University of Illinois Extension Certified Master Naturalists will connect visitors with nature through inquiry-based activities on the grounds when the buildings are closed. Jul. 1 – Dragonflies & Damselflies Jul. 8 – Frogs Jul. 15 – Squirrels Jul. 22 – Beneath our Feet Jul. 29 – Wildflowers Aug. 5 – Fish Aug. 12 – Grasshoppers...
Drop by on Friday each week for some fun crafts to take and make at home over the weekend!
Bored of your electronic games? Come out to Isle a la Cache and try your hand at some old-fashioned games. We’ll be sharing traditional French and woodland Indian games both outdoors and indoors. This is a drop-in program; come any time between 1 and 3 p.m.
We know where the Friday fun is. Meet up with friends and help us celebrate the best day of the week with games, prizes, and other fantastical activities. Some of our super Friday merriment will be held outdoors but we will always start out our time together indoors.
Join us for 80’s themed music, giveaways, and more!
Spend a fun night making arts and crafts projects together as a family. Choose from a variety of tables staffed by local businesses, clubs, individuals and park district staff, and leave the evening with several completed crafts. All materials provided. Advance registration required.
Are your kids looking for a climbing adventure? Drop them off for two hours of climbing and activities. Activities include vertical games, age-appropriate basic skills instruction, and tons of climbing, all under the guidance of our qualified instructors. No experience or parental supervision is necessary. Registration Deadline: August 4
Moths, bats, fireflies … Discover what flies in the woods when the sun goes down. This night hike highlights nocturnal wildlife that take to the air, including tracking Will County bats using handheld technology.
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