Tag: Animals

Osteology: The Study of Bones and Other Animal Signs

Lorado Taft Field Campus 1414 N River Rd, Oregon, IL, United States

Examine bones to learn about adaptations and the life and death of animals. Contact Alyssa Parker at aparker4@niu.edu to register. Cost: $5 per person

$5

Wildlife Baby Shower

Hoo Haven 10823 Cleveland Rd, Durand, IL, United States

Enjoy the outdoors and meet some baby animals. There are recovering bald eagles, hawks, foxes, owls and more at Hoo Haven. They are accepting donations of items (list here) and Continue Reading

Free
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Saturday Fun at Lockwood Park

Lockwood Park 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Enjoy the two playgrounds, Children’s Farm barn, pony rides, and wagon rides.  Cost: Activities costs from $1-5

$1 – $5

Evening Farm Tour

Angelic Organics Learning Center 1545 Rockton Rd., Rockton, IL, United States

Take a walking tour of the farm at golden hour. Meet the herd of dairy goats. Get tickets here. Cost: $10 per person ages 3 and up

$10

EIEIO (Farm animals)

Discovery Center 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States

Kids can interact with farm animals and do crafts. Reserve your spot here. Cost: $9 per person over 1 year old / free for kids under 1 / free for Continue Reading

$9

Hoo Haven Open House

Hoo Haven 10823 Cleveland Rd, Durand, IL, United States

Check out the animals at Hoo Haven, listen to live music, shop and have fall fun. Donations are appreciated.

Free

Homeschool Program: Predator Prey Palooza

Severson Dells Nature Center 8786 Montague Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Kids ages 6-9 can learn about predators and prey. Register here. Cost: $10 per member / $15 per public

$10 – $15

Family Friday: EIEIO

Discovery Center 711 N Main St, Rockford, IL, United States

Meet some live animal friends as you explore the sights, sounds, and feel of barnyard life. Create an animal hat, construct a corn husk doll, play barnyard bingo, try your Continue Reading

$10

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Saturday Fun on the Farm

Lockwood Park 5201 Safford Rd, Rockford, IL, United States

Bring the family out to the country to find fun, enjoy the benefits of being outdoors in fresh air and nature while engaging in safe recreational activities, and make memories Continue Reading

Free