Help us save our spring ephemerals from garlic mustard, an invasive weed from Europe. We will begin pulling at Kendrick Woods, then move on to Hermon Woodlands, McLean Teddy Bear …

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HURRAY, SUMMER IS HERE!!!! Come out and play in the parks! Join a naturalist for some all-time favorite nature games –Red squirrel, grey squirrel; Birds & Worms; Oh Deer!; Turtles …

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Help us save our spring ephemerals from garlic mustard, an invasive weed from Europe. We will begin pulling at Kendrick Woods, then move on to Hermon Woodlands, McLean Teddy Bear …

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Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring …

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Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring …

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Families are encouraged to join a park district naturalist each Saturday morning throughout the summer, rain or shine. Explore nature through a variety of activities including hikes, scavenger hunts, fishing, …

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Meet the newest addition to our Environmental Education Department; The B.E.E.T.L.E., which stands for Bringing Environmental Education To Learners Everywhere! This vehicle will allow naturalists to bring interactive programs to …

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Learn to “flow like water,” quiet your mind, and improve your balance as you practice simple Tai Chi movements. You will learn a “short form”, Sun style, which is ideal …

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