Sponsored by Pixels by Emily and Naper Settlement.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
This ongoing event will be held from Wednesday, Aug. 17, to Sunday, Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s green roof and get a vantage point you’ve never experienced before. We will have hummingbird feeders on the roof and...
Bring nonperishable food for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.
Recommended for families with children ages 5 and up Learn about the importance of enrichment for the zoo’s animals. Cosley Zoo’s animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities...
This concert is outdoors and features lawn seating. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and picnics are welcome. Concessions are available from Mamie’s Toffee & Treats, Golden Eagle Hotdogs, and Aunt Tina’s Sound Bites. Standard concert etiquette applies. Please be respectful of your neighbors so that everyone can enjoy the show. No smoking...
Picture books, songs, and activities designed for preschoolers to promote early literacy and vocabulary skills.
Lyman Woods will be here monthly to share with us all sorts of fun facts about the outdoors.
A free petting zoo with a goat, bunnies, ducks, chicken, and tortoise will also be included in the farm-filled fun! You won't want to miss this! Join us in the Center Park of Fox Valley Mall on Tuesday, August 23rd at 11am.
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