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Red Oak Nature Center
Cicada Social
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesCelebrate a birthday 17 years in the making! Don't miss out on this extraordinary party with self-guided activities set up around the nature center to help us learn more about these incredible insects. Go on a bug hunt to look for live specimens, create a work of art or attempt to collect the most shed...
Maple Fest
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesPURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Join our annual tradition of turning Maple sap into Maple Syrup! After a short indoor presentation, head out onto the trails to learn some of the history behind how this delicious product was made throughout the years before ending with a scrumptious tasting! Additional refreshments will be available for purchase. Everyone...
Lightning Bug Glow Party – FULL
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesLightning Bugs or fireflies? This fantastic evening will start with a pizza dinner followed by some games and activities before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some lightning bugs! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Fee includes dinner, activities, and giveaways!
Scout Syrup Saturday
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesLearn about the process of turning Maple sap into Maple syrup during this scouts-only event! After a short presentation indoors, we will head out onto the trails to learn a little history about this product before ending with a scrumptious tasting of real maple syrup! All participants must have a ticket and at least one...
Frosty Fest
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesPURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE Just because the holidays are over doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate winter! Red Oak will be hosting its 4th Frosty Fest event! Hike on one of our self-guided trails like the Illuminated Snowflake Trail where you can use your senses to explore winter. Or hike our storybook trail and reminisce...
Pop-Up Programming
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesCheck out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Pop-Up Programming
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesCheck out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
Pop-Up Programming
Red Oak Nature Center 2343 S River St., Batavia, IL, United StatesCheck out our free pop-up programming below and remember if you are looking for some fun on your own time don't forget our hidden holiday tree hunt is still out somewhere on our trails! Find it and send a snap to redoak@fvpd.net.
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