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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
Tue-Sat: 10am-4pm / Sun:12-4pm
630-513-4399 / stcnature.org
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Saturday, October 1
5-7pm
All Ages
Advance Wristband Sales: $8 per person (
#10516)
Gate Admission: $10 per person
Ages 3 and under are FREE
Spend an evening searching for this mysterious creature in the Hickory Knolls Natural Area.
Lots more, too - including the Prairie Maze, Campfire, Games and Storytelling.
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Sunday, November 6
1-2:30pm
Ages 3+
FREE but please register
(#10461)
Our animals love stories too! Bring a book to read to the animals of Hickory Knolls and enjoy a fun way share a story with the entire family. Peter Rabbit, Ollie the lizard and our other friends will be joined by therapy dogs from around the area for a cozy event. A reading expert from the St. Charles Library will start the event with a short group story. Please bring a donation of paper towels for Anderson Animal Shelter.
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Fall Nature Programs for Kids
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NEW! Things That Make You Go Ewwww!
Ages 5-15
F Oct 7 / 9am-12pm
RES $15/NR $23 (#10465)
Gross? Disgusting? Cool! Come and experience the grosser side of nature though hands on activities that show off the unique ways that plants and animals have developed to survive. From buzzards to bees and decomposition to scat, we have all the bases covered! Dress to go outside. Pre-registration required.
NEW! Canine Intuitions
Ages 3+
Su Oct 16 / 2-3pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#10472)
This class is for the dog owner and dog lover that wants to be the best dog family they can be! Whether your family is considering a dog, recently got a dog, or has owned dogs your whole life, this class will go over what you need to know. Class will cover dog behavior, training, socialization, nutrition, grooming, and general fun facts! Please leave your own dogs at home but we will have a visiting dog in class.
Learn Your Birds: Hello Juncos
All Ages
Sa Oct 8 / 8-10am
FREE but please register (#11267)
As the seasons change, many birds head south in search of the food sources they favor. But just as we say goodbye to species like swallows and chimney swifts, we say hello to birds like dark-eyed juncos, which migrate to our area each fall. Join expert birders from Kane County Audubon and search for other winter visitors too, like American tree sparrows, as well as species that are migrating through.
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NEW! Native American Legends and Ways
Ages 3+
Su Oct 16 / 3-4pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#10475)
Learn about the different ways Native Americans used to survive and listen to their tales. Early people did not have a written language so they passed down information through stories and legends. Examine actual artifacts and imagine their way of life, then listen to the soothing sounds of a traditional Native American flute.
NEW! Thanks to be Outside Camp
Ages 5-12
M-W Nov 21-23 / 9am-12pm
RES $60/NR $90 (#10464)
Thanksgiving break has started and so has the cabin fever! Come ready to play, explore and meet the critters in this mini-camp that has the best of summer camp during the season of fall. Dress to go outside each day. Pre-registration required.
NEW! Gingerbread Habitats
Ages 5-12
F Dec 9 / 6:30-8pm
RES $15/NR $23 (#10467)
Every animal has a habitat, even the Gingerbread Man! Join in the fun with a nature inspired story, creature visit and then create a candy habitat to take home and enjoy or even eat. Sweet treats will abound in this program. Parents are free! Pre-registration required.
NEW! Christmas Crafts and Carols with the Critters
Ages 5-12
Tu Dec 20 / 7-8pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#10466)
Create, design and celebrate as you get ready for some holiday cheer with a green spin. Create an "up-cycle" craft to take home. Visit with the animals in this cure for cabin fever will that warm your holiday spirit. Enjoy cookies and milk at the end of the program. Pre-registration required. Adults are free!
Click on the code #s to register.
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Fall Nature Programs for Older Kids & Adults
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Girls Night Out
at the Knolls
Ages 21+
Th Sep 22 / 7-8:30pm (#11268)
RES $15/NR $23
Ladies,
grab your girlfriends and head over to Hickory Knolls for a fun-filled night with nature. Take a refreshing walk through the woodland and prairie, then head back to the nature center to unwind with chocolates and wine.
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NEW! Singing Bowls Autumn Equinox Meditation
Feel like fall is starting with a rush rather than the feeling of relaxation? Meditate to bring your stress levels down. Relax, unwind and let nature be your healer. Gather with Mike McGuigan, local musician and sound therapist, for an evening to commune with the oaks. Light refreshments served.
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NEW! Crystal Singing Bowl
Meditation Among the Trees
Ages 16+
Th Jan 5 / 7-8:30pm (#10473)
RES $15/NR $23
Did one of your New Year's resolutions include reducing stress in your life? Get off to a great start as you spend an evening enjoying the sounds of crystal bowls in the peaceful natural setting of Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Sit down, relax and allow yourself to be peaceful. Pre-registration requested, but payment available at the door.
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Click on code #s to register.
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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.
To schedule a scouting adventure,
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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, FUNtastic Fairies,
NEW! Animal Adventures
Ages 7+
Reptile Extravaganza,
Nighttime Nature
NEW! Birthday Chefs
Ages 10+
Hickory Knolls Whodunnits
NEW! Art on the Wild Side
To book your party call 630-513-4345.
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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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Heat your home and
help out a great cause!
Fundraiser for Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Firewood Sales Now to February 24
$110 per face cord*
Hardwood mix consists of oak, cherry, hickory and
walnut. Delivery included. While Supplies Last.
To place an order and arrange for delivery, call Denis Kania at 630-513-4367.
NOTE: Due to concerns over emerald ash borer, Kane County is under a State of Illinois firewood quarantine. Firewood may be delivered only to addresses within Kane County.
*A face cord is a 4' by 8' stack of approximately
220 pieces of 14"-18" in length.
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Rental Space for Any Occasion!
Weddings, Baby Showers, Business Meetings, Family Reunion or Special Events!
The Hickory Knolls Discovery Center is a 10,500 sq. ft. building featuring a spacious lobby that soars more than 20 feet in height, with floor-to-ceiling windows that frame views of the oak savanna just outside the doors. A wide range of attractions appeal to visitors of all ages including live animal displays, interactive floor-to-ceiling murals, indoor turtle pond and wetland exhibit, and more.
Available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Kitchen and audio visual equipment at an additional fee.
For more information, call Tricia at 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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