Join us, for yet ANOTHER ever popular "Fortmaking with Friends" event, to build a fort using materials, we find in the woodland. Build your own self-styled fort! You can work as a team or build your own fort. These forts will be designed for play and dismantled after the program. Dress for the weather. Kids [...]
Learn About Our Local Birds of Prey Did you know that many Birds of Prey (also known as Raptors) can be found in our area? Join us to see our Owls, Hawks and Falcons up close. You will learn fascinating facts about them and explore the various issues they face, including predator/prey relationships and [...]
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED! Every participant gets 10 tickets in the hat for a chance to win one or more of these beautiful baskets! Winners drawn throughout the event!! "No Whining" 3 bottles wine (Chardonnay, Rose and Red Blend), salami, crackers, roasted almonds, dark chocolate, [...]
Spring brings us colors in petals and feathers. Join us and take time ro enjoy the show both high and low. A seasonal snack will be provided. 14+ and up
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! Join us to investigate how plants defend themselves from getting eaten and still manage to thrive. You will learn how to identify 3 kinds of plants that are dangerous to mammals or birds. Come dressed to step a bit off trail in close toed shoes, long pants and long [...]
The Monarchs are here and living in Lake Zurich! Did you know that Lake Zurich is a Monarch City? Will explore the life cycle on our local milkweeds and find out how we can do more to help out the monarch population. This program will be for the whole family. Bits for adults and [...]
We will learn the life cycle of this fascinating beetle through games and stories. Then, we will explore the Old Mill Grove wetland to catch, examine close up and release these magical ‘Lights of the Summer Night”. A seasonal snack will be served. Dress for the evening and mosquitoes. We can’t use insect spray on [...]
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: Fantastic Fireflies Join our naturalist Mary Kozub and AOF directors, for this special members-only event, as we explore the interesting life of our local fireflies and learn about their life cycle. We’ll be walking to four different viewing spots, within the nature park, while we enjoy their beautiful display. Snacks will be [...]
Learn about these interesting and diverse insects of the water and air through exploration of a local wetland and pond. We’ll collect samples from the pond using aquatic nets. Taking the time to identify these creatures can tell us a lot about the water quality and who else is calling Lake Zurich home! We [...]
Join Ancient Oaks Foundation as they celebrate the opening of the new nature playscape, Kuechmann Kove. A nature playscape (or natural playground) is defined as a space with as few man-made components as possible. Using native plants, natural components and lots of trees, these playscapes represent a natural place or ecosystem. Playscapes are designed [...]
