Tag: Animals

“Tracks!” Growing Up Wild

Nature At the Confluence 306 Dickop St, South Beloit, IL, United States

Who’s Making Tracks in Our Woods?  Kids and families will enjoy story time, sensory play time and outdoor nature exploration in this free program recommended for ages 4-7. Siblings are welcome!

Free

Tracking 101 for Tweens and Teens

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

Kids ages 11-17 can learn how to track animals and hike in the woods. Bring a snack. Register here. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members

$10 – $15

Ag All Around Us

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

Explore the many ways that agriculture makes use of science, technology, engineering and math. There will be piglets, goats, a baby calf and chickens. Cost: $9 per person, kids 1 Continue Reading

$9

Books and Barks at CVPL

Cherry Valley Public Library 755 E. State St, Cherry Valley, IL, United States

Kids ages 6-18 can practice reading to a Nationally Certified Therapy Dogs. Registration is required, call 815-332-5161 or register online.

Free

Virtual Breakfast with Coconut the Sloth

Online

Looking for a really cute breakfast date for tomorrow morning? Visit our facebook page tomorrow morning, March 19th, at 9:45am and eat breakfast with Coconut, our adorable baby sloth. Learn Continue Reading

Free

Free Farm Tours

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

Take a tour of the learning center and farm and meet the goals. Register here.

Free

Lockwood Luminary Walk

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

Take a whimsical luminary walk through Lockwood park to meet Children’s Farm animals. Donations are appreciated to feed the animals. Concessions will be available for purchase. Masks are required at Continue Reading

Free

Science and Nature on the Farm for Families

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

Kids and families can visit the farm and learn about goats, chickens, and other animals and how they prepare for winter. Masks are required indoors and when social distancing cannot Continue Reading

$10

Recurring

Family Farm Adventure Days

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

Take a digital detox and plug into life on the farm.  Enjoy winter on the farm with this small group outdoor program.  Explore the farm spaces, help with animal chores Continue Reading

$5