EXPLORE NATURE
YOUTH Family Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 3 AND UP
ADULT Adult Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 18 AND UP
Join a naturalist on an early morning hike to learn about the animals and plants that call Knoch Knolls Park home. The route is mostly over grassy or gravel paths. Younger children may be carried. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. Program is free but registration is required. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 83152 Aug 19 Sa 10:00-11:30 am Free Fishin’ Kids • AGES 5-11 Learn all the basics of fishing including how to rig a pole, bait the hook, cast and handle fish. Parent must remain with their child(ren) during the class. Bring folding lawn chairs and remember your camera! All fishing poles, bait and tackle are provided. We’ll be fishing rain or shine (but not if it’s thundering), so please dress for the weather. Fishing takes place at the Knoch Knolls Park pond. Price is per child; at least one adult must attend with each family. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Picnic Grove • 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. 83171 May 21 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $22/$33 83172 Jun 4 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $22/$33 83173 Jun 13 Tu 5:00-7:00 pm $22/$33 Nature Discovery Kits • AGES 4-10 Discover nature at home with one of our themed Nature Discovery Kits! Kits include all of the special supplies you need to create these fun take- home projects! Extra crafts materials are available for an extra fee. An email confirmation will be sent when your kit is ready to pick up. (ah) CODE DATE R/N FIREFLIES KIT: July is Firefly month! Use our Fireflies Nature Discovery Kit to learn about local fireflies and their bright flights. Take home kit includes: Information sheet, firefly book list, coloring/activity sheets, supplies for four (4) firefly crafts, and materials and/or instructions for a flashlight/firefly game. Four additional firefly crafts available for an extra fee. Items not included: crayons or markers, scissors, flashlights and jars with lids. Pick up location: Knoch Knolls Nature Center. Please wait until you receive an email to pick up your kit. 84723 Jun 1-Jul 31 $16/$24
Join a naturalist on a morning hike to learn about the natural history of Knoch Knolls Park along the way. The route is over mostly grassy or gravel paths. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. Program is free but registration is required. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 83151 Aug 12 Sa 10:00-11:30 am Free 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? Or just curious about the Garden Plots and what is grown there? Visit the plots when they are in their full glory! 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. 84724 Aug 26 Sa 10:00-11:00 am Free
BRING YOUR OWN MEALS & WE’LL SUPPLY THE S’MORES!
FAMILY
REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS
Pack up the family for a fun Saturday night of camping close to home! Bring your own food for dinner and breakfast. We’ll provide the campfire for Saturday night marshmallow roasting. After dinner, enjoy a naturalist-led twilight hike and S’mores around the campfire.
JUNE 10-11 • 4:00 PM-9:00 AM KNOCH KNOLLS PARK PICNIC GROVE 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. Code: 80752
JUNE 17-18 • 4:00 PM-9:00 AM KNOCH KNOLLS PARK PICNIC GROVE 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. Code: 80753
AGES 3 AND UP • $17(R) $25(NR)
Each child, ages 3 and up, plus all adults must register. Children younger than 3 are free and do not require registration. Please leave pets at home. A detailed email will be sent one week prior to the event. In case of inclement weather, the campout will take place June 24-25 instead. Check the Rainout Line after 12:00 pm on the day of the campout for the status of the program. Refund requests must be made one week in advance. (ah)
9 AM TO 12 PM
Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road
Saturday, July 22
FREE NATURE-THEMED SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Butterflies & Bees AUGUST 5, 7-11, 2023
65 SUMMER 2023
NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT Promoting healthy lives, minds and community
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