April 10, 1872 it was the brainchild of Julius Sterling Morton, a Nebraska journalist and politician. Throughout his long and productive career, Morton worked to improve agricultural techniques, but his most important legacy is Arbor Day. 9:30AM | Refreshments 10-11AM | Program The 40th Arbor Day Celebration is open to...
Celebrate Arbor Day, a national holiday created to recognize the importance of trees. Mayor Pruyn will kick off the event with the annual Arbor Day Proclamation, followed by any tree dedications. Make a craft and help beautify our forest by planting some native wildflowers. The Davey Tree Expert Company will provide a tree climbing demonstration...
Celebrate Earth Week with the Downers Grove Park District and beautify your local parks for spring! Volunteers will help prepare the parks for the season by mulching trees, picking up sticks and debris, and by removing trash at each location. Gloves, tools and staff assistance will be provided. Please dress for the weather and to...
Trees are terrific, for today and tomorrow. Join us for our annual tribute to trees. Free hot dogs and water, games, prizes, drawings, expert planting advice, tree giveaways.
Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism marking the arrival of the spring season. It celebrates the eternal and divine love between Radha & Krishna. During the festival, people come together share their love for traditional food, colors, music and spread joy and love. They color each...
Holi, "the festival of colors," and Makar Sankranti kite flying will be celebrated at this colorful event. Stop by the Bookmobile to check out a book, movie or video game and pick up a fun giveaway. Celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of spring with the throwing of colored powder and water, kite...
Easter gets an adult twist! Join us for a flashlight egg hunt with live music, cash bar, 2500 hidden eggs and TONS of amazing prizes! For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of Easter Egg Hunts.
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