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Forest Preserve District of Will County
Whooooo’s for Dinner
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesDid you know owls cannot digest the hair or bones of the animals they hunt? Join a naturalist for this fun opportunity to learn about owls as we dissect owl pellets. Dig in to investigate what owls have for dinner. Afterward, tune your ears to the trees as we take a hike in the forest...
Solve the Skulls and Furs Mystery
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesStop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to put your native mammal knowledge to the test with the Hidden Oaks Nature Center naturalists! Touch the teeth on an animal skull and decide: Is it a carnivore or herbivore? A predator or prey? What animal is it? Next, feel some animal furs, check out...
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...
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...
Unplug Illinois: Find It at the Farmstead
Riverview Farmstead Preserve Book Road and Hassert Boulevard, Naperville, IL, United StatesYou might have seen the buildings at Riverview Farmstead, but how close have you really looked? Our naturalists challenge you to dive into the details and history of the settlement house, limestone house and barn with our Find It! Scavenger Hunt Challenge. A naturalist will be on site to answer questions.
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...
Firefly Glow Hike and Campfire
Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Bolingbrook) 419 Trout Farm Road, Bolingbrook, IL, United StatesBring the family out and become immersed in the wondrous glow of the firefly! Surround yourself in nature at night and experience the magic that these beautiful creatures possess. Discover the science behind these staples of summer and craft a glowing creation of your own! Once the stage sets, we will take a short hike...
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