Drop-In Nature Center Hour
Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 167 Forest Avenue, Oak Park IL 60302This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!
Join us for a special holiday celebration! Explore traditions and crafts from various cultures. Check out our dates and times for a fun and educational experience for all ages!
School is in session! Join us for a different hands-on experiment every week! We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as …
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Join us for an afternoon of party bridge. Bridge has been the favorite card game to many notable Oak Park residents including Elizabeth Cheney (of Cheney Mansion). Join your fellow …
Dive into the world of 3D Concept Art! Learn modeling, texturing, and rendering from industry pros. Unleash your creativity and bring your ideas to life in this dynamic class.
The Pinot Family tree. Let’s explore the offspring of the world’s most famous - and beloved grape - and discover some lesser known varieties along the way. Light appetizers are …
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Children will learn about a different nature and/or science topic each month through play, books, games, & various art materials. Themes include: September: Insect Investigations October: Outer Space November: …
Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Happy (belated) Pi Day! Come explore the Fibonacci sequence, see the spirals that show up in our plants, and learn the secret to the natural world - math.
Climb aboard for a true blue journey into the heart of the Australian Outback! We're traveling across this vast and iconic landscape, encountering fascinating creatures from kookaburras to frilled lizards, …
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! We have a challenge for you! Our wonderful egg-shaped emperor – Julius Caesar Salad - is at risk, and there’s only one way …
Explore streaming and content creation platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, or TikTok. Hosting live streams, creating gameplay videos, or sharing gaming-related content can help develop communication skills, build an online presence, …