General Information
One-Day Program Refund and Transfer
Policy
September - November
What is better than a walk in the woods?
Perhaps having a book to
read along the way!
Enjoy a book and a calm Fall
stroll along a Heller trail.
The Park District of Highland Park and the Highland
Park Library have teamed up to bring StoryWalk to
Heller Nature Center.
Featured book:
Yellow Time
by: Lauren Stringer
A refund or transfer for one-day programs must be requested
at least four days in advance. No refunds or transfers are issued
after this time.
See page 93 for programs refund policy.
As the trees turn from green to
yellow the feeling of fall begins
to surround us all. Join us in the
moments that happen once a year
during this exceptional change.
Weather Policy
All programs are conducted rain or shine. In the event of
extreme or dangerous weather, the program will be cancelled
and participants will be refunded in full.
Please dress for the weather.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Come join the Natural Areas Volunteer Crew for a
morning of RESTORATION.
Workday activities include:
• Invasive species removal • Seed collecting and
processing
• Brush pile burning
• Planting of native species • Scientific monitoring
Please contact Liz Ettelson at [email protected] or
847.571.7740 for more information and workday location.
Every Friday from 9am-Noon.
Lake Cook Chapter of the Illinois Audubon
Society
lakecookaudubon.org
Group and Custom Programs
Heller staff will design an environmental education or outdoor
recreation program to meet your needs or you may choose
from an established program such as geocaching, hike and
campfire or team building. Choose from having your program
at Heller Nature Center or Rosewood Beach Interpretive Center.
Dates, times and availability vary. For more information, call
847.433.6901.
Wander Woods
Visit our nature playspace and let your imagination guide you!
Unstructured nature play has been proven to build motor skills,
creativity, attention span, social skills and so much more in kids
(and adults!) of all ages. Dig, Build, Crawl, Listen, Climb…a few
of the many activities the playspace encourages. Open daily
from dawn to dusk. Come explore today!
Tree Walk & Decorating
Trees are a vital part of our community, and so are you!
Take part in the fun of decorating a tree in your community or
take a leisurely walk among them! Don’t forget to vote for your
favorites! If you’re interested in decorating a tree, please contact
Trisha Roon at 847.579.4184 for more details
Tree Decorating
Sep 23-29 (Times TBD)
Tree Walk
Sep 30- Oct 14
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