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Join us as we explore The Grove in the winter and learn all about what animals do when the weather gets cold . Each day features a different theme . Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather as a large portion of this program will be outdoors . This is a drop off program and a daily snack is included .

This day marks the beginning of a " new year " for trees while they are still in their winter sleep . In just a few short months trees will emerge from their slumber , start to bloom , and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle . Learn all about trees , their gifts to people , and find out more about the new fruit forest at The Grove during this celebration of trees and nature .

The Winter Solstice marks the onset of winter , at the time of the shortest day and the longest night in the northern hemisphere . The natural phenomena gives us the perfect opportunity to celebrate the seasons , geography , and the Earth ’ s natural occurrences . Learn with your senses through hands-on activities as we celebrate the cool and bare landscape that winter delivers . Guided winter hike included .

Meet Max , our resident squirrel , and learn all about these highly active and very entertaining critters . Find out how many different kinds of squirrels live in Illinois , what they are like , and why these nutty animal are so important to our ecosystem .

Learn all about the world of bears - from what they eat to where they live . Your child will have the chance to feel bear fur and touch some real claws and teeth !

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