Spring 2021 Brochure | Page 39

Lunch and Learn Nature Workshop | Seniors Enjoy a fun and informative hands-on workshop or discussion over lunch ! This program is presented in cooperation with the Highland Park and Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Senior Centers . * Fee is senior center member / non-member . Call the Highland Park Senior Center at 847.432.4110 to register .
Apr 13 | Virtual – The Natural Naturalist Kim White Tu 1:30-2:30pm $ Free / 5 *
IN-PERSON May 25 | Heller Nature Center – Spring Birds Tu 1:30-2:30pm $ Free / 5 *
One-Day Family and Adult Programs
Stories in the Woods | Adult & Child , Ages 6 mo-6 yrs
Engage in a hands-on nature inspired activity , enjoy a story and
take a short hike with a naturalist . Child must attend with a paid
participating adult . Pre-registration required .
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Mar 10
10-11am $ 5
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Mar 24
10-11am $ 5
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Apr 7
10-11am $ 5
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Apr 21
10-11am $ 5
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May 5
10-11am $ 5
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May 19
10-11am $ 5
Maple Syrup Harvest | Ages 6-Adult Discover the sweet sugar from our maple trees . Take a short hike to learn about how to identify the right tree , know when trees are ready , how to tap a tree and the process of making the sweet syrup . Children must attend with a paid participating adult . Mar 13 | Sunset Park Woods 2245152-A Sa 10-11am $ 12 2245152-B Sa 11:30am-12:30pm $ 12
Orienteering | Ages 6-Adults Learn how to use a compass and what it means to put red in the shed . Find out if you can navigate through the orienteering course while equipped with a map and compass . Map , compass , and instructions provided . Children must attend with a paid participating adult . Mar 20 | Sunset Park 2245242-A Sa 10-11:30am $ 12
Explore S ’ more Parks ! | All Ages Explore a different park each time while taking an interactive hike with a naturalist that ends around a cozy campfire with s ’ mores ! Children under two are free . Children must attend with a paid participating adult . Mar 26 | Sunset Woods Park 2245100-A F 6-7:30pm $ 12 Apr 16 | Mooney Park 2245100-B F 6-7:30pm $ 12 May 14 | Danny Cunniff Park 2245100-C F 6-7:30pm $ 12
Archery Challenge Series | Ages 8-Adult
Learn the basics of archery , then spend time practicing on the
range ! Join us on Mondays for traditional archery , as we shoot
at a standard target . Come on Thursdays if you would rather
aim your arrows at balloons to see how many you can pop . Or
sign up for a weekend to play games like archery tic-tac-toe or
battleship . All equipment and instruction provided .
2245243-A
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
Apr 10 2245243-B
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3-4:15pm
$ 12
Apr 12 2245243-C
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
Apr 18 2245243-D
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3-4:15pm
$ 12
Apr 22 2245243-E
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
Apr 25 2245243-F
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3-4:15pm
$ 12
Apr 26 2245243-G
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
May 1 2245243-H
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3-4:15pm
$ 12
May 6 2245243-I
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
May 9 2245243-J
Su
3-4:15pm
$ 12
May 13 2245243-K
Th
6-7:15pm
$ 12
May 15 2245243-L
Sa
3-4:15pm
$ 12
May 17 2245243-M
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6-7:15pm
$ 12
May 23 2245243-N
Su
3-4:15pm
$ 12
Busy Bee Workshop | Ages 6-Adult
Look into a working hive and see why we call our bees busy ! Use real bees wax to create a candle and hand salve to help you relax after your busy week . May 15 2245185-A Sa 10-11:15am $ 30
Step into the majestic world of fairies and gnomes . Set out on a pony ride * in search of a unicorn , meet a fairy , make a craft and go on a quest to find homes built for gnomes and fairies . Don ’ t forget to wear your enchanted attire ! * pony rides are limited to riders 90 lbs and under . May 22 | All Ages 1-5pm Timed Ticket Event $ 30 / Child $ 15 / Adult
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