Geneva Park District Winter 2018 Program Guide Winter2018_FINALWeb | Page 22

Peck Farm Park
Nature Programs
Family Fun at Peck
Naturally Wild Families
Families
Real Raptors
1 Class
An outdoor experience for the entire family. Join
our naturalist staff for some quality time learning
and enjoying the great outdoors. Children
under the age of 16 must be accompanied by
a registered parent or guardian. Instructor: Peck
Farm Staff (TB/KB)
$5(N/R $7)
Peck
Farm Park
F 1/19 6:30-7:30pm 1611905-01
F 2/16 6:30-7:30pm 1611905-02
F 3/16 6:30-7:30pm 1611905-03
Instructor: Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education Center (TB/KB)
$10 per person
Sunset Community Center
Sa
1/27
11:00am-12:00pm 1611906-01
Sa 1/27 1:00-2:00pm 1611906-02
Join the Fox Valley Astronomical Society for a
short discussion in the Orientation Barn, then
head outside to discover the stars, sky, and
planets! Please note: in the event of inclement weather
or heavy cloud cover, the star gazing will be cancelled, but
lecture will be held. All viewing is outdoors, so please dress
appropriately. (TB/KB) FREE!
3/24
4/21
1 Class
See live owls, falcons, and hawks up close and learn about
how humans harm these beautiful raptors, what checks and
balances are in place, and what you can do to help. Presented
by Peck Farm Park and Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and
Education Center. Presentation being held at Sunset Community Center.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Hot Cocoa Winter Walk
Star Gazing Party
Sa
Sa
All Ages
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
L
Families
1 Class
There’s nothing better than hot chocolate to keep you warm when it’s cold outside. Meet in the
Peck House to get your cup full and a few cookies before we head out for a walk in the prairie.
Then back inside to warm up and make a special winter decoration. Please dress for the weather.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Instructor: Peck Farm
Staff
$10 per person
Peck Farm Park
Sa 2/10 1:00-2:00pm 1611904-01
Certified Naturalist Program
Ages
18+
The Kane County Certified Naturalists program will launch you on a lifetime journey of exploring nearby nature. This in-depth environmental
education program for adults fosters a sense of stewardship and increases community involvement in Kane County natural areas. The program
begins with coursework that builds a comprehensive knowledge of Illinois ecology, with specific emphasis on Kane County. There are six core
classes in the winter, covering the basics of woodland ecology, prairie, wetlands, and the ecological processes that unite them all. The core classes
are held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. Attend one of these free informational sessions to find out what all the excitement is
about. Call now to reserve your spot!
Th
Sa
11/30
12/2
7:00 pm
10:00 am
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Creek Bend Nature Center
For more information, call Trish Burns at [phone].
Classes begin in January 2018 • $250/person
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