March Events
March 16 & 17, 10-11:30am
Homeschool Explorations
Tekakwitha Woods FP 35W076
Villa Marie Rd., Saint Charles
630-444-3190
www.kaneforest.com
March 17 & 18, 7-9pm
Under Par
Murphy Junior High School
26923 Grande Park Blvd.,
Plainfield
630-554-1010
www.oswegolandpd.org
Designed for home school families
with children ages 5-10 although all
ages are welcome. Each month we
cover a new topic at a different forest preserve, with lots of hands-on
activities and plenty of fun. Space
is limited, please reserve your spot.
Fee: $2/person; $8/family of four
or more.
Fore! It’s eighteen holes of comedy
in this collection of one acts from
Limelight student writers. Eighteen
holes, eighteen scenes, each taking place on the same night at the
Steel Valley Putt-Putt in Youngstown,
Ohio. Join us for an evening of
laughs, and bring your clubs!
Tickets: $8 for Adults, $6 for Students/Seniors.
March 16, 7-8pm
Nature Book Group
Creek Bend Nature Center,
37W700 Dean St., St Charles
www.kaneforest.com
March 18-20, Fri. 1-9pm
Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo 2016
Arlington Park Racecourse, 2200
W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights
www.petchicago.com
This monthly gathering is designed
for book-lovers and nature enthusiasts. Every month we’ll discuss a
book about the environment, nature, or related topics. Light refreshments will be provided. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: Barbara Kingsolver’s
engaging narrative is enriched by
husband Steven Hopp’s in-depth reports on the science and industry of
food, and daughter Camille’s youthful perspective on cooking and food
culture. FREE.
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo is
America’s largest family pet expo all
under one roof, featuring world-class
entertainment, demonstrations, the
latest pet products and hundreds of
animal rescue groups. Please leave
pets at home unless part of a performance or exhibit. $10/adults, $5/
ages 3-12, $7/parking. Friday only,
buy one get one same price admission FREE from 5-9pm.
March 17
Stories in the Woods
Heller Nature Center
2821 Ridge Rd., Highand Park
847-579-4184
www.hellernaturecenter.org
Enjoy story time with a naturalist
and then take a short hike and create a craft to take home. Ages 3-6.
$8/Adult and child, $3/additional
child. No pre-registration required.
Oaklee’s Family GuideTM for Chicagoland
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MAR/APR 2016