Natural Areas NEW! Fur, Feathers & Scales
Discover the differences between mammals, birds, and reptiles! Explore the habitats and habits of these amazing animals and become a wildlife detective as we search Lyman Woods for wildlife and their tracks and trails. Dress to be outdoors.
Age: 4 - 6 years 284032-01 12/1 Min/Max: 5/10
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Date Day Time
SA Merit Badge Workshops
Need help earning your merit badges? 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. The environmental science merit badge workshop will be held on two days. Scouts must attend both days.
Age: Boy Scouts Min/Max: 4/12 scouts
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Topic
284015-02 Geology Museum
The Downers Grove Park District Museum Preserving History’s Future!
Experience your heritage at the Downers Grove Park District Museum. Take a glimpse back into a past which nostalgia has gently etched in our memories. Exercise your mind and expand your knowledge of the community around you. Through varied exhibitions and programs, you’ll discover your Museum and the history of your village.
The Downers Grove Park District Museum Location:
Wandschneider Park 831 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone: Fax:
Office &
Public Tours: Group Tours: Admission:
630.963.1309 630.963.0496
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Research Hours: Through 8/31, Monday through Friday 9/1 - 5/31, Tuesday through Saturday
1:00 to 3:00 pm By appointment only Free
Contact the Museum at 630.963.1309 for more information or to book special programs.
64 Autumn 2012
dgparks.org • 630.963.1300 Program Ideas and Instructors Wanted!
Do you have an idea for a new program or family event? Do you have a special talent that you would like to share with others? Are you willing to lead an existing program? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, please call the Museum at your earliest opportunity.
Docents Wanted
The Museum is actively seeking new docents to join its crew. Become an integral component in preserving history’s future. Docents lead group tours through the Museum. Flexible hours. Training provided. A willingness to help keep history alive is the only requirement. Contact Museum Supervisor Julie Bunke at
jbunke@dgparks.org for more information or our Volunteer Coordinator for other volunteer opportunities.
Day: SA Date Time
284015-01 Environmental Science 9/22 9:00 am - 2:00 pm 10/13 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 11/3 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fee $35
$22 10:00 - 11:30 am Fee $8.50 per person Winter Camp
Don’t spend your winter break inside! Come to Lyman Woods for wild winter adventures! We will explore winter wildlife, winter weather and do some winter tracking. Each day of camp will include fun crafts and games, outdoor adventures and a mid-camp snack. Each session of camp will focus on different themes and activities, so register for both! Dress to go outside and get messy, but in case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.
Fee: $31 Age
284016-01 284016-02 284016-03 284016-04 284016-05 284016-06
Min/Max: 6/12 Date
4 - 6 years 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 4 - 6 years 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years
Day: W & TH
Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class #
12/26 - 12/27 12/26 - 12/27 12/26 - 12/27 1/2 - 1/3 1/2 - 1/3 1/2 - 1/3
Time
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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