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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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

In honor of Sally Ride's birthday on the 26th, we're embarking on a "choose your own adventure" challenge featuring the First Ladies of Outer Space - what would Sally Ride, …

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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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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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Get those lab coats ready! We’re learning through fun, with each class focusing on a different realm of the science world or famous figures in scientific history. Join us for games, art, …

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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!   It's piping …

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Seed bombs are balls of seeds and substrate that you get to throw into your garden to plant them! Come make your own with native seeds and recycled paper as …

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Let’s go outdoors! Each week during the summer, we’re learning an new skill to help us survive in the wilderness. No experience is necessary. Are you up to the challenge? …

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Nature is full of all the colors of the rainbow – see for yourself ! We’re getting out our binoculars and taking a walk through the park today to try …

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