Join Ancient Oaks Foundation for “Wonders of a Watershed” at the Ela Area Public Library. We all live in a watershed but what makes them important to our daily lives? Flint Creek Watershed Partnership’s, Faye Sinnott, will discuss how watersheds work, what services they provide, threats and challenges to a healthy watershed as well as [...]
What better place to meditate than in a nature park. You can absorb the beauty of your surroundings and feel more in tune with the environment and yourself. Doing this can help to cultivate and deepen the inner peace within you. Please join us to experience deep relaxation meditation. We will gather at [...]
You will learn about the life cycle of this fascinating beetle through games and stories. Then we will catch, examine and release these interesting ‘lights of the summer night’ from the Old Mill Grove wetland. A seasonal snack will be served. Bring a flashlight. Ages 6 and up. Adults will learn, too. Cost $3/person [...]
Learn about these ‘tigers of the water and sky’ as well as other pond creatures through activities and games. We will catch, examine and release these diverse flyers and learn why they are important for our environment. We’ll also look into pond water for frogs, turtles and other creatures that call the water ‘home’ [...]
From Emerald Ash Borer to buckthorn to oak decline there are various risks to our local tree communities. Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) is a coordinated effort of various public and private agencies, across the seven county Chicago region, addressing these concerns and developing a Master Plan that aims to improve and preserve the canopy [...]
Coyotes are here to stay so let’s learn how to get along with them. Learn about the lives of coyotes, where they live and what to do when you meet one. We’ll have stories, demonstrations, and a walk in the night forest to call for them. A seasonal snack will be served. $5/person [powr-form-builder id="e91cf84e_1566864292"]
Join a local wildlife expert to learn interesting facts about the creatures that live in our area during the winter. Learn about hibernation and other forms of dormancy and how these local creatures survive and thrive in the cold months. A seasonal snack will be served. $5/person [powr-form-builder id="7a9b048e_1566864864"]
Did you know that Lake County has an extremely high percentage of the invasive European Buckthorn? It’s possible that you have this destructive shrub on your property. Early control will improve your landscape’s health, and keep it from spreading to nearby natural areas. You will learn: What causes buckthorn to be so destructive and [...]
Take a break from Fortnite! Meet us at Kuechmann Arboretum to build a REAL fort! Collaborate with your friends, as a team, to see how many natural materials you can use to build a sturdy, creatively designed form of shelter. Dress for the weather. Kids only! A seasonal snack will be served. $5/person [powr-form-builder id="adaedfcd_1566865134"]
