Science Saturday: Meteorological Madness
Illinois has some amazing weather, from thunderstorms to sunny skies, from hot to cold. Come learn all about these weather phenomena and take home your own tornado in a bottle! Continue Reading
Homeschool Program: Navigating in Nature
Kids can learn how animals use nature to navigate when they migrate. Register your 5-8 year old here. Register your 9-12 year old here.
Fall Camp Cookout
Kids ages 5-17 can learn how to cook three different autumn dishes using ingredients grown in the garden. Get tickets here. Cost: $15 per person in advance / $20 at Continue Reading
Dell Speak: Global Food Waste with Emma Cahill
One third of all food produced goes to waste. Learn how small changes in how we handle our food can make a big difference to people and the planet. This Continue Reading
Animals and the Environment
Kids ages 5-17 can be dropped off for a day of hands-on games and activities about animals and how they adapt to survive. Register here. Cost: $15 per person in Continue Reading
Getting Ready for Winter
Learn about harvesting, preparing homesteads, and what the change of season meant to the residents of Macktown. Cost: $5 per person, kids 6 and under are free
Bats are Superheroes
Celebrate Bat Appreciation Week and learn about bats. Bat skins will be available to look at.
Intro to Climbing
Kids ages 5-17 can learn the fundamentals of climbing including safety and proper use of gear. Register here. Cost: $20 per person / $25 per drop-in
Fireflies at Dusk
Learn more about fireflies, their life cycle, and why they glow. Register here.
Hoo’s Woods Presents Raptors: Speed and Sound
Kids ages 6-12 can learn about owls and falcons and see some live ones. Best suited for kids that can stay seated as the birds are startled by sudden movement.
