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