Nature
FAMILY PROGRAMS
FREE Arbor Day Tree Planting
Age: 5 & Up
Join us on Arbor Day weekend to help plant trees. We’ll take a few minutes to cover the
significance of Arbor Day and share tips on tree care before planting oak saplings. This is a
free event, but please register so we can anticipate supplies needed. Min/Max: 5/20. [RF]
Held at Ackerman Park
CODE
111550
DAY
Sa
DATE
4/28
TIME
9-10A
FEE
FREE
Family Nature Programs
Age: All
Load up the kids and join us for an exploratory walk in nature. Our time will include learning
about the topic, searching for animals (perhaps catch/release), and a game or two. When
registering, sign up one family member, as cost is per family. Min/Max: 4/10 families. [RF]
Held at Churchill Park
CODE
111551
111552
111553
TOPIC
Frogs
Insects
Night Hike
DAY
Sa
Sa
F
DATE
6/9
7/14
8/10
TIME
1-2:30P
1-2:30P
8:30-9:30P
R/NR FEE
$20/$30
$20/$30
$20/$30
JUST FOR KIDS
Nature Outings
Nature
Supervisor
Renae Frigo
[email protected]
Age: 2-5 with an Adult
Explore nature in the spring. Each class is a different topic, supported by a story, craft and
easy exploratory hike. Join us for one or all of the sessions. Min/Max: 5/10. [RF]
Locations Vary - See Table Below
CODE
111554
111559
111561
TOPIC
Lake Life
Birds
Frogs
DAY
F
F
F
DATE
4/20
5/4
5/18
TIME
10-11A
10-11A
10-11A
LOCATION
Lake Ellyn Park
Churchill Park
Maryknoll Park
R/NR FEE
$10/$15
$10/$15
$10/$15
Garden Sprouts
Age: 2-5 with Adult
In the first class we will plant a container of frost tolerant flowers. The second session
we’ll decorate a pot and fill with herbs. For the final session we’ll tour the veggie gardens
and bring home a potted tomato plant. All supplies included. We will meet outdoors if the
weather is good, or inside a classroom if needed. Min/Max: 5/10 Families. [RF]
Locations Vary - See Table Below
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CODE
111562
111563
111564
TOPIC
Flowers
Herbs
Veggies
DAY
F
F
F
DATE
4/27
5/11
5/25
TIME
10-11A
10-11A
10-11A
LOCATION
Spring Avenue Rec. Center
Spring Avenue Rec. Center
Village Green Park
R/NR FEE
$20/$30
$20/$30
$20/$30