EXPLORE NATURE
ADULT Basic Gardening • AGES 18 AND UP
Join Master Gardener Janice Gricus to learn the basics of gardening. Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, this free workshop offers helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain a garden at the garden plots or at home. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 112524 Apr 11 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm Free Forest Therapy Walk with Tea Ceremony • AGES 18 AND UP Immerse yourself in nature and experience the healing effects of forest therapy or Shinrin-Yoku (Japanese for forest bathing). The walk is not about the destination, but instead the awakening of your senses to the natural environment around you. Reconnect with nature during these mindful walks with a certified Forest Therapy guide. The walk is held entirely outdoors. Be prepared to walk over uneven terrain. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 112522 May 3 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $16/$24 Garden Plots Tour • AGES 18 AND UP Have you been thinking about renting a garden plot at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots but have some questions? Join the Garden Plots Manager for a tour of the site, an overview of the program and the chance to ask questions. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Garden Plots Parking Lot • 811 S. West St. 115235 Apr 9 Th 9:00-10:00 am Free 115236 Apr 25 Sa 9:00-10:00 am Free Organic Gardening • AGES 18 AND UP Join Connie Kollmeyer, Agroecology Educator, from The Conservation Foundation for this free organic gardening workshop. Designed for gardeners of all levels of experience, this workshop offers helpful tips and practical suggestions on how to plant and maintain an organic garden at the garden plots or at home. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 112525 Apr 4 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm Free Spring Wildflower Walks • AGES 16 AND UP In April and May, the woods at Knoch Knolls Park explode with colorful wildflowers. Join a naturalist to view the annual Virginia Bluebells display along with many other spring wildflowers. Walk is free but registration is required. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 112554 Apr 22 W 10:00-11:30 am Free 112555 May 2 Sa 10:00-11:30 am Free
Celebrate Earth Month at Knoch Knolls Nature Center APRIL 6-30 Learn about Conservation Success Stories with our free hands-on activities in our exhibit area! Available during nature center open hours. Designed for ages 4-14 but all ages welcome.
320 Knoch Knolls Rd. napervilleparks.org/ kknc
FREE NATURE-THEMED SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Spring Is Here! MARCH 28, 30-31 & APRIL 1-3 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:30 pm Sat 9:00 am-2:30 pm • Closed Sunday River Room at Knoch Knolls Nature Center No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
320 Knoch Knolls Rd. napervilleparks.org/ kknc
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