OUTDOOR NATURE EXPLORATIONS
Immerse yourself and your children in the natural world! Take part in a programat LymanWoods or the Belmont Prairie!Many programs will be held outdoors so please wear comfortable clothing and take weather conditions into account. Shorts, sandals, and strollers are discouraged. If a class is canceled due to weather, we will attempt to contact you as soon as possible.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
Goodnight Twilight Hikes
Explore LymanWoods at night! Hike the trails with a knowledgeable naturalist to explore the nighttime sky, search for nocturnal critters and listen to the sounds of the woods at night. End the evening sharing stories around a roaring campfire complete withmarshmallow roasting! Each night will be full of new adventures, so register for all three! Please list the number and ages of familymembers when you register. In case of inclement weather, portions of the programmay be held indoors.
Age: All ages Day:
SA
185016-01 6/19 Starry Skies
m/M: 3/6 families Fee:
$14/family
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # Date Topic
Time
185016-02 7/10 Fantastic Fireflies 7:30 - 9:00 pm 185016-03 8/14 Night Flyers
Family Adventure Camp
7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm
new!
Looking for some quality family time? Are your kids having all the summer camp fun while you’re at work? Bring the whole family to LymanWoods to spend some time together outdoors this summer! Family Adventure Camp is designed to involve the entire family in exciting nature camp activities and adven- tures. Family campers explore the woods and wetlands, take guided nature hikes, cozy up to the campfire, and test your teamwork during camp games and activities. Family campers will be exploring all of LymanWoods, so strollers are not recommended. Please list the number and ages of familymembers when you register. In case of inclement weather, portions of the programmay be held indoors.
Age: All ages Fee:
m/M: 4/6 families $58/family
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # Date
Day
www.dgparks.org • 630.963.1300
Time
185017-01 7/26 - 7/30 M,W& F 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Summer 2010 • 71
Green Family Farmers
new!
Looking for a way to provide healthy, organic food for your family without breaking the bank? Learn where your food really comes fromand grow your own! Green Family Farmers is for anyone who is new to gardening, is limited on space, and wants their family to learn about gardening, healthy habits, and stewardship for the land. Cathy Hlohowskyj, president of the Downers Grove Organic Gardeners, will guide your family through the process of planning, planting,maintaining and harvesting your organic mini-garden plot atMar-Duke Farm. The fee includes your mini-plot rental, four instructed sessions, basic starter seeds and guidance throughout the whole growing season. Each family receives a Green Family Gardeners guidebook with information on how to plant, care for and harvest your organic garden, garden recipes, common pest identification and remedies and instructions for garden crafts.
Age:
Families
Class #: 185018-01
Date Day Topic
6/8
6/12
m/M: 5/12 Instructor: Cathy Hlohowskyj Fee:
Time
7/13 TU Maintenance 8/17 TU Harvest
$58/family
Location
TU Garden Planning 7:00 - 8:30 pm LymanWoods SA Planting
9:00 - 11:00 am Mar-Duke Farm 6:30 - 8:00 pm Mar-Duke Farm 6:30 - 8:00 pm Mar-Duke Farm
PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS
Turtle Splash
new!
Make a splash at LymanWoods as we explore the watery world of turtles!Meet one of these fascinating reptiles up close, and then head out to a turtle pond to catch a glimpse of wild turtles basking in the sun. Games, stories, and songs are all part of the fun! Please dress to go outdoors and getmessy.
Age:
2 - 3 years & adult m/M: 4/8
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # Date Day Time
Fee
185019-01 7/17 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am $6/pair
Flutterbugs
new!
Discover what critters are fluttering through the air, buzzing in the tree tops and crawling under a log. Experience what it is like to be a bug as we go on a bug hunt, play buggy games and learn a few new songs! Please dress to be outdoors and getmessy.
Age:
2 - 3 years & adult m/M: 4/8
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center
Class # Date Day Time
185020-01 8/7
Fee
SA 10:00 - 11:00 am $6/pair
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