September 2020 Guide | Page 67

The Grove SLITHERIN' SNAKES Meet some common Illinois snakes and their babies. Discover how they move, where they live, and what they eat! A trained Grove animal handler will help shed light on some of the common misconceptions about these legless wonders. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults and children must register separately. Location: Interpretive Center ID# DAY/TIME DATE 107112-A Su • 11 am-12 pm 9/13 AGES FEE 6+ $5 BEES PLEASE! Join us virtually via ZOOM with a real live bee keeper as we explore a real live bee hive. We’ll discover the world of bees and learn why they are so important to the life cycle of many of your favorite fruits and vegetables. Learn what bees like to eat, where they live, and how they help people. This program is intended for children 8-13 years old. Younger children are welcomed to visit with the help of a parent. Location: Zoom ID# DAY/TIME DATE 107019-A Su • 11 am-12 pm 9/20 AGES FEE 8-13 $3 MUSHROOM MANIA Join us as we shed some light on our friend the fungus. Unearth the mystery of what a mushroom is, how fungus grows, and their benefits to our ecosystems. Dress appropriately as we will head out on a hike to find the many different kinds of fungus that grow at The Grove. No mushrooms will be collected on our hike. Space is limited. All participants should register separately. Location: Interpretive Center ID# DAY/TIME DATE 107032-A Su • 10-11:30 am 9/6 107032-B Su • 2-3:30 pm 9/6 AGES FEE (R/NR) 10+ $6/$7 KENNICOTT GIRLS CLUB This STEMtember, join the club everyone's talking about! The Kennicott Girls Club explores traditional roles and tasks typically performed by women of the past through hands-on activities. Kennicott Girls Club provides a fun STEM-focused learning environment designed to empower children to try new things, think outside the box, and develop confidence. This fall is 10 sessions long. New members are always welcomed! Location: Kennicott House ID# DAY/TIME DATES 107050-A Sa • 9:30-11:30 am 9/19-11/21 AGES FEE (R/NR) 7-12 $155/$195