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Forest Preserve District of Will County
Stories by the Fire
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCozy up around a fire in the Trader’s Cabin to listen to stories from Illinois Country: French folktales, Potawatomi legends and more! After the storyteller is finished, enjoy the warmth of the flames, the company of others and a tasty treat.
Slither Out of Winter
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Spring is a booming time of year! Dust off the snow and join a naturalist to learn all about our slithering friends – snakes! Find a basking spot in the nature center and get comfortable as you enjoy this animal program. Snakes get a bad rap, so here’s a chance...
LEGO Gone Wild
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals can leave us signs of their presence. Once we harness some inspiration, we’ll get building with LEGO. The strong STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and...
LEGO Gone Wild
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCure cabin fever by exploring the outdoors with a naturalist to seek tracks, scat, nests and more. Discover how winter can be a great time in nature and how animals can leave us signs of their presence. Once we harness some inspiration, we’ll get building with LEGO. The strong STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and...
Earth Day Festival
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day at Hidden Oaks! Enjoy live music and demonstrations from local artisans while discovering fun ways to shrink your carbon footprint by going green. Meet the bees that make our honey, visit with our live animals, shop our vendors, explore the hands-on exhibits and be sure to make s’mores at the campfire. Visitors...
First Time Fishing
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE DAY OF THE EVENT This spring, try a new hobby – fishing! Learn the basic skills every angler needs to know: how to put together a pole, tie a knot, bait a hook and cast. Safety and ethics will also be discussed. Workshop participants will gain hands-on experience fishing along the lakes...
Mother’s Day Appreciation at Hidden Lakes
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesMoms, for all you do all year, this is for you! Celebrate by enjoying the day at Hidden Lakes. There are all sorts of great outdoor activities to enjoy — fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking or just lounging in the sun. Visit The Tackle Box and mention you are a mother to choose one complementary Mother's...
Teatime with Turtles
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesCelebrate World Turtle Day a little early with morning tea, turtles and creativity! Enjoy a tea bar with light snacks while learning what makes turtles so special. Meet a few of our turtles and watch them chow down on a meal. Afterward, tap into your artistic side and make a turtle craft to take home....
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