Paddle in Nature Ages: 12–14 August 4–6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 9 am–3 pm
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Develop paddling skills and explore nature using solo
Nature Animal Investigators Ages: 6–7 July 7–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove July 21–25 . . . Ryerson Conservation Area & Wright Woods August 4–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 9 am–12 pm
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kayaks, tandem canoes and stand-up paddleboards. Learn about the native aquatic plants and animals of local waterways. Beginner level. $229 R / $321 NR
Spiders, Slugs and Really Cool Bugs Ages: 8–9 July 7–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove July 21–25 . . . Ryerson Conservation Area & Wright Woods August 4–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 9 am–12 pm
Trek through forests, prairies and wetlands to learn about
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the animal species that call Lake County home. Discover
Campers will learn what makes Lake County’s crawling,
the adaptations of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
flying and slimy invertebrates special. Animals without
and insects through hands-on investigations and live
backbones are the largest group of animals on Earth.
animal encounters. $159 R / $223 NR
Each day highlights different ecosystems and the
Ecosystem Explorers Ages: 10–12 July 28–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 9 am–3 pm
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Seek adventure. Explore a new local ecosystem each day and learn what habitats make Lake County special. Get
invertebrates that inhabit them. $159 R / $223 NR
Young Nature Explorers Ages: 4–5 with an adult July 8–10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove July 22–24. . . Ryerson Conservation Area & Wright Woods August 5–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 9:30–11:30 am
up close to the plants and animals inhabiting different
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ecosystems and discover what steps the Forest Preserves
Allow your little one time to explore the wonders of
takes to conserve wild spaces. $229 R / $321 NR
Fishing 1 Ages: 9–11 July 7–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove July 14–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove August 4–8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 8:30–11:30 am
nature. Seek adventure in a new habitat each day to discover what lives and grows there. Natural items, creativity and imagination will spark your child’s love for play and learning in nature. $64 R / $89 NR. Adults free. Register adult and child.
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Explore the watery world fish inhabit and learn the basic skills, techniques and bait to catch them. Each day includes 1.5 hours of fishing. Equipment provided. $189 R / $265 NR
Fishing 2 Ages: 12–14 July 21–25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove July 28–August 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove August 11–15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Grove 8:30–11:30 am
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Want to improve your fishing skills? Learn about fish behavior, bait selection, lures and techniques. Each day includes 1.5 hours of fishing. One day of guided boat fishing also included. Equipment provided. $199 R / $279 NR LAK E COUNTY FOR E ST PRE S E RVES
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