Lake Katherine
Solar Eclipse Party
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesEvery now and then we get a little bit tired of waiting for the solar eclipse, but wait no longer! Enjoy learning all about solar eclipses through activities and discussion, ending with watching a total eclipse of the sun.
MLK Day of Service
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin Lake Katherine naturalists in restoration work to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Activities include cutting down invasive species and burning brush. 9:00-9:30am warm-up exercises facilitated by The Do Good Movement. 9:30am restoration begins. Pre-registration required to receive waiver form and map of work location. Please email: Sophia.shukin@lakekatherine.org For information on...
Monarch Butterfly Celebration
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the Migration of the Monarch Butterfly on Saturday, September 16th, and Sunday, September 17th. $10 entrance fee (children under 3 are free) includes 15 minutes in the butterfly tent, a visit with animal guests, a crafting area, and a hayride around the grounds. Release a butterfly into the tent for an...
Monarch Butterfly Celebration
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin us in celebrating the Migration of the Monarch Butterfly on Saturday, September 16th, and Sunday, September 17th. $10 entrance fee (children under 3 are free) includes 15 minutes in the butterfly tent, a visit with animal guests, a crafting area, and a hayride around the grounds. Release a butterfly into the tent for an...
Solstice Night Hike
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesJoin your community on a walk from the Nature Center to the Children's Forest to observe sunset on the shortest day of the year. Roast marshmallows and toast with cider!
Holiday Wagon Ride
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit by enjoying a wagon ride to look at the neighborhood lights and decorations. Finish off your evening with a craft & a hot beverage.
Evening Kayak Tour
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesEnjoy a guided kayak or canoe tour of Lake Katherine with our naturalists at dusk.
Bugs and Bats Night Hike
Lake Katherine 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL, United StatesHike Lake Katherine at night with Naturalists, listening and looking for night creatures. Use black lights to attract insects and listen for bats using a bat detector.
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