“Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature” – Nature Story Time 3/10

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

Calling all little explorers! Join us for stories, song, and adventures in a nature-themed story time. We’ll meet (stuffed) animals and discover the wonders of the wild! This week we'll be reading "Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature" by Joyce Sidman!   Please register the child participant - price includes an accompanying adult.

Drop-In Nature Center Hour

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

This program is free and open to the public - registration is optional but available so you can mark your calendars!

Club Archery Color Burst! 6:00-7:00pm

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

Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant Hindu holiday that celebrates spring, love, and new beginnings. It's a time for people to let loose, throw colored powder and water, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil. This year, the main day of Holi is on March 14th. Celebrate Holi in the archery …

Club Archery Color Burst! 7:00-8:00pm

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

Holi, also called the Festival of Colors, is a vibrant Hindu holiday that celebrates spring, love, and new beginnings. It's a time for people to let loose, throw colored powder and water, and celebrate the triumph of good over evil. This year, the main day of Holi is on March 14th. Celebrate Holi in the archery …

Extra Open Range Time – March

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

Interested in shooting a bow & arrow? Sign up with our trained archery instructor who will encourage and coach all ages and levels. Classes will take place indoors, with safety guidelines in place. All ten students shoot at the same time to maximize the time spent practicing, with two archers to one target.   Are …

$25.00

Busy Bees and Butterflies Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Join us to promote healthy socialization for your little one! Explore interests through play, crafts, and story time, building independence and confidence along the way. 

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Tuesday)

Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground - 49 West Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground. 

$9.00

Mini Musicians Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Encourage musical creativity in your little one! Let them make their tunes with our instruments, exploring loud and quiet sounds. 

Little Medical School Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Students will learn veterinary skills with their plush puppy, performing exams, sewing stitches, removing ticks, making treats, and vaccinating. 

Little Scientists Mar 4-Mar 20

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

Let your little one's curiosity run wild with our hands-on Science experiments! Encourage messy, creative clothing and watch them explore and learn through mixing and experimentation. 

Indoor Playground Day Pass (Wednesday)

Stevenson Community Center Lower Level Indoor Playground - 49 West Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60302

Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground. 

$9.00

Wednesday Morning Nature Journaling

Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room - 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 …

$8.00
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