Week of Events
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
Day 1 of 2 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, bug spray, sunscreen and water. Participants must …
FIREBUGS AND LIGHTNING FLIES
FIREBUGS AND LIGHTNING FLIES
Whatever you call the little guys, these blinky beetles fascinate children and adults alike with their fantastic displays. We’ll have a short presentation and then wait for sunset to watch nature’s fireworks! Join a naturalist to learn a little, enjoy the show, and maybe even catch some! Kids and kids-at-heart are welcome. Dress for the …
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
Day 2 of 2 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, bug spray, sunscreen and water. Participants must …
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP
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 in the Playscape. Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for playing in the creek. Registration is required by June 26.
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
Day 1 of 2 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, bug spray, sunscreen and water. Participants must …
FEEDING DAY
FEEDING DAY
The Park District maintains several education animals in the McElroy Environmental Education Center, using them throughout the year for nature presentations and programs. Join the Critter Care volunteers to help (or watch) them clean and feed all our animals at 4 pm on the last Thursday of the month!
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
METROPARK EXPLORERS: ARCHERY
Day 2 of 2 Participants ages 9 to 14 will be instructed on the fundamentals of archery by trained staff. Mathews Genesis bows and safety equipment will be provided. Participants will try some various techniques and arrow types, atlatl, and play a variety of archery games. Pack lunch, bug spray, sunscreen and water. Participants must …
DR. INSECTA
DR. INSECTA
Dr. Insecta has enthralled audiences of all ages across America! Experience real entomology magic as Dr. Insecta introduces you to some of the largest live insects on the planet. Bug Lab is an interactive enrichment program that entertains, educates and desensitizes fears we have about these incredible creatures that let us share in their world. …