2019-WINTER RECREATION GUIDE

NATURE PROGRAMS

WINTER/SPRING NaturePlay School

Nurture your little sprout in our nature-based early childhood program based on the forest school model! Research shows us the numerous advantages to outdoor nature-based exploration and play as the perfect groundwork for meaningful learning and growth. Lyman Woods’ discovery-based NaturePlay School provides this and more! In addition to lessons in creative arts, math, science and language, your child will plant trees, build forts, care for a garden, sing around the campfire, visit with our naturalists, foresters and beekeeper, hike and explore our trails, and spend time each class in the Wild Woods, our popular nature play areas. While we spend as much time as possible in our outdoor classroom of 135 acres of woods, wetlands and prairie, the Interpretive Center serves as our home during inclement weather. The Friday session can be attended as a stand alone one-day session, or can be added to any two-day session to extend the learning and fun. A healthy snack will be provided during each class. 2018-19 NaturePlay School begins the week after Labor Day 2018 and runs until Memorial Day 2019. Class will not be held on District 58 school holidays. Fall 2019-2020 details and early registration will be announced in the Spring 2019 Guide. Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 5/12 Location: William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Fee 184104-01 1/7 - 5/22 M/W 9:00-11:00am $450 184104-02 1/8 - 5/23 TU/TH 9:00-11:00am $475 184104-03 1/8 - 5/23 TU/TH 12:15-2:15pm $475 184104-04 1/11 - 5/24 F 9:00-11:00am $200 184104-05 1/11 - 5/24 F 12:15-2:15pm $200

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer Workdays Join our REAP (Restore, Educate and Preserve) volunteer group to help restore our natural areas. Activities may include collecting and sowing native seed, repairing trails, removing invasive brush and planting native plants. Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 630.960.2079 or breidy@dgparks.org for more information. Date Belmont Prairie 8:00 - 10:30 am Jan. 19 Feb. 16 March 16 MLK Day of Service Make your community a little bit better on this day of service! Participate in restoration and cleanup efforts improving Lyman Woods for animals, plants and our community. Snacks will be provided throughout the day, and the afternoon will be capped with a campfire complete with hot cocoa. Come dressed to work outdoors. In the case of inclement weather we will have work to do indoors. RSVP at 630.960.2079 or breidy@dgparks.org. Date Lyman Woods 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Jan. 21 Location Time Location Time

Now is your chance to be a part of a community gardening program! Enjoy nature, plant flowers, grow fruits and GARDEN PLOTS MAR-DUKE FARM Do you have a green thumb?

vegetables for food and get exercise from gardening. Renewals will be mailed in January. New plot registration will take place starting at 9am on Saturday, March 2 at the Lincoln Center located at 935 Maple Ave. GARDEN PLOT INFO Plot size: 20’ x 30’ Location: 6800 S. Main St., Downers Grove

Ages

Residents

Non-residents

$38/plot

$56/plot

Adults 18-61

$27/plot

$40/plot

Adults 62+

60

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