EXPLORE NATURE
YOUTH Family Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 3 AND UP
Nature Playtime • AGES 1 1/2-3 Playing is how children learn! 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 may get wet and dirty - it’s part of the fun! Caregivers stay with their child. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Picnic Lower Grove • 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. 118231 Sep 23-Oct 28 W 10:00-11:00 am $124/$154 Winter Crafts Workshop • AGES 4 AND UP Get ready for the holidays! While you sip hot cocoa, make nature-themed crafts for your friends and family. To wrap your gifts, design your own wrapping paper using our rubber stamps and stickers on recycled paper or paper bags. Hot glue guns may be used, with adult participant supervision, to embellish the crafts. All adults and children attending must be registered; price is per person. At least one adult must attend with each
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. 118237 Sep 19 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $14/$20 118218 Oct 10 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $14/$20 Grow a Family Tree • AGES 6 AND UP Learn about trees and go home with a tree to plant in your yard. Your family will get to watch as the tree grows over the years! This is a great program for kids, families, and adults who love nature. Instruction will be provided for participants on how trees grow and how to plant and care for the tree they will receive. Program is free but you must register, and attend the presentation, to obtain a tree. Register only one member of your family; at least one adult must attend per family. One tree will be given to each household. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 118221 Sep 26 Sa 10:00-11:00 am Free 118222 Sep 26 Sa 1:00-2:00 pm Free 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) CODE DATE R/N GOING BATTY: October is Bat Appreciation Month! Use our Going Batty take-home kit to celebrate these amazing flying mammals with fun activities and a craft. Take home kit includes: Information on bats, book list, coloring/activity sheets, supplies for four (4) bat crafts, and two batty games. Kit is designed for families of up to 4 children. Items not included: crayons or markers, scissors and tape. Quantities are limited. 118236 Sep 1-Oct 31 $18/$27 SUPER SPIDERS: Spiders do have superpowers, from sneaky camouflage to amazing jumping abilities and creating super strong silk “rope”. Use our Super Spiders take-home kit to learn more about spiders with fun activities and a craft. Kit is designed for a family of up to 4 children. Take home kit includes: Information on spiders, book list, coloring/activity sheets, supplies for four (4) spider crafts and spider games. Extra craft materials are available for an extra fee. Items not included: crayons or markers, scissors, tape, magnifying glasses and flashlights. 118235 Sep 1-Oct 31 $18/$27
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Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 118233 Dec 5 Sa 1:00-3:00 pm
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118234 Dec 5
Sa 10:00 am-12:00 pm $7/$10
ADULT Adult Hike with a Naturalist • AGES 18 AND UP
Join a naturalist on a morning hike to view the autumn colors. Dress for the weather. The trails are mostly grassy or dirt paths. Meets on the nature center deck. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center Deck • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 118238 Oct 24 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $8/$12 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. 118219 Oct 4 Su 10:00 am-12:00 pm $16/$24 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, other natural items, seasonal trim and ribbons. All supplies, including tools, are provided but you may bring and add personal touches. (ah) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Knoch Knolls Nature Center River Room • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. 118223 Dec 12 Sa 10:00-11:30 am $49/$79
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