February 2023
Groundhog Day Celebration
Listen to a story, do special activities and make your own groundhog weather predictor. Ages 3-7 w/ adult.
Find out more »Greg the Groundhog and Friends
Enjoy a scavenger hunt to find Greg the Groundhog and his animal friends. Register to book your time.
Find out more »Owls of Trailside
Learn about the fascinating owls that call Trailside home and visit one of our ambassador owls! Family program.
Find out more »Open Nature Play Day
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time.
Find out more »Wee Wonders
Preschoolers with an adult are invited to learn about nature through music, movement, stories and artmaking.
Find out more »Nature in Love
Enjoy a talk on wild animals and how they “love” with one another as a way of survival. All ages.
Find out more »Open Nature Play Day
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time.
Find out more »Open Nature Play Day
Bring your little one for open nature play time. Enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space while helping your children connect with nature. Enjoy stories, art, and exploration each time.
Find out more »Amazing Winter Residents
Come for a walk on our scenic trails as we discuss some of the amazing year-round residents of the Preserves. Family program.
Find out more »Season of the Salamanders Walk
Discover if salamanders have begun their annual migration. (Programa ofrecido en Español.)
Find out more »Animal Olympics Trail
Families and kids, follow the trail and compete in activities during a fun test of human abilities versus animal abilities! Complete all challenges to claim gold medal.
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