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Supervisor: Hannah Szuch, unless otherwise noted.
Mixed Age & One-Day Programs
special interest
NATURE WALKS & HIKES
SaturDATE Afternoon Hike
Saturday, Sep 24, 12:30-2:30P
Spend the aernoon with your hiking buddy as we
walk the Salt Creek trail at Chicago Portage National
Historic Site. Trail is one mile, unpaved. Ticket price
is for one pair with transportation to and from the
Historic Site included. Ages 7+
Res Fee $22 - Fee $27
Location: Fox Center
Owl Spotting! Night Hike
Sunday, Sept 25, 7:00-8:30P
Whooo goes there? Come join our nature staff on a
night hike through Lindberg Park to search for owls!
We'll learn their calls and what signs to look for, and
put our eyes to the skies to see if we can spot some
flying overhead! Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Lindberg Park
Hunter's Moon Night Hike
Sunday, Oct 9, 7:00-8:30P
It's October, and we're taking a walk to bask in the
glow of the bright orange Hunter's Moon that only
shows its face in the fall. Come join us for a stroll
around Mills Park, learning the tale about how this
lunar event got its name. Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Mills Park
Autumn Colors Hike
Sunday, Oct 23, 10:00A-12:30A
e leaves are changing and taking on their beautiful
autumn hues! Stroll beneath the canopy with us and
take in the true colors of fall. We'll learn why our
arboreal friends change their leaves and why different
trees show different colors. Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Austin Gardens
Taylor Park Wetland Tour
Sunday, Nov 13, 10:00-11:30P
is nature walk explores the history of Taylor
Park and why our local wetland is so interesting!
We'll learn the tale of its prehistoric origin, why it's
important today, and what we can do to protect
wetlands all across the country! Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Active Adult Members
Location: Taylor Park
Sunrise Stroll
Saturday, Nov 20, 6:30-8:30A
Rise and Shine! We're up with the sun today and
taking a stroll in the crisp morning air. Come get your
blood pumping as we walk the trails at the Trailside
Museum of Natural History. Trail is two miles and
primitive. Ticket price includes transportation to and
from the forest preserve. Ages 7+
Res Fee $13 - Fee $15
Location: Fox Center
Bird Nest Walk
Sunday, Dec 4, 10:00-11:30A
e leaves are fallen, there's snow on the ground…
what's there to see on a hike? More than you'd think!
Now that the leaves are off the trees, we can spot nests
and see what the birds have been up to earlier this
year. Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Location: Lindberg Park
Snow Tracks Nature Hike
Sunday, Dec 18, 10:00-11:30A
Who else is taking a walk today? We'll keep an eye out
for animal footprints and use our trusty nature guides
to ID them as we hike through Miller Meadow.
Trail is 1.69 miles and paved. Ticket price includes
transportation to and from the forest preserve.
Ages 7+
Res Fee $13 - Fee $15
Location: Fox Center
Cabin Fever Hike
Sunday, Jan 15, 10:00-11:30A
Raise your hand if you're sick of being cooped up
inside – we know we are! Come take a hike with us
at Bemis Woods to get that energy out and get our
bodies moving! Trail is 1.6 miles and unpaved. Ticket
price includes transportation to and from the forest
preserve. Ages 7+
Res Fee $13 - Fee $15
Location: Fox Center
Birds of Winter Nature Walk
Sunday, Jan 22, 10:00-11:30A
Many of our feathered friends have migrated for
the winter, but not all of them! We'll explore the
Columbus Park Lagoon and see which birds spend
their winters right here in Northern Illinois. Ticket
price includes transportation to and from the park.
Ages 7+
Res Fee $13 - Fee $15
Location: Fox Center
Spark in the Dark: Lantern-guided
Valentine's Walk
Saturday, Feb 11, 5:30-8:30P
(1 hour timeslots every 15 minutes)
is Valentine's Day, take your significant other on
a romantic walk around Lindberg Park, guided by a
lantern along a candlelit trail! Roast your own
marshmallows for s'mores, sip hot chocolate, and take
pictures at our gazebo photo booth. Features timed
entry for a more private experience without crowds –
price is for two adults. Ages 18+
Res Fee $22 - Fee $39
Location: Lindberg Park
Sweetheart Hike
Sunday, Feb 12, 10:00-11:30A
Take your little loved one on a nature walk for
Valentine's Day! Enjoy a guided walk through Maple
Park, featuring stories about some of nature's favorite
couples and lovely families. Hot chocolate provided to
sip while you stroll. Price is for one adult-child pair.
Ages 2 months – 12 years, with 1 adult
Res Fee $11 - Fee $25
Active Adult Members
Location: Maple Park
Half Moon Hike
Sunday, Mar 12, 7:00-8:30P
e moon is here to greet us tonight! Stroll with us
through Taylor Park under the half-moonlight as we
keep our eyes to the skies for winter constellations.
e International Space Station may even make a
guest appearance in our night sky! Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Active Adult Members
Location: Taylor Park
Sunset Stroll
Sunday, Mar 26, 7:00-8:30P
Red skies at night – sailor's delight! While we may
not be sailors, we still will enjoy the colors of the sky
that come with the setting sun. Enjoy a walk around
Mills Park as we take in the sights and sounds of the
oncoming twilight. Ages 7+
Res Fee $11 - Fee $14
Active Adult Members
Location: Mills Park
See our Candlelight Walk
on page 52.
