FUNGUS AMONG US All ages welcome Step into the marvelous world of mushrooms and other fungus. Interactive activities include mushroom dissection, fungus hike through the forest, mushroom craft and more! Day: Sunday Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Fee: $7 33424A w/Resident ID: $4 Date: June 25 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver LITTLE STEWARD All ages welcome Introduced from Europe originally as a food plant, garlic mustard has become a serious concern in the forests across Illinois. Learn why garlic mustard needs to be controlled, how to identify it, participate in a garlic mustard pulling contest and see how a little stewardship goes a long way. Day: Sunday Time: 2:00-3:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center-Pavilion Fee: $7 33430A w/Resident ID: $4 Date: June 11 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver TOAD YOU SO! All ages welcome Get ready for a hoppy adventure as we search for toads in the forest and ponds, use dip nets to search for tadpoles at Hidden Lakes, learn the differences between toads and frogs, and make a toad house for your lawn. Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 am-12:30 pm Location: Hidden Lakes Fee: $10 33431A w/Resident ID: $6 Date: August 5 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver MONARCH MADNESS All ages welcome Come join us to learn about the Monarch butterfly. Participants will discover the natural history of monarch butterflies, explore their amazing migratory habits, learn about their life cycle, and find out what you can do to help them. Day: Sunday Time: 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Pavilion Fee: $7 33401A Resident ID: $4 Date: July 30 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver
NATURE PROGRAMS
GNOME ONE’S OUT THERE All ages welcome Discover the magical world of gnomes and explore the woodland in search of these secretive creatures. Design your gnome for your home. Day: Saturday Time:1:30-2:30 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Fee: $7 33428A w/Resident ID: $4 Date: August 5 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver CAMPFIRE DESSERTS All ages welcome Enjoy a collection of some fresh roasted campfire desserts. A fire craft and games will be included. Day: Friday Time: 6:00-7:30 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Fee: $11 33429A w/Resident ID: $7 Date: August 25 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver SUMMER SOLSTICE WALK Adults Enjoy an evening nature walk through the Conservation Area to celebrate the passage of spring into summer on the longest day of the year. We’ll learn about the solstice, discover some of the trees and wildlife of the Conservation Area. Enjoy time around a campfire after the hike. Day: Tuesday Time: 7:30-9:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center - Pavilion Fee: $10 33405A w/Resident ID: $5 Date: June 20 Key Contact: Melinda Weaver
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by paying adult.
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