Natural Areas
YOUTH PROGRAMS Nature Neighbors
What animals, insects, and plants share your neighborhood? Meet the ones that live in Lyman Woods! Join us for this always popular program especially designed to introduce young children to nature and science. We will watch the seasons change and discover a new nature theme each week to learn what makes nature so special. Each week we will explore nature through stories, hikes, outdoor exploration and fun crafts! Dress for the weather and to get messy. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. Each session will explore different nature themes, so register for both! Age:
4 - 6 years m/M: 5/10
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Note:
FALL SESSION I Class #
Dates Day Time Dress to be outdoors. No class on 11/23 and 11/24. Fee
284008-01 9/7 - 10/19 W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child 284008-02 9/8 - 10/20
TH 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child
FALL SESSION II 284008-03 10/26 - 12/14 W 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child 284008-04 10/27 - 12/15 TH 12:30 - 2:15 pm $70/child
Coyote Club
Too old for Nature Neighbors? Join Coyote Club! This afterschool program picks up where Nature Neighbors leaves off. Young explorers will dig deeper into nature and science all while exploring the woods, prairies and wetlands of Lyman Woods. Coyote Club offers children the benefit of much needed and very valuable time spent exploring the outdoors after a long day at school. Coyote Club will introduce and reinforce age-appropriate nature and science concepts through outdoor exploration and hands-on discovery. Dress for the weather and to get messy. Class will begin with an afterschool snack. Each session will explore different topics, so register for both! Age:
1st - 3rd Grade
No class on 11/22. Dates
284017-01 9/6 - 10/18 m/M: Day Time TU 3:15 - 5:00 pm 284017-02 10/25 - 12/13 TU 3:15 - 5:00 pm Merit Badge Workshops 4/12
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Note: Class #
Fee
$70/child $70/child
Need help earning your merit badges? Our certified Merit Badge Counselors can help! Our Merit Badge Counselors will guide you through the badge requirements and you’ll learn everything you need to know to earn your badge using Lyman Woods as your study site. Please read your merit badge book before the program and bring it with you along with your blue card signed by your unit leader. Please dress to be outdoors, and bring a lunch, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellent. Age:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
Boy Scouts Topic
284015-01 Forestry
Date Day Time 10/8 SA
284015-02 Indian Lore 11/5 SA m/M: 4/12 scouts Fee
9:00 am - 3:00 pm $25 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $18
Predator and Prey
Who’s hunting? Who’s hiding? Animals are in a constant struggle for survival. Discover the unique characteristics that help predators hunt and help keep prey from becoming dinner! Search the trails for predators on the prowl and prey hiding in the brush. After the hike, learn about Lyman Woods’ biggest bird of prey as you dissect an owl pellet! Age:
7 - 10 years m/M: 5/10
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Note:
program will be held indoors. Class #
284023-01 11/12
School’s out! Make tracks to Lyman Woods for a wild day off! We’ll spend our days off of school outdoors hiking and exploring the woods, searching for woodland wildlife, creating nature crafts, playing games and much more. Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center m/M: Note: Class #
Wild Day Off 5/12
Dress to go outside and get messy. Age
Day Date Time Fee
284014-01 4 - 6 years M 10/10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $15/child 284014-02 4 - 6 years M 10/10 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $15/child 284014-03 7 - 9 years M 10/10 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $15/child 284014-04 4 - 6 years F 284014-05 4 - 6 years F 284014-06 7 - 9 years F
Gobble, Gobble
11/11 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $15/child 11/11 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm $15/child 11/11 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $15/child
Turkeys still run wild in Illinois! Discover the unique features of this interesting bird through songs, stories, games and a craft. Strut through the woods like a turkey and then gobble down a snack while you learn the difference between toms, hens and jakes! Age:
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Note: Class #
4 - 6 years m/M: 5/10 Dress to go outside.
Date 284024-01 11/19
Day SA
Time Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8 per person
Day SA
Time
Dress to go outside, but in case of inclement weather, the Date
Fee 10:00 - 11:30 am $8 per person INature’s Harvest SA t’s harvest time! Get ready for some hands-on investigation of
plants, from seed to harvest. On an outdoor hike, search for the signs of animals harvesting for the winter ahead. Return to the Interpretive Center to explore pumpkins inside and out, and then take your own harvest pumpkin home! Day:
m/M: 5/10
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Note: Class #
Dress to go outside and get messy. Age
Date Time
284025-01 4 - 6 years 284025-02 7 - 9 years
Fee
10/22 9:30 - 11:00 am $9 per person 10/22 1:00 - 2:30 pm
$9 per person
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www.dgparks.org l 630.963.1300
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