PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS EVENTS
FREE Spring Wildflower Walks FREE Earth Day
Age: 18 & Up
Our spring wildflowers are often referred to as ephemerals due to their
brief spring blooms. Lake Ellyn Park is home to many of the native
plants that have faded away over the years due to human impact. Join
us for a morning walk to learn about these often overlooked beauties
that we are working hard to preserve. [RF] Age: All
Join us for an afternoon in the park. Bring a picnic lunch, tour the
newly renovated LEED-certified Boathouse. Guided walks will be given
of the woodland restoration area. Local environmental groups will be
present to share ideas on sustainable lifestyles. Canoes and kayaks
will be available for rental. Kids can complete a passport while visiting
educational stations throughout the park. Rain barrels will be available
for purchase at this event. [RF]
Held at Lake Ellyn Park
DAY
W
Sa
DATE
5/16
5/19
TIME
9-10A
1-2P
FEE
FREE
FREE
Date: Sunday, April 22
Time: 1pm-4pm
Location: Lake Ellyn Boathouse
Cost: Free
FREE Guided Nature Walks
Age: 18 & Up
These casual walks will be at a leisurely pace – rain or shine. On 5/9,
meet at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve, located near the corner of
Butterfield and Route 53. We will meet in the northern parking lot and
near the bathroom facility. On 6/13, meet in the easternmost parking
lot of Churchill Woods Forest Preserve on St. Charles Road. We will
meet near the informational kiosk. [RF]
Locations Vary - See Table Below
DAY
W
W
DATE
5/9
6/13
TIME
9-10:30A
9-10:30A
LOCATION
Hidden Lake Forest Preserve
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
FREE Native Plant Ideas
Age: 18 & Up
Have you thought about incorporating native plants and trees into your
landscape, but not sure where to start? Join us for a brief power point
presentation before hitting a trail to see examples of grasses, sedges,
flowers, shrubs and trees that do well in a yard and garden setting. We’ll
share which species do best in sun or shade, and wet or dry soils. A
hand-out will be provided with lists of recommended plants and places
to purchase them. Free, but pre-registration required. [RF]
Meet at Frank Johnson Ctr. (490 Kenilworth), then Churchill Park
CODE
111565
DAY
Su
DATE
5/20
TIME
1-3:30P
FEE
FREE
NEW Forest Therapy Walk
Age: 18 & Up
Connecting with nature has many proven health benefits. Join
Retta Hennessy, a certified Forest Therapy guide, and learn how to
immerse yourself in natural settings through mindful movements and
observations, gain insights about local ecology, and better understand
the physical and mental benefits of this growing practice. [RF]
FREE DuPage County River Sweep
Age: Best Suited for Ages 5 & Up
Since 1991, volunteers for the River Sweep effort have removed around
270 tons of trash from our local waterways. The Park District is once
again serving as the community liaison for the Glen Ellyn effort at
Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in 2018. Please consider joining your
neighbors to help clean the shorelines of the East Branch. Questions?
Please email Renae at [email protected]. [RF]
Date: Saturday, May 19
Time: 9am-Noon
Location: Churchill Woods Forest Preserve
How to Register: Pre-registration is required. To register, please
visit www.TheConservationFoundation.org.
RESTORATION WORK DAYS
Age: All (Best Suited for Ages 5 & Up)
Help clear invasive plants, cut and stack brush, plant native flowers,
trees and seeds, maintain trails and more. Please bring gloves if you
have them – we will supply the tools, safety glasses and extra gloves.
This is a great opportunity for scouts, families, and community groups.
If you plan to bring a group or have any questions, please contact
Renae Frigo at [email protected]. [RF]
DAY
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
Sa
DATE
4/14
5/12
6/9
7/14
8/11
9/8
10/13
11/10
12/8
TIME
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
9-11A
LOCATION
Danby Park
Ellynwood Nature Preserve
Churchill Park
Ackerman Park
Glen Ellyn Manor Park
Lake Ellyn Park
Maryknoll Park
Churchill Park
Ackerman Park
Held at Lake Ellyn Park
CODE
111571
DAY
Su
DATE
6/3
TIME
1-3P
R/NR FEE
$10/$15
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