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Spring Valley Nature Center
Adiós Amigos
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesCelebrate the journey of the amazing monarch butterfly, as the final generation of 2024 migrates to Mexico. Visitors will be able to get a behind-the-scenes view of our volunteer-led monarch butterfly-rearing operation. Children can create a simple butterfly craft to take home. At 3 p.m., adult butterflies will be released behind the Nature Center to...
German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesPlay backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
Star Party and Family Campfire
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesJoin us for a star-studded party celebrating the beautiful summer sky and the end of summer. Enjoy star-related activities, including using a telescope to view the summer constellations and planets, and then roast marshmallows around a campfire. Admission is paid at the event, and is $3 per person or $12 per family. Children 2 and...
German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesPlay backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
Summer Insect Extravaganza
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesThis 'bug-centric' event helps everyone develop a healthy respect and fascination for the amazing diversity of inset life found at Spring Valley. Enjoy games and crafts, and search for insects in our backyard and at the pond. At dusk, we'll focus on fireflies and take a wagon ride to the woods for a short walk...
German Beer Gardens and Summer Concerts
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesPlay backyard games and enjoy live music with family and friends at these outdoor events inspired by the community beer gardens once common in Schaumburg's farming community. Pretzels, bratwurst, local craft beer and soda will be available for purchase. Park at St. Matthew Parish, following the signs to Merkle Cabin. Events will take place rain...
Earth Day Party
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day while deepening your connection to the Earth with birdhouse building, wildflower plantings, worm composting demonstrations, seed bomb making and launching, crafts, a live hawk and owl display, face painting, and much more! Be sure to also visit Heritage Farm to learn about beekeeping, heirloom gardening and other traditional ways of living simply...
Sugar Bush Fair
Spring Valley Nature Center 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL, United StatesCelebrate spring's arrival with us! Learn about the history of maple syruping at our demonstration areas and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. Breakfast is served under a large enclosed tent on the grounds of Merkle Cabin, a short walk from the Nature Center, so dress for the weather. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, beverages and real...
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