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Family Nature Programs
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location # of Classes Activity # Res/NR
Starved Rock: First Pair 18 + Sa, Sep 2 8:00A - 5:00P Pick-up at Fox Center 1 464703-01 $30/45
Additional Member 3 + 464703-02 $10/20
Family Campout 18 + Sa-Su, Sep 9 - Sep 10 6:30P - 9:00A Austin Gardens 2 461920-01 $15/23
Tent Rental 18 + Sa-Su, Sep 9 - Sep 10 6:30P - 9:00A Austin Gardens 2 461920-02 FREE
Beginning Birding: First Pair 18 + Su, Oct 8 10:00 - 11:30A Austin Gardens 1 464251-01 $20/30
Additional Member 5 + 464251-02 $5/10
Apple Picking 7 + Sa, Sep 23 8:00A - 3:00P Pick-up at Fox Center 1 464707-01 $45/68
Apple Picking 2-7 Sa, Sep 23 8:00A - 3:00P Pick-up at Fox Center 1 464707-02 $35/53
Urban Wildlife & You 18 + Tu, Sep 26 6:15 - 7:30P Austin Gardens 1 464477-01 $15/23
Additional Member 5 + 464477-02 $3/6
Scarecrow Stuffing 18 + Sa, Sep 30 1:00 - 2:30P Oak Park Conservatory 1 435341-01 $20/30
Scarecrow Stuffing 18 + Sa, Sep 30 3:00 - 4:30P Oak Park Conservatory 1 435341-02 $20/30
Starved Rock Day Trip
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Grab your family and join us for an adventure
packed day at Starved Rock. Hike down the trails
and enjoy amazing waterfalls, grand canyons,
towering trees and scenic views of the Illinois
River! Don't forget to pack water bottles, snacks,
and lunches for our adventure packed day! Each
additional family member is $10/$20. Trip
dependent on weather.
Min 6/Max 13
Family Campout
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Get an introduction to camping at a site close to
home! Roast marshmallows and listen to stories
around a campfire, enjoy breakfast in the morning,
and participate in other fun activities planned for
you and your family. If you do not own your own
tent, register for one and it will be provided upon
arrival (limited number available). e week prior
to the camp out you will receive an email with a list
of items to bring! Should inclement weather be a
factor on the scheduled date, we will communicate
a make-up.
Min 8/Max 30
Beginning Birding
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Birds are all around us, in our parks, yards and
even on the street. Have you ever wanted to know
more about them? Join us for this introductory
class to learn the basics of birding. You'll learn basic
silhouettes, field marks and calls. Don't forget your
binoculars because we will finish class with a short
walk to practice your new skills through Austin
Gardens! First Pair registration includes one adult
and one child – please register under an adult. Each
additional family member is $5/$10.
Min 6/Max 16
Apple Picking
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Kick-off the beginning of fall right with a trip to
the Apple Holler Apple Orchard! Have fun picking
your own apples and spending the day outside in
the crisp fall air. Be sure to bring money with you
to enjoy the delicious café for lunch. Registration
includes trailer ride, 1/2 peck of apples and
admission to the family farm for each person
registered. Children must be accompanied by
an adult. Each person in your family must be a
registered participant.
Min 6/Max 13
Urban Wildlife & You
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Take a step out of your urban lifestyle and discover
the wildlife that surrounds us! From coyotes
to foxes, and squirrels to raccoons, Oak Park is
teeming with living creatures. Spend some time
learning something new about your animal
neighbors and discover ways that you can live in
harmony with your furry friends. Each additional
family member is $3/$6.
Min 6/Max 12
Stuff your own Scarecrow
Supervisor: Leah Pryor
Get your yard ready for fall with this fun-filled
festive activity. Stop by the conservatory to stuff
your very own scarecrow! Bring an outfit to make
your fall fellow the best dressed scarecrow in Oak
Park and we will provide the rest! Each family will
take home one scarecrow, registration is per family
– please register under an adult.
Min 6/Max 16
