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Forest Preserve District of Will County
Campfire, Carols and Chestnuts
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Enjoy the festive season like they would have back in the day by a cozy campfire with friends and family. Enjoy hot cider or hot chocolate and try your hand at roasting chestnuts. Stroll around the island for an optional starlit hike or hang back by the fire, where caroling will take...
Holiday Owl Prowl for Families
Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Home Glen, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Owls are so mysterious! They sleep during the day, wake up at dusk and are always hiding in plain sight. But will we hear them or see them? That’s the mystery! Find out which owls can be found in Illinois, then enjoy a guided hike on the trail to listen for owls.
Bonne Année: A New Year Celebration!
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCelebrate like it’s 1759! Ring in the New Year French-Canadian fur trader style with stories and games of Illinois Country. Enjoy a warm drink around a toasty fire. Make a vintage French craft to take home as a keepsake of this family-friendly event and the Bonne Année, or good year, to come.
Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...
Feeding Time at Hidden Oaks
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE. Does a box turtle eat the same thing as a snapping turtle? Is there really a salamander in there? Is the snake slimy? Let’s find out! This program is limited and is your chance to see up close as a naturalist feeds all the nature center’s animals. Ask questions and...
Wild Child
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE DAY BEFORE Answer the call of your wild child by getting your toddler outside with this monthly nature-themed program. Join a naturalist for hands-on activities such as games, stories, crafts, hikes and more! The last Friday of each month we will have something new for you and your child to explore while...
Crafting a la Cache: Handheld Habitats – FULL
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCelebrate National Hobby Month by crafting a handheld habitat in an Altoids tin! An interpretive naturalist will join in to discuss different animal habitats, natural environments, curiosity cabinets and other tin-spirations for your project. All materials will be provided, but if you have small leftovers from previous craft projects of your own, this is a...
Animal Olympics
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesHave you ever watched wildlife and been amazed at their adaptations? Join a naturalist and test your abilities against a variety of animal adaptations as we compete in our Animal Olympics. Can you run as fast as a coyote or hold your breath as long as a snapping turtle?
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