Oaklee's Family Guide September/October 2017 | Page 15
September Events & Activities
Sept. 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Nature Tykes
St. Charles: 630-444-3190 http://www.kaneforest.com
Sept. 30, 9am - 9pm
STEM-O-Rama
Sandwich: 630-442-4656 http://threefirescouncil.org/
portfolio/stem-o-rama/
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: Program geared
for 3-year olds explores the natural world through a variety of
activities. Sessions include stories, nature hikes, songs, games,
or crafts. A parent or caregiver must accompany child. Advance
registration is required.
Sandwich Fairgrounds, 1401 Suydam Rd: STEM-O-Rama is
open to elementary, middle school and high school youth
interested in STEM – science, technology, engineering and
math – and will provide hundreds of demonstrations and
exhibits designed to show science in a fun, outdoor and
engaging environment.
Sept. 28, 1pm - 2pm
Little Naturalists
St. Charles: 630-444-3190 http://www.kaneforest.com
Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St.: Hour-long
program for 4-5 year olds, features nature stories, hikes,
songs, games and crafts. This is a “drop-off” program; adults
and siblings may walk the trails or wait in the nature center.
Advance registration is required.
Sept. 30, 10am - 1pm
National Public Lands Day
Batavia: 630-762-2741 http://www.kaneforest.com
Dick Young Forest Preserve, 39W115 Main St.: National Public
Lands Day is America’s largest, single-day volunteer event
dedicated to improving public lands. Event is for families,
scouts, groups or individuals. For groups of more than 10,
contact volunteer coordinator at 630-762-2741 or e-mail
[email protected].
Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m
Student Harvest Days
Campton Hills: http://www.garfieldfarm.org
Garfield Farm Museum, 3N016 Garfield Road: Museum
volunteers demonstrate 19th century living to school children.
Limited to 600 students. $5. Reservations required.
Sept. 30, 10am - 4pm
Green Fair
Wheaton: 630-545-9710 https://www.scarce.org/scarce-green-
fair/
Sept. 29, 10am - Noon
Be Creative Day
Bartlett: 630-837-3348 http://www.bartlettlibrary.org
DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Rd: You’ll find
everything green at the annual Green Fair on September 30.
Eco-vendors, green speakers, alternative fuel vehicles, farmer’s
market, recycling extravaganza, children’s activities and more.
Bartlett Public Library District, 800 S. Bartlett Road: All