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Whalon Lake
Perseids in the Preserves: Whalon Lake
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesHave you ever seen a shooting star? You can up your odds by checking out the night sky during the Perseids meteor shower. This is considered one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. This year, peak activity will be from Aug. 11 to 13. Pack a chair, a blanket and snacks and join...
School of Fish
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesStop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to learn more about our local fish! Test your identification knowledge and angler skills with fishing games. If you follow all the rules, regulations and ethics that go along with fishing, you can win a prize. Plus get information about Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, the Tackle...
Fun and Food Trucks
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesKick off the summer with the first of this year’s Fun & Food Trucks events. Eat eclectic local foods in the preserve while having a blast participating in a variety of activities. This event will offer something for the entire family, including live music, outdoor lawn games and a bounce house for the kids, as...
Take It Outside Meetup
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesLooking for a way to connect with fellow Goosechasers? Join us for this meetup to get to know other Take It Outside challenge participants and maybe even complete some missions together. Stop by the shelter to let us know what you’re enjoying about the challenge and meet other Goosechasers then set out on an adventure...
Solar-bration
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesStand in the shadow of the moon! Be one of the millions of people across America to view the last total solar eclipse visible from North America until 2044! Join us in the open, grassy area of Whalon Lake as we view this incredible solar event. Bring your own chairs or blankets to find your...
St. Paw-trick’s Day
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesLet’s celebrate how lucky we are to have furry friends in our lives! Grab your pup and don your most festive green attire for a St. Patrick’s Day-themed party at the dog park, featuring a photo booth, games for the dogs and a fun day to get social with new friends — both human and...
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...
Scales and Tails Meet and Greet
Whalon Lake Royce Road, Naperville, IL, United StatesStop by Whalon Lake during Fun & Food Trucks to meet Hidden Oaks Nature Center’s education animals. Discover how turtles can come in all different shapes and sizes. Did you know if you scratch a turtle in the right place it will dance? Meet a snake who just wants to be your friend as she...
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