Brochures Winter 2016-2017 | Page 45

General Information
For detailed information regarding online registration and other registration options , see page 94
Online registration is available for most of Heller ’ s programs ( except drop-in or free programs ). Unless otherwise noted , online registration for a program will remain open until the day before the program . After online registration is closed , registration forms will only be accepted at Heller Nature Center ; call 847.433.6901 to check program availability . Please note that a program may be cancelled early due to low enrollment .
One-Day Public Program Refund and Transfer Policy
A refund or transfer for public 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 .
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 .
CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RENTAL
Hit the snow on three miles of ungroomed trails at Heller Nature Center . You can rent skis for the day whenever snow conditions permit ( 4 ” base or greater ). No overnight rentals available . Rental includes no-wax skis , boots and poles . Sizes available for six-year-olds through adults . A driver ’ s license or $ 20 deposit is required per rental . No reservations are taken . Cash , checks or credit card payments are accepted . Call 847.433.6901 to check on snow conditions .
Rental Hours Everyday 9am-4pm ( Rentals must be returned by 4:30pm )
Rental Fees $ 14 / Adult $ 9 / Child If you have your own skis , please feel free to use our trails at your leisure from dawn to dusk !

FRIDAY NIGHT SKIS

Dec 2 & 16 | Jan 6 & 20 | Feb 3 & 17
We ' re keeping ski rentals open until 8pm on select Friday nights !
( whenever snow conditions permit ) All ski rental fees and regulations apply . Bring a headlamp or ski by the light of the moon . Call 847.433.6901 to check on snow conditions .
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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 & campfire or team building . Scouts will receive a free Heller bandana ! 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 !
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY :

Natural Areas Volunteer Program

Come join the Natural Areas Volunteer Crew for a morning of RESTORATION . Workday activities include :
• Invasive species removal
• Brush pile burning
• Seed collecting and processing
• Plant , animal and habitat monitoring . Please contact Liz Ettelson at eettelson @ pdhp . org or 847.571.7740 for more information and workday location . Every Friday from 9am-Noon .
Stay up-to-date when adverse weather affects the programs and events that are important to you . See page 92 for more information .
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HELLER NATURE CENTER