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A facility of the St. Charles Park District
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HOURS
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
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Friday, April 12 | Begins at 6:30pm
Little Hoppers: Ages 1-5 | 6:30-7:15 (
#18008)
Bigger Bunnies: Ages 5-8 | 6:30-7:15 (
#18009)
Rock'n Rabbits: Ages 6+ | 8-8:45 (#18010)
RES $5/NR $8 per person
Bring your flashlight and your sense of adventure as you head into the wild to find what the Easter Bunny has left behind. Gather some treats and trade in your empty eggs for a roasting stick and marshmallow. Participants must be accompanied by an adult. One adult may accompany multiple children from the same household. Advance registration required.
Click here to register.
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Wings Over Norris Woods
All Ages
Th May 9 | 8-10am
FREE but please register (#18881)
Join the expert birders of Kane County Audubon on a leisurely walk through Norris Woods Nature Preserve, a natural area noted for its diverse plant and animal life. Spring migration will be in full swing! Bring your binoculars, or borrow a pair of ours, and prepare to be dazzled by birds decked out in their finest breeding plumages.
Held at Norris Woods Nature Preserve.
Bunny Bedtime Bash
Ages 1+
W Apr 17 | 6:30-7:15pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#18345)
Join in some bunny bedtime amusements complete with sweet stories and treats. Peter has picked out his favorite tales and has invited you to wiggle your tail over to join in the fun. Adults are free.
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Supermoon- Jr. Astronauts
Ages 1-6
Th Mar 21 | 10-11am
RES $10/NR $15 (#18365)
Come face to face the man in moon as we blast off in our pretend rocket ships! Use your imagination for this "space-tacular" adventure that celebrates the day when the moon is closest to the Earth. The rise of the moon might be passed bedtime, but this down to Earth version will let you blast off for some fun. Adults are free.
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Spring Detectives
Ages 4-12
Sa May 11 | 1-2:30pm
RES $15/NR $23 (#18419)
Explore the trails and see what is in bloom, who is awake and how the weather is ready for this new season. Meet some critters inside who will share their excitement about the warmer weather and longer days. Paint a flower pot to take home so you can welcome spring in your own backyard-and they make an excellent Mother's Day gift! Adults are free. Dress to be outside.
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On the Move with Frogs & Salamanders
Ages 8+
Sa Mar 9 | 10:30am-12pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#18252)
After a long winter, who's ready to get outside and get moving? We are! And so are our local frogs, toads and salamanders. Meet Hickory Knolls' resident amphibians and then embark on an invigorating hike to a wetland to see why these animals are out and about so early in the season. Ages 8-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Click on code #s to register.
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The Witness Tree
Ages 16+
Su Apr 28 | 6-8:30pm
RES $10/NR $15 (#18228)
Majestic oaks have graced the landscape of St. Charles for centuries. Learn the history of the federal land survey of the 1800s and how surveyors notes help us understand the natural habitats that existed here prior to settlement. Following a presentation we will hike out to see several trees in the Hickory Knolls Natural Area that were mentioned in the survey notes and are still alive today.
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Crystal Healing and Sun Catcher Making
Ages 16+
Sa Apr 6 | 10-11:30am
RES $39/NR $59 (#18286)
Christine Shanesy, founder of Soul Connections Energy Healing, will teach you about crystals and their relationship to energy along with the benefits and how to combine crystals for enhanced energy and healing. Each participant will then make their own crystal sun catcher. Beads, wire, pliers and instruction provided in fee. Additional crystals ranging from $2-$5 available for purchase day of from instructor.
Held at Pottawatomie Community Center.
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Ages 50+
M Apr 22 | 10-11am
AAC Members: Free / Nonmember $2 (#19125)
What signs of spring can you find? Explore the trails and see what is in bloom, who is awake and how the weather is ready for this new season. Meet some critters inside who will share their excitement about the warmer weather and longer days. Paint a flower pot to take home so you can welcome spring in your own backyard-and they make an excellent Mother's Day gift! Adults are free. Dress to be outside.
Held at Pottawatomie Community Center.
River of Birds
Ages 50+
Tu May 7 | 9-10am
AAC Members: Free / Nonmember $2 (#19126)
The Fox River fills an essential role as a migration corridor for birds heading to and from their breeding grounds. Spring is an especially colorful time to head out and see these stunning creatures on the move. Baltimore orioles, indigo buntings and a host of warbler species are a few of the possibilities we might see flitting among the trees of Pottawatomie Park and the Native Plant Garden. Indoor slideshow followed by outdoor walk; binoculars provided or feel free to bring your own!
Held at Pottawatomie Community Center.
Click on code #s to register.
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Guided Programs: 1 hour, $50/15 scouts,
Offered M-F after school, Th evenings & select weekends
Self-Guided Programs: $15 for 1-day use of
curriculum and materials, used on- or off-site
Programs scheduled on a first-come, first served basis
Naturalists assistance for individual scouts working on Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards or an Eagle Scout Rank
To schedule a scouting adventure, contact
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Celebrate your Birthday at
Hickory Knolls!
90-minute Nature Parties
with Naturalist-led Activities & Critter Visits
Available All Year Long
Saturday Mornings & Afternoons
or Sunday Afternoons
Dino Dig
FUNtastic Fairies
Animal Adventures:
Bug Bonanza, Reptile Extravaganza
or Critter Explorer
Your Birthday Party will include:
Reserved tables & seating
Party decorations & tableware
Themed e-vites | Set-up & clean-up
Add-On Refreshments
* Charlie Fox's Pizza (Cheese, Sausage or Pepperoni)
* Beverages: Juice or Water
For more information visit stcnature.org
To book your party call 630-513-4399.
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We have a unique space for you!
Weddings, Business Meetings, Family Gatherings
Ceremonies & Celebrations!
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. Audio visual technology and wifi available. Access to nature center exhibits and
grounds including native gardens and more than 130 acres of natural areas.
Available weekdays, evenings and weekends. Kitchen available at an additional fee.
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Details in the Summer Guide.
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Jammin' with Jim Gill
Saturday, June 22 | 9:30am
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Firefly Fest
Friday, June 28 | 7:30-9pm
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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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