Living History Encounter: Mapping Adventure
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCongratulations! You were just hired as an explorer … but where do you begin? Learn some tricks of the trade from 18th-century navigators, take the compass challenge and share your findings by creating a map of your own. This is a drop-in program; visit anytime between noon and 3 p.m. This program is part of...
Discovery Isle
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesJoin us on Wednesdays this summer for fun and family-friendly activities. Ever wonder what snakes slither through our area? Head to Isle a la Cache to learn about the snakes that call Will County home. Go to the museum’s front desk to grab a snake scavenger hunt sheet and follow the outdoor trails to see...
Discovery Isle
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesJoin us on Wednesdays this summer for fun and family-friendly activities. Ever wonder what snakes slither through our area? Head to Isle a la Cache to learn about the snakes that call Will County home. Go to the museum’s front desk to grab a snake scavenger hunt sheet and follow the outdoor trails to see...
Summer Solstice Soiree
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCelebrate all things summer on the longest day of the year! Guests are invited to enjoy the preserve during evening hours, hike the shoreline trail, relax by the bonfire and explore the outdoor summer exhibit. Every half hour, an interpretive naturalist will give a five-minute talk on the traditions of the solstice, local pollinators, a...
Summer Solstice Hike and Fire
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesSchool is out for summer! Say goodbye to books, homework and school routines and hello to the first official day of summer. Learn what the summer solstice is while hiking in the forest to see how the sun brings life and makes things grow. Return to the campfire to make s’mores and an outdoor summer...
Kids Fishing Derby
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCalling all kids ages 5 to 15! Come out to Hidden Lakes Trout Farm and try your hand at fishing. We promise to reel in plenty of excitement! Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the largest fish in three different age categories: 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 15. We will...
Pollinator Party
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCelebrate Pollinator Week 2023 at this family-friendly event! This year’s global theme is “Pollinators and Climate Change.” Learn about the insects and animals that perform the important task of pollinating plants, especially those that provide us with much of the food we eat. See live bats and learn about their roles in pollination from our...
Bat Hike
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesBats are more than just a Halloween decoration; they are also essential for a healthy ecosystem. Join a naturalist as we learn about these fascinating creatures of the night. Go batty over the neat adaptations these small nocturnal mammals possess then embark on a hike to find them. Bats communicate using high-pitched sounds, so we...
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