EXPLORE NATURE
YOUTH Family Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 3 AND UP
Winter Crafts Workshop • AGES 4 AND UP Get ready for the holidays by making nature-themed or recycled gifts for friends and family. While you sip hot cocoa, make a tree cookie ornament, a holiday tree, a milkweed pod ornament and more. To wrap your gifts, design your own wrapping paper using our rubber stamps and stickers on recycled paper or paper bags. Price is per person. All adults and children attending must be registered. At least one adult must attend with each family or group. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84839 Dec 2 Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $6/$9 84838 Dec 2 Sa 1:00-3:00 pm $6/$9 ADULT Adult Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 18 AND UP Join a naturalist on an early morning hike to view autumn colors and maybe spot a migrating bird or two. The trails are mostly grassy or dirt paths. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84840 Oct 24 Tu 10:00-11:30 am $5/$10 84804 Dec 6 W 10:00-11:30 am $5/$10 Adult Owl Prowl • AGES 18 AND UP Join a naturalist to learn about our native owl species then go on a hike to call and listen for our local owls. Meets on the nature center deck. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84805 Nov 11 Sa 5:00-6:30 pm $5/$10 Forest Therapy Walk with Tea Ceremony • AGES 18 AND UP Immerse yourself in nature with a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and experience the benefits of forest therapy. This will be a slow (less than 1 mile) mindful walk connecting to nature through your senses. The walk will conclude with a tea ceremony made from organic tea plants from the therapist’s garden. The walk is held entirely outdoors. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Meets on the nature center deck. Support for this program provided by the DuPage Foundation. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84816 Oct 22 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $15/$23 Holiday Evergreen Centerpiece • AGES 18 AND UP Learn basic floral design skills while creating a beautiful fresh evergreen centerpiece. Class work will explore tools, evergreen identification, shape, use of textures, floral care and personalization ideas. Design will include fresh evergreens, pinecones and seasonal trim and ribbons. All supplies included but you may add personal touches. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 86636 Dec 9 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $38/$57
Join a naturalist on a morning hike to view the autumn colors. Dress for the weather. The trails are mostly grassy or dirt paths. Younger children may be carried. Bring a water bottle and wear sturdy walking shoes. Meets on the nature center deck. Price is per family of up to four; only one family member needs to register. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84815 Sep 30 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $10/$20 Nature Discovery Kits • AGES 4-10 Discover nature at home with one of our themed Nature Discovery Kits! Kits include: Information/instruction sheets, coloring pages and/or scavengers hunts, supplies for crafts and materials/instructions for a game or two. Most kits are designed for a family of up to 4 children; other kits are for one child only. Please see each kit description for specific details on kit themes and availability. (ah) GOING BATTY KIT: October is Bat Appreciation Month! Use our Going Batty Nature Discovery Kit to celebrate these amazing flying mammals with fun activities and a craft. Take home kit includes: Information/ Instruction sheet, book list, coloring sheets, supplies for four (4) bat crafts, and materials and/or instructions for two batty games. This kit is designed for a family of up to 4 children. Items not included: crayons or markers, scissors and tape. Additional craft materials available for an extra fee. Please note: An email confirmation will be sent when your kit is ready to pick up. (ah) CODE DATE R/N 84830 Sep 1-Oct 31 $16/$24 Nature Playtime • AGES 1 1/2-3 Playing is how children learn and research shows how important spending time outside is for a child’s physical, social and mental development. Join a naturalist for a fall multi-week session. Each themed, but unstructured, nature playtime takes place completely outdoors rain or shine so dress for the weather. Please note: Your child will get wet and dirty - it’s part of the fun! Caregivers stay with their child. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Park Lower Picnic Grove • 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84831 Sep 20-Oct 25 W 10:00-11:00 am $119/$149 Trees for Kids • AGES 6-10 Kids and their families are invited to learn about trees. Following a short presentation covering planting procedures and post-planting care, each family will given a potted tree to plant in their own yard. Then, your family can watch as your tree grows over the years! Register only one member of your family; at least one adult must attend per family. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 84849 Sep 16 Sa 10:00-11:00 am $10/$15 84850 Sep 16 Sa 1:00-2:00 pm $10/$15
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