Winter Sports (weather permitting)
Come on out for Sledding, Cross-Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing when we have at least 4 inches of snow. We have sleds, skis, and snowshoes available for rental.
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Winter Lecture – Archaeology of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Winter Lecture – Archaeology of the Chicago Portage National Historic Site
Join staff archaeologist Paula Bryant of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey to learn about the Chicago Portage, a low and short divide between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River systems, has been described as one of the “keys to the continent.” Following the lead of generations of Native Americans, explorers Marquette and Joliet first […]
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Winter Lecture – The Women Who Started the Environmental Movement
Winter Lecture – The Women Who Started the Environmental Movement
Zoom ID: 869 113 0624 Passcode: 148612 For assistance, please call Mark at 815-677-7806. Chicago historical actress Leslie Goddard will portray scientist and writer, Rachel Carson. In her groundbreaking book Silent Spring (1962), Rachel Carson warned the world about the environmental impact of chemical pesticides. In this living-history program, Carson shares stories about her […]
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Beekeeping Workshop
Beekeeping Workshop
March's beekeeping workshop is ( Feeding bees and installing packaged bees or nucs. Rotating boxes for room to grow. You don’t have to register for these workshops, everyone is welcome.
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Spring Hike at Barricks Oaks Homestead Preserve
Spring Hike at Barricks Oaks Homestead Preserve
Dress for the weather and muddy conditions. We’ll walk the 2 mile loop along the creek and field and look for birds, emerging turtles, and beavers. Please call 815-234-8535 to register by Friday March, 3rd. Min/Max : 3-10
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