Let's explore Bald Hill and the biggest tree in Illinois! This is a special time for homeschool families to join us for a haywagon ride around Bald Hill. We'll have a few stops around the preserve to learn about the history of the property, the restoration work we do there, about the Big Tree and […]
Take a hayride down to the big tree! We'll have staff on hand to answer questions and talk about the history of the preserve, and how this cottonwood got on to the Big Tree Registry. Wagon rides leave every 15-20 mins, so expect the round trip and tree talk to take about 45 minutes. […]
Join us for an evening of board games and pizza! We'll learn how to play some of our favorite games, but of course there's more to it! This is a great way to practice good sportsmanship, strategy, problem-solving, and decision-making. We'll also talk about what goes into developing a successful game, and why some are […]
If you were here for game night, we talked about what makes a game both fun and successful. Now it's time to try your hand at making a game! We will spend the first part of class developing our ideas and making a mock version to try out Then, gather blank boards and cards, meeples, […]
