Adult Programs
One-Day Adult Programs
Brunch and Learn Nature Workshop | Seniors
Beach Campfires | All Ages
Enjoy a delicious catered brunch followed by a fun and
informative hands-on workshop or discussion!
This program is sponsored by Comfort Keepers of Chicago North
Shore and is presented in cooperation with the Highland Park
and Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Centers.
*Fee is senior center member/non-member. Call the Highland Park
Senior Center at 847.432.4110 to register.
Jun 6 | Coyotes
Th
10-11:30am
$10/15* Enjoy a night of activities near the lake ending with a fire and
s’mores. Bring an optional beach blanket to sit on. Children
under two are free. There are no restrooms at this site.
Min/Max is 6/20.
Millard Park/Ravine Drive
3245100-A
F
Jun 21
7-8:30pm $10
3245100-B
F
Jul 12
7-8:30pm $10
3245100-C
F
Jul 26
7-8:30pm $10
3245100-D
F
Aug 9
7-8:30pm $10
Wild Edible Walk: Odd Produce | Adults Summer Bees | Ages 6-Adult
Eat the forest! Join Odd Produce in a foraging tour of Heller’s
woods; learn how to spot wild edibles and how best to cook them.
Min/Max is 8/20.
Jun 22
3245186-A Sa 10-11:30am $10 Put on a bee suit to see what the hard-working bees have been
doing inside the hives! Enjoy a taste of delicious Heller Honey.
Children must be accompanied by a paid registered adult. All
participants must wear closed shoes and tall socks to visit the hives.
Min/Max is 6/20.
Jun 23
3245101-A Su 9:30-11am $10
Date Night: Campfire Cooking | Adults
This is not your typical hotdogs with s’mores. Instead, you will
create a delicious natural smoky flavored three-course meal that
you will want to cook again. Ingredients and materials for cooking
are provided. Min/Max is 6/15.
Jul 27
3245182-A Sa 7-8:30pm $15
One-Day Family and Adult Programs
Archery Basics | Ages 8-Adult
A perfect family activity! Learn the basics of archery, then
spend time practicing on the range. All equipment and
instruction provided. Min/Max is 6/12.
3245128-A
Th
Jun 27
6-7pm
$10
3245128-B
Th
Jul 18
6-7pm
$10
Stories in the Woods | Adult/Child, Ages 6 mo-6 yrs.
Engage in a hands-on nature inspired activity, enjoy a story and
take a short hike with a naturalist. No pre-registration required.
Th
Jun 13
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Jun 27
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Jul 11
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Jul 25
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Aug 8
9:30-10:30am
$8*
Th
Aug 22
9:30-10:30am
$8*
*Adult and child, $3/additional child.
A Shore Good Time With Dad | All Ages
An adventure you won’t forget! Take a canoe out on Lake
Michigan and then enjoy baiting a hook and casting a line off
the shore. End the afternoon with a cookout and campfire:
You bring dinner, we provide the grill and dessert for the fire.
Activities are subject to change. Fishing is catch and release.
Min/Max is 12/24.
Jun 15 | Park Avenue Beach
3245187-A Sa 4-7pm $13*
*Ages five and under are free!
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Keep Exploring
THIS SUMMER
Don’t let the fun stop! Heller Nature Center is hosting great
beach programming (see page 64).