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Python Party

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for an hour of animal fun! Each week we’ll learn about a different animal using games, art, animal artifacts (both real and replica), and more! Discover snakes with …

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No Place Like Home

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

What do animals need in their homes to be happy? Let's find out! We're going on a nature walk to see how different animals live, plus using natural materials to build our own models of the places our local wildlife call home.   This workshop is for children accompanied by an adult. Adults are expected …

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Pigments from Plants

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Did you know that people have been using plants to make color for more than 400,000 years? We’re trying it for ourselves today and making our own lake pigments. Learn the science and history behind paint and color.

Monday Morning Nature Journaling

Austin Gardens (All) - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever …

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$12.00

Arthropod Adventures – Arachnids

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for an hour of animal fun! Each week we’ll learn about a different animal using games, art, animal artifacts (both real and replica), and more! Learn about the wonderful world of arthropods! We're discovering which ones are arachnids and designing some bugs of our own.   This workshop is for children accompanied by …

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Tea Party Around the World

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Dear guest, You are coordially invited to an exploratory tasting on Saturday, the 24th of May. Join us as we sample teas from across the glove and learn what it emans to have a "tea party" in other countries. Sincerely, The Park District of Oak Park

Monday Morning Nature Journaling

Austin Gardens (All) - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever …

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$12.00

Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling

Austin Gardens (All) - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Immerse yourself in nature and learn to capture yourobservations through journaling. Explore drawing, writing, and mindfulness while you expand your skills as a naturalist and an observer of the outdoors. Even if you "can't draw", nature journaling is a great way to get in touch with the natural world and can be done in whatever …

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$12.00

Cats & their Cousins

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Join us for an hour of animal fun! Each week we’ll learn about a different animal using games, art, animal artifacts (both real and replica), and more! Join us for …

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Life in the Pond

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302

Discover the world below the water's surface! In this adventure, we're looking at tiny pond creatures up close and learning about the important roles they play in the ecosystem. Plus, …

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Hedges Administrative Center, 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302

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  • P: (708) 725-2000

Community Recreation Center

229 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Fri: 5:30am-10:00pm
    Saturday: 6:00am-7:00pm
    Sunday: 7:00am-5:00pm

Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex

415 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000 F: (708) 725-2301
  • Mon - Sat: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm

Gymnastic and Recreation Center

21 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • P: (708) 725-2000
  • Mon - Thurs: 12:00pm-7:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am-7:00pm
    Sat & Sun: 8:30am-5:00pm
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