Events Calendar
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Forest Preserve District of Will County
Whoose Bones?: An Owl Pellet Dig
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesHoot, hoot! What owl is outside your window? Learn all about the different owls that call Will County home and discover their amazing adaptations that make them incredible birds of prey. Then pull out your lab coat as we turn Isle a la Cache into a forensic lab to dissect your very own owl pellet...
Trick or Treat in the Woods: Messenger Woods
Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Bruce Road and Cedar Road, Home Glen, IL, United StatesExperience the woods like never before! Come dressed in costume and hike along a glowing night trail. Bring a bag and keep an eye out for hidden treats, but beware of those tricks! Enjoy a crackling fire while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows for s’mores. The program is not a parking lot trunk or treat;...
Owl Prowl for Families
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY Thursday, November 16. Celebrate National Hiking Day by bringing the family for a hike as evening turns into night in the forest. Bundle up and strap on your favorite hiking boots as we set out in search of our elusive owl friends. Discover just how many species reside in Will County...
Native Games
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesRegistration required by Thursday, Nov. 16 Try your hand a some of the fun games Potawatomi and other indigenous children played in 18th-century Illinois Country and create a little game to take home for later.
Cocoa or Joe Hike
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Bundle up, grab your favorite mug and embrace the cold, quiet winter morning with a guided hike around Hidden Oaks Preserve. After the hike, let us treat you to a cup of hot cocoa or joe while enjoying the warmth of a fire.
Kids’ Corner Crafts
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesWe’re going to craft like yesteryear! Kids and kids at heart will have the opportunity to add to our paper chain decoration, make two different crafts and challenge each other to clothespin bowling, all based on the “Kiddy Korner” section of Wireco Life, the Joliet Iron Works company magazine from the 1950s. After crafting, view...
Holiday Nature Crafts
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesDeck the halls with nature-inspired trim. For one day only, our craft room will be transformed into a holiday workshop. Drop in any time during business hours to enjoy holiday tunes and quality family time while creating personalized woodland decorations. This is a self-guided crafting session. Example crafts will be provided for inspiration, or you...
Caroling Campfire
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesREGISTER BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE. Do you hear those bells jingling and ring ting tingling too? Come on, it's lovely weather for a cozy campfire with you! Bring the family for a night of spreading cheer by singing loudly for all to hear around this winter campfire. We will sing holiday songs, tell stories and...
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