A new exhibit at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center will make its official debut at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30pm on Tuesday, February 28.
The new display, located at the west end of Hickory Knolls' lobby, has as its centerpiece a bull musk ox surrounded by terrain typical of the end of Illinois's last Ice Age. Interpretive signs tell the story of change as a constant in our region's past, and how plants and animals that are familiar to us today were vital then too, according to Pam Otto, Manager of Nature Programs and Interpretive Services.
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Fun facts: did you know that the jellyfish is the most venomous animal on Earth but has no brain or eyes? Or that 15,080,330 bricks were used to make The LEGO Movie? Or that the first lemonade stand was launched by a child in New York over 130 years ago?
Super-heroes, super-spies and super animals will make for a super-fun time in classes and programs designed to help give kids a welcome brain boost.
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Investigate everything EGG-cellent about Easter through hand on experiments! How strong is an eggshell? Learn about gravity and friction through egg racing. Try out STEM launching strategies. Experience Peep Science. Learn about the anatomy and care of a rabbit. Make Easter Oobleck and more! Lots of guaranteed "ooohs and ahhhs".
Teams that played in the summer 2016 season will have priority registration until March 15. New teams can put their name on a list until this date. Spots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All teams can roster up to 20 players. All teams will be required to pay a $50 deposit at the time of registration to hold their spot in the league. This deposit will be held as a one game forfeit fee and will be refunded after the season if no forfeits are used. All registration is done on a team basis.
Leagues start the week of May 1
Ages 18+
* Men's 12-inch Recreational * Co-Ed League * Woman's Softball League * Men's Leisure League
Age 30+
* Men's 30+ Softball League
For more information click here or call Melissa Caine at 630-513-4336.
