Bug Behavior with Charles Henry Turner – 6/20/2026

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

We're celebrating Juneteenth by learning about Black heroes in the world of natural science! Charles Henry Turner was a zoologist who studied bugs and laid the foundation for what we know about insects today. We're exploring his story through science-themed games, art, and more.

Forest Bathing – 6/20/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your …

Stephen Bishop’s Mammoth Cave – 6/20/2026

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

We're celebrating Juneteenth by learning about Black heroes in the world of natural science! Stephen Bishop knew Mammoth Cave better than anyone! He was the first guide for the longest cave in the world and created one of the most accurate maps of it to ever exist. Join us as we replicate a cave guide …

Trip to the Tide Pools – 6/27/26

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

We're hitting the coast and learning about the creatures that live in tide pools, like anemones, urchins, sea stars, and more! Join us as we explore tidal habitats using stories, games, and art..

Forest Bathing – 6/27/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the natural world in nourishing and meaningful ways. Through a series of gentle invitations by an ANFT Certified guide, you’ll have the chance to deepen your …

Seed Paper Workshop – 6/27/26

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

What can you even do with all that junk mail? You can recycle it, but now you can plant it! Join us in making plantable seed paper out of recycled materials. All materials provided, and everyone goes home with at least three sheets.

Forest Bathing – 7/11/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the …

Plaster Cast Workshop: Animal & Bigfoot Tracks – 7/11/26

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

Who made those tracks? A rabbit? A deer? Was it Bigfoot?! Join us as we make paster footprint casts of animal tracks, learn about the animals that make them, and build tracking guides for our next hike in the woods.

Forest Bathing – 7/18/26

Taylor Park - East Lawn/Wetland - 400 Division Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Forest Bathing (also known as Shinrin-Yoku) is not a hike, fitness walk, or naturalist-led program - instead, it is a unique opportunity to slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with the …

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