Ancient Oaks Foundation and The Village of Hawthorn Woods are hosting Wings and Talons. Come enjoy this live show of some of our region’s birds of prey. All are welcome to learn about the role raptors play in Hawthorn Woods’ environment. 7:00-8:30PM Friday Feb 24th, 2023 Village Hall Barn (2 Lagoon Drive) Register online! [...]
AGES: 12+ YEARS OLD Area ponds and lakes including Lake Zurich’s own, host a wide array of waterfowl during the spring migration. Join AOF as we explore the wet world of over twenty species of these spectacular visitors. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather. Bird guides if you have them. LOCATION: Breezewald Park, [...]
The spring wildflowers can be fleeting! We will visit multiple sites where Ancient Oaks volunteers work hard to provide the perfect conditions for this grand seasonal spectacular. Not only will the flowers be blooming but the pollinators will be awakening! Ages 12+
Join Ancient Oaks Foundation’s volunteers to discover who lives in the pond. We will be using nets and microscopes to identify these aquatic creatures. During the exploration we will be able to determine the water quality of the pond. All participants will practice catch and release. Please wear shoes that are sturdy and can [...]
Note: The Date Has Been Changed Due To Weather - NOW ON SATURDAY We will learn the life cycle of this fascinating beetle through games and stories. Then we will explore the Old Mill Grove park wetlands to catch and release these magical ‘lights of summer’. A seasonal snack will be served. Dress for [...]
If you love everything monarchs join us! The Monarchs are here and living in Lake Zurich! Did you know that Lake Zurich is a Monarch city? We will explore the life cycle on our milkweeds and find out how we can do more to help the monarch population. This program will be for the [...]
How do they do it? Survive the long cold winter? The secret is start getting ready as soon as possible! We will search for animals, insects and plants and watch as they begin the survival game. Learn the code to unlock the quest. We will be outside the whole program time. Dress for the [...]
Join us as the sun sets and by lantern light as we hear stories of coyote lore and learn the secrets of their survival in and out of naturehood. We will venture on a short hike and call for our local coyotes. Please dress for the weather, we will be outside the whole time! [...]
Meet us at our local oak woodland park to build a fort. Using materials, we find in the woodland we will build our own self-styled fort. You can work as a team or build your own fort. Tours are given by builders at the end of the program. These forts will be designed for [...]