General Information
HELLER N ATURE CENTER
For detailed information regarding online registration and other
registration options, see page 78
Online registration is available for most of Heller’s programs
(except drop-in or free programs). Unless otherwise noted,
online registration for a program will remain open until the
morning of the program. After online registration is closed,
registration forms will only be accepted at Heller Nature
Center; call 847.433.6901 to check program availability. Please
note that a program may be cancelled early due to low
enrollment.
One-Day Public Program Refund and
Transfer Policy
A refund or transfer for public programs must be requested at
least four days in advance. No refunds or transfers are issued
after this time.
Weather Policy
All programs are conducted rain or shine. In the event of
extreme or dangerous weather, the program will be cancelled
and participants will be refunded in full.
Please dress for the weather.
Lake Cook Chapter of the
Illinois Audubon Society
lakecookaudubon.org
Group and Custom Programs
Heller staff will design an environmental education or
outdoor recreation program to meet your needs or you may
choose from an established program such as geocaching,
archery, canoeing or teambuilding. Scouts will receive a free
Heller bandana! Dates, times and availability vary. For more
information, call 847.433.6901.
Wander Woods
Visit our nature playspace and let your imagination guide you!
Unstructured nature play has been proven to build motor skills,
creativity, attention span, social skills and so much more in kids
(and adults!) of all ages. Dig, Build, Crawl, Listen, Climb…a few
of the many activities the playspace encourages. Open daily
from dawn to dusk. Come explore today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Natural Areas Volunteer Program
Stay up-to-date when adverse weather affects the
programs and events that are important to you.
Sign up today at pdhp.org.
Come join the Natural Areas Summer Volunteer Crew for a
morning of RESTORATION.
Workday activities include:
• Invasive species removal
• Brush pile burning
• Seed collecting and processing
• Plant, animal and habitat monitoring.
Please contact Liz Ettelson at [email protected] or
847.571.7740 for more information and to register.
This program runs 9am-noon Tuesdays-Friday in June & July
Summer 2016 • Park District of Highland Park
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