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A facility of the St. Charles Park District
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3795 Campton Hills Road
In the James O. Breen Community Park
HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, 12-4pm
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Friday, March 18
6-8:30pm
Ages 3+
RES $15/NR $22.50
(#5725)
Nature is full of superheroes! Special guests from DuPage County Forest Preserve's Willowbrook Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will highlight the amazing Blanding's turtles. Join us for an exciting evening of critter visits and games as we uncover the super powers of turtles, spiders and bats. Come hungry! We will be prepared to feed your inner ninja turtle with pizza, drinks and dessert. Costumes encouraged. A parent must be registered for this event. One parent may accompany multiple children from the same household. Advance registration required.
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RES $15/NR $22
(#5735)
Get ready to hop into spring! Children and parents will work together to decorate flower pots and plant lettuce seeds for a take-home garden. We will play rabbit-inspired games. Meet Peter Rabbit and take your photo with him--our resident 'Easter Bunny.'
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Spring Nature Programs for Kids
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NEW!
Paw Patrolâ„¢ Recycling Power
Ages 2+
Sa May 14 / 10-11am
RES $5/NR $8 (#9396)
Calling all Paw Patrolâ„¢ fans to the lookout! Come help Rocky recycle as you play games and make a craft with items saved from the landfill. Join us on this urgent mission and be ready to have fun. Adults are free!
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NEW!
Bunny Breakfast & Hike
Ages 3+
Sa Apr 16 / 9-10:30am
RES $4/NR $6 (#8570)
Peter Rabbit and the Piggies, his guinea pig friends, know a lot about being a mammal. Enjoy donuts, juice and coffee while meeting these furry friends and then head out for a short hike to see what native mammals make their home in the forest. Under age 3 is free; child must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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NEW!
Natural Beauties Spa Day
Ages 3+
Su Apr 24 / 2-3pm
RES $12/NR $18 (#8617)
Come prepared to be treated like a princess for the day as we make natural beauty items and a craft to take home. This spa day is designed to nourish the beauty that is both on the inside and outside. Princess costumes welcome. Adults are free.
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NEW!
Simply Grand Nature: Get Growing
Ages 3-6
F Apr 15 / 11:30am-12:30pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#8636)
Time to think spring and get growing! Exciting times are underway under the ground. Learn about the amazing ways plants are starting to emerge from their long winter's nap, and even plant some seeds to take home. To make this time together even more special, adults are free. Held at PCC.
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Simply Grand Nature: Weather Watchers
Ages 3-6
F May 13 / 11:30am-12:30pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#8639)
Oh the joy of spring in the Midwest! No matter what is happening outside, we will be able to celebrate the change of the seasons and learn about what is happening in your backyard. To make this time even more special, adults are free. Held at PCC.
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Why Series: Why Do Insects Have Six Legs?
Ages 3+
Sa Jun 4 / 10-11am
RES $5/NR $8 (#9158)
Parents, how many times have you heard the question - WHY? Let our nature experts help answer these pressing inquiries through hands-on activities, crafts, animal visits and games. Learn what makes an insect an insect as we use nets and magnifiers to discover these creatures' amazing features.
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Wild Edible Plants in Spring
Ages 8+
Sa May 21 / 2-4pm
RES $10/NR $15 (#8603)
Nibble on the new shoots of spring and see how delicious plants can be! Learn where most of our food originally came from while hiking through our natural area. Finish with a taste of some wild edible plants and go home with a great recipe. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Ages 3+
Th Apr 28 / 6:30-8pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#8621)
Bring your favorite pup for some exercise along the trails of Hickory Knolls. Begin with a hot dog dinner for the humans and dog biscuit snack for your pup and end with a stroll in the forest. All dogs must be leashed. One person can bring up to two dogs. Meet at the campfire ring behind building. Ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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Spring Nature Programs for Older Kids & Adults
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Crane Creek: Birding Mecca of the World
Ages 18+
Th May 12 / 7-8am
RES $95/NR $143 (#9093)
Explore Crane Creek State Park on the shores of Lake Erie - a premiere spring migrant trap for birds waiting to make the lake crossing into Canada, Metzger Marsh and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. All levels of birding experience welcome. Fee includes 2 1/2 days of field instruction, group equipment, an informal list review and instruction each evening in Port Clinton, OH. Not included are transportation, meals and lodging. Use May 11 as a travel day. Birding begins on May 12 and ends at noon on May 14. Directions and hotel list will be sent following registration.
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Happy Hikers Walking Group
Ages 18+
Wednesdays, Mar 9-May 25
8:30-9:30am
FREE but please register (#9648)
Hit the trail and share your knowledge and appreciation for the natural world while you enjoy friendship and fresh air. Hikes are roughly one hour long on moderate terrain. Wear appropriate shoes. Dress for the weather. Free but registration is required.
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NEW! Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation
Among the Trees
Ages 16+
Tu May 3 / 7-8:30pm
RES $15/NR $23 (#8628)
Long day? Things didn't go your way? Meditate to bring your stress levels down. Relax, unwind and let nature be your healer. A local musician and sound therapist offers an evening to commune with the oaks. Light refreshments served.
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Signs of Spring, Audubon Style
Ages 16+
Sa Apr 9 / 8-10am
FREE but please register (#9541)
Spring is in the air...or is it? Regardless of what the weather may be in early April, the signs that winter is waning are undeniable--if you know what to look for. Join the birding pros from Kane County Audubon in search of early spring migrants. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather.
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Volunteers Needed!
Give Nature a Hand
Join naturalist staff for weekly restoration days in the community's scenic natural areas!
Saturdays - 9am-12pm
1st: Hickory Knolls Natural Area
2nd: Norris Woods Nature Preserve
3rd: Ferson Creek Fen Nature Preserve
4th: Persimmon Woods
To volunteer, call 630-513-4367.
For more details, visit stcnature.org.
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It's time to get your
Rain Barrel
$65 each including tax
- Water Your Plants
- Wash Your Car
- Lower Your Water Bill
- Reduce Polluted Runoff for Streams & Rivers
Rain Barrels are a simple, efficient, low-cost method for homeowners to collect and recycle water. Using rain as a resource in rain gardens and rain barrels can have a dramatic impact on water quality in our rivers and streams and will help reduce flooding. Rain barrels are simply large containers that capture rainwater at the end of your downspout. It only takes about a half hour of steady rainfall to fill up a rain barrel.
Place order: April 1 - May 10
Pick up order: May 21
55-gallon recycled food grade plastic rain barrel equipped with a spigot, garden hose threaded overflow, top screen to keep out bugs & debris and screw-off lid. Installation accessories available for an additional fee.
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SCOUTING OUT
Programs for boy and girl scouts are one hour long and held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. The fee is $50 for up to 15 scouts and scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Topics can be customized to meet the needs of your group. Naturalists will assist individual scouts working on their Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards or their Eagle Scout Rank.
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Celebrate your Birthday at
Hickory Knolls!
Parties are two hours long and are held in the Wahoo Room. Weather permitting, parties will venture outdoors.
For more information visit stcnature.org
Ages 4+
Bug Bonanza, Dino Dig or FUNtastic Fairies
Ages 7+
Reptile Extravaganza, Hickory Knolls Whodunnits
or Nighttime Nature
To book your party call 630-513-4345.
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All programs held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, unless noted.
3795 Campton Hills Road / 630-513-4399 / stcnature.org
RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident
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