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ALL AGES
Sugar Bush Schaumburg Park District's
Breakfast with the Birds
Saturday, May 4 • 7-9 a.m. Enjoy an early morning walk to look for Spring Valley’s colorful migratory birds.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD Bunny Tracks
Saturday, April 13 • 1-3 p.m. Come see what our bunny families are up to, read a story and explore Spring Valley!
NEW • Lil’ Nature Trekkers
Saturdays • 9:30-10:45 a.m. March 23 - Maple Trees April 13 - Rocks Join a naturalist for a nature-based story, craft and outdoor exploration.
NEW • Winter Wanderers
FREE ADMISSION!
Wednesdays • 3-5 p.m. March 20 - First Signs of Spring Take a walk through the winter woods, explore animal tracks and solve winter mysteries.
MAPLE SUGARING-Originally published by Currier & Ives
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17
NEW • Nature Play Date
Thursdays • 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 18 & May 2 Explore natural wonders through age-appropriate science and spend time at Bison’s Bluff.
9 a.m.-noon
Enjoy a pancake breakfast with real maple syrup, sausage, juice and coffee. See authentic demonstrations of maple syrup production, a pioneer sugar camp, children’s puppet show, hayride and sales of syrup and other goodies. Breakfast tickets will be available for purchase midFebruary. Click here for more information.
Home School Naturalist Group Programs Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm are the perfect places for hands-on, exploration based science programs.
Springtime Schaumburg Park District's
This spring the following topics are offered: • Wetland Defenders – Using scientific techniques, determine the water quality of Spring Valley’s wetlands. • Woodland Wildflowers – Learn the parts of a flower and explore the woods for spring flowers. • Spring Birds – Go over bird watching basics, learn common bird calls and examine real bird nests. • Available every spring – Farms and Food, Gardening, Nighttime Nature, Owls: Predators of the Night, Springtime Growth, Wetlands, Conservation in Action, and Woodlands.
$4 per person • $16 per family 3 yrs & under Free
on the
Farm
Sunday, April 14 • Noon-4 p.m. Spring brings new life and activity to the Heritage Farm.
For more information about programs and pricing, or to schedule a program, call 847/985-2100.
Things to see and do for all ages! Activities include cow milking, plowing and blacksmithing demonstrations. Click here for more information.
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