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Isle a la Cache Museum
Bonfire Tales
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE October is the perfect time to hang out by the fire and listen to a storyteller spin spooky and fun tales inspired by the people who called Illinois Country home. Enjoy tasty treats, listen for local wildlife and look to the skies for more stories. Walk around the island for an optional...
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...
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.
Fluoride Day
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE It’s Fluoride Day! Fluoride is Illinois’ state mineral and an important ingredient in toothpaste! Come out to Isle a la Cache and get the “tooth” about this mineral. Participants will get plenty of wisdom from a naturalist and have a chance to make their own toothpaste.
Track and Scat Hike
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Lace up your winter boots and let’s figure out what animals have been hanging around Isle a la Cache. Start inside the museum by learning about what animals leave behind those tracks or those trails. Find out how to identify animal droppings like a pro. Then head outside to put your skills...
Wildlife in Winter
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesDo all birds fly south for the winter? Which animals hibernate? How many are still active in the cold? Learn about how different animal species react to the winter weather and what you can do to help them out! This is a drop-in program; stop by any time between noon and 3 p.m.
Hoot Hike and Campfire
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesREGISTER IN ADVANCE Discover wHOO makes Will County home! Learn about owls and their unique adaptations. Get tips on what to look and listen for while owling and then go on a hike in search of our feathered friends. Afterward, warm up around a fire with hot chocolate and marshmallows while listening to an owl...
Tur-rrific Turkeys
Isle a la Cache Museum 501 E. Romeo Rd, Romeoville, IL, United StatesCome out to Isle a la Cache to learn about wild turkeys. Join us inside the museum, where a naturalist will be stationed to share amazing facts about our feathered friend. Then sit down at the craft table to make your own turkey to take home. Complete your day by venturing outside to do a...
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