Matthiessen State Park Hiking Trip – 4/18/26

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

We’re spending our springtime days with adventure on the brain! Join us for a trip to Matthiessen State Park for a day of hiking and picnicking. Transportation provided. Meet at Fox Center.   Hikers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

What’s the Buzz? – 4/18/26

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

Discover the world of bees and pollination through story and games! We're putting on our imagination hats and pretending to be bees so we can learn the importance of these amazing ecosystem heroes!

Bee & Butterfly Waterer Workshop – 4/18/26

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

Today we’re making puddlers – a water source perfect for our pollinator insects that’s perfect for backyards and even apartment balconies. It gives them a place to rest their legs – and wings! – and take a nice long sip in the midday heat. All materials provided.

Earth Day Evening! – 4/22/26

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

Happy Earth Day! Join the naturalists at Austin Gardens for for some evening nature center time.  Plus, learn how to make an upcycled t-shirt grocery bag to take home with you! All materials provided, while supplies last.   This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you …

American Sign Language for Adults (4/9-5/28/26)

Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

**Please Note** Due to some scheduling conflicts, the dates for this program have changed. They will be taking place on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays.   Brand new this year! Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is …

Adult-Child Archery Evening – 4/24/26

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.   Archery is …

American Sign Language for Adults (4/9-5/28/26)

Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

**Please Note** Due to some scheduling conflicts, the dates for this program have changed. They will be taking place on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays.   Brand new this year! Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is …

American Sign Language for Adults (4/9-5/28/26)

Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

**Please Note** Due to some scheduling conflicts, the dates for this program have changed. They will be taking place on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays.   Brand new this year! Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is …

Adult-Child Archery Evening – 5/8/26

Fox Community Center (Lower Level) - 624 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60304

Hey, junior archers! Want to teach your adults a thing or two about shooting a bow and arrow? Our trained instructors will help you and your adult learn the ropes of this fun adventure sport. Registration is for one child and one adult. Please register your child archer only, not their adult.   Archery is …

Octopus Gardens – 5/9/26

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

Would you like to be under the sea? Join us for an underwater exploration into the world of "cephalopods" - octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and more! We'll explore these kooky critters using art, games, and an up-close look at animal artifacts.

Toad Abode Workshop – 5/9/26

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

On these hot summer days, amphibians like frogs and toads need a place to cool off! Today we’re making terracotta toad houses. They’ll provide our cold-blooded pals a place to hide from the sun, so they can relax before eating our garden pests! All materials provided.

American Sign Language for Adults (4/9-5/28/26)

Dole Center Multipurpose Room 1 - Computer Room (2nd Floor) - 255 Augusta Street, Oak Park IL 60302

**Please Note** Due to some scheduling conflicts, the dates for this program have changed. They will be taking place on Thursdays rather than Wednesdays.   Brand new this year! Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on practical and conversational signs so you can gain confidence in your communication skills. Our youth class is …

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