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!
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 …
Welcome to the Active Adult Dinner Club. Once a month join other Active Adults for dinner at a local Oak Park restaurant. We will make the reservations and, if we're …
Calling all thrill-seekers! Gear up for the epic Teen Sled Shred, the coolest sledding event in town! Get ready for a day of adrenaline-pumping runs, epic crashes (with soft landings, …
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: …
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Come along with your toddler and move around to music and gross motor play at the indoor playground.
Unleash your inner bird detective! Join us on a feathery quest to discover what makes a bird a bird! Through engaging stories and fun games, you'll explore the amazing adaptations …
It's getting cold, but some animals have a special way to stay cozy all winter long. Through art projects and games, we'll learn which creatures hibernate, how they prepare for …
Unfreeze history! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of the Little Ice Age, a period of global cooling that gripped much of the Earth from roughly 1350 …
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Join the Park District of Oak Park on select days when District 97 is out of school. Participants will have fun as they laugh, play, and explore the day away. …
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. …